Small decisions in the sourcing process add up. Avoid these five common mistakes to protect margin and speed to market.

Most cost overruns in toy sourcing are avoidable. They start with unclear specifications and end with avoidable rework.

Whether it is neglecting packaging weight, skipping a pre-production sample approval, or changing materials late, each mistake compounds.

A disciplined sample-to-mass-production workflow keeps surprises off your P&L.