Product Development · Global Sourcing · Procurement
From Concept
To Production.
LLA Product Group helps businesses develop, source, manufacture and manage physical products from the first concept through production and ongoing procurement.
Whether you are launching something new or strengthening an established supply chain, we can step in wherever your team needs support.
Starting something new? We help build it. Already established? We help manage and improve it.
Capability Catalog
All the work LLA can take off your plate.
Services are grouped by what the customer is trying to solve. A project can include one module, several modules, or a full operating lane.
Product Development
For new products, new variations, rough ideas or products that need clearer manufacturing direction.
- Product feasibility and strategy
- Specifications and product requirements
- Materials, components and construction direction
- Sample coordination and revision tracking
- Packaging coordination
Supplier Sourcing
For companies that need the right supplier path, better vendor options or a stronger quote process.
- Supplier research
- Factory screening and vetting
- RFQ creation and quote collection
- Supplier comparison and recommendation
- Negotiation support
Production Support
For teams that need help moving from supplier selection into samples, orders and production readiness.
- Production planning
- Manufacturing follow-up
- QC coordination
- Freight handoff support
- Open issue tracking
Procurement & Supplier Management
For established companies that need ongoing supplier communication, reorder support or cost cleanup.
- Procurement management
- Purchase orders and reorders
- Supplier management
- Cost reduction and alternative suppliers
- Product-line extensions and packaging changes
Service Tiers
What customers get at each level.
The tiers are not the only services. They are the level of involvement. Each tier can pull from the full service catalog depending on the product, supplier work and timeline.
Tier 1
Advisory Sprint
For one focused product, supplier, pricing or procurement question.
What You Get
- Project review and scope
- Feasibility, cost or supplier assessment
- Targeted research
- Recommendation memo
- Next-step action plan
Tier 2
Sourcing Buildout
For finding, comparing and qualifying the right supplier path.
What You Get
- Supplier criteria and RFQ package
- Factory research and screening
- Quote collection and comparison
- Supplier recommendation
- Negotiation support
Tier 3
Product Launch
For turning an idea, sample or product direction into production readiness.
What You Get
- Specifications and materials direction
- Sample and packaging coordination
- Cost model and MOQ review
- Production planning
- QC coordination and freight handoff
Tier 4
Operations Partner
For ongoing procurement, supplier management and cost-control support.
What You Get
- Supplier communication management
- Purchase order and reorder support
- Cost reviews and alternative sourcing
- Production follow-up and issue tracking
- Product-line extension support
Process
Simple on the surface. Detailed behind the scenes.
LLA keeps the client experience clear while handling the research, supplier communication, quoting, sampling and follow-up work in the background.
Define
Clarify the product, goals, timeline and exact support needed.
Source
Find and compare the right supplier direction.
Build
Coordinate samples, quoting, revisions and production readiness.
Manage
Support vendor communication, reorders and ongoing purchasing needs.
Global Sourcing
The supplier path is chosen by the product.
LLA does not present sourcing as a fixed country list. Supplier direction is based on requirements, economics, production risk, quality expectations and the company’s current operating reality.
What the product needs
Materials, components, certifications, packaging, tolerances and category complexity.
What the numbers allow
Target cost, MOQ, landed cost, freight exposure, duties, cash timing and margin goals.
What the supplier can prove
Specialization, equipment, capacity, export experience, quality systems and communication.
What keeps the business moving
Lead times, reorder needs, backup options, supplier concentration and production reliability.
Domestic
Nearshore
Overseas
Specialty
Existing Supplier Base
Choose the Workstream
A cleaner way to understand where LLA fits.
Every product business needs a different level of support. Start with the area that matches where your team is today, then move into the details that matter most.
Services
LLA can own one piece of the product path or manage the full operating lane.
LLA is built for more than idea-stage consulting. We support product launches, supplier searches, manufacturing follow-up and the procurement work that keeps established products moving.
Product Development
Turn early ideas, rough concepts or line extensions into clearer specifications, samples and launch plans.
Supplier Sourcing
Identify, compare and qualify manufacturers based on capability, economics, quality and communication.
Manufacturing Management
Coordinate sampling, quoting, production steps, vendor follow-up and the details that slow teams down.
Procurement Support
Support reorders, cost reviews, supplier conversations and ongoing purchasing execution.
Cost Reduction
Review pricing, supplier terms, freight exposure and alternative sourcing paths to protect margin.
Supplier Cleanup
Improve vendor communication, organize open issues and create a cleaner system for follow-up.
Product Line Expansion
Help established businesses source adjacent products, new variations or category extensions.
Packaging & Launch Support
Coordinate packaging direction, supplier requirements and production details before launch.
Tier 1
Focused Sprint
Best for one defined sourcing, product or procurement problem.
- Clear project scope
- Product or supplier brief
- Targeted research and outreach
- Shortlist or recommendation memo
- Next-step action plan
Tier 2
Launch Buildout
Best for taking a product from idea, sample or rough direction toward production readiness.
- Product requirements and supplier criteria
- RFQ package and quote comparison
- Supplier qualification support
- Sample coordination and revision tracking
- Cost model and launch roadmap
Tier 3
Managed Operations
Best for ongoing supplier, production and procurement support.
- Supplier communication management
- Reorder and purchasing support
- Cost reviews and negotiation support
- Production issue tracking
- Monthly operating updates
Process
A serious process, simplified into four client-facing stages.
The work stays organized from the first conversation through supplier decisions, sample revisions, production planning and ongoing purchasing support.
Define the opportunity
Clarify the product, buyer, requirements, budget, timeline and the exact help needed.
Build the supply path
Research suppliers, request quotes, compare options and narrow the right manufacturing direction.
Move from sample to production
Coordinate samples, revisions, packaging, quality checkpoints and production readiness.
Keep the operation moving
Support reorders, supplier communication, cost control and ongoing procurement workload.
Product Brief
RFQ Package
Supplier Matrix
Landed Cost Model
Sample Tracker
QC Checklist
Global Sourcing Strategy
Where LLA sources depends on the product, not a fixed country list.
LLA evaluates the right sourcing path across domestic, nearshore, overseas, specialty and existing-supplier options based on the requirements of the product and the business.
Supplier Direction Board
Capability first. Geography second.
Product Requirements
Materials, complexity, certifications, packaging and production tolerances.
Target Economics
Unit cost, order volume, freight, duties, cash timing and margin needs.
Supplier Capability
Equipment, specialization, capacity, quality systems and communication standards.
Risk & Continuity
Lead times, reorder needs, concentration risk and backup supplier planning.
Engagement Fit
Three clear ways to work with LLA.
Engagements are scoped around the product, timeline, supplier work, purchasing volume and level of execution your team needs.
Starting Something New
For founders or teams turning a product idea into samples, suppliers, costs and a realistic launch path.
Already Operating
For businesses that need help improving suppliers, costs, production timelines or procurement workload.
Need Extra Bandwidth
For lean teams that need an experienced operator to own sourcing, follow-up and vendor execution.
Best fit:
Physical product businesses that care about economics, execution and building a supplier base the right way.
Built For More Than Startups
Starting something new?
Already established?
We work with both.
Some clients come to LLA with nothing more than a product idea. Others already have established products, manufacturing partners, purchasing teams and meaningful order volume.
LLA Product Group can enter at either point.
We can lead an entire product-development program or take responsibility for specific sourcing, supplier-management and procurement functions that are consuming your team's time.
Building Something New
For founders and companies bringing a new product or category to market.
- Product feasibility
- Product strategy
- Supplier sourcing
- Factory vetting
- Negotiation
- Product development
- Samples
- Packaging
- Quality planning
- Production management
- Freight coordination
Already Operating
For established businesses that need additional sourcing, purchasing, supplier-management or product-development capacity.
- Supplier management
- Purchase orders
- Reorders
- Cost negotiations
- Alternative suppliers
- Product-line extensions
- Packaging changes
- Production follow-up
- Cost reduction
- QC coordination
- Procurement management
What We Do
Building products is complicated.
Managing the process does not have to be.
Finding a factory is only one piece of the equation. Successful product development requires the right supplier, the right economics, clear specifications, disciplined sampling, effective negotiation and consistent production management.
LLA Product Group brings those pieces together under one partner.
Develop
From product direction through samples and production readiness.
Source
Identify, evaluate and negotiate with qualified manufacturers.
Produce
Coordinate production milestones, quality expectations and supplier execution.
Manage
Support reorders, supplier relationships and ongoing procurement.
Services
Support at every stage.
LLA engagements are structured around where your business is today, not where a traditional consulting package says you should begin.
Assess
Clarify the product, risks, economics, manufacturing requirements and most practical path forward.
Build
Turn direction into supplier conversations, samples, specifications, packaging and production readiness.
Operate
Support reorders, supplier communication, cost negotiation and ongoing procurement execution.
Validate
Product Feasibility & Strategy
For businesses evaluating whether and how a product should move forward.
- Concept review
- Manufacturing feasibility
- Estimated cost range
- MOQ considerations
- Major sourcing risks
Source
Supplier Sourcing
For businesses that know what they need but require the right manufacturing partner.
- Supplier research
- Factory screening
- RFQ creation
- Quote collection
- Supplier recommendation
Develop
Product Development
For businesses transforming a concept into a production-ready product.
- Specifications
- Materials and components
- Sample coordination
- Packaging coordination
- Production readiness
Launch
Full Product Launch
End-to-end project support from sourcing and development through first production.
- Supplier sourcing
- Sampling
- Production planning
- QC coordination
- Freight handoff
Optimize
Supply Chain & Cost Optimization
For established businesses looking to improve existing sourcing operations.
- Supplier review
- Cost benchmarking
- Alternative sourcing
- Supplier diversification
- Cost-reduction opportunities
Custom Engagements
Every project is different. Engagements are scoped according to product complexity, manufacturing requirements, purchasing volume, timeline and the level of support required.
Discuss Your RequirementsBest-Fit Engagements
Serious product work deserves a serious process.
- Businesses with physical products, real purchase volume or funded launch plans.
- Operators who need clearer supplier options, better economics or more internal bandwidth.
- Teams that want transparent factory pricing and professional project management.
An Extension Of Your Team
Scale your sourcing capability
without building another department.
As companies grow, sourcing and procurement responsibilities often grow faster than the teams managing them. LLA Product Group can take ownership of part or all of that workload.
Explore Procurement Services- Reorder Management
- Supplier Communication
- Purchase Orders
- Cost Negotiation
- New Supplier Sourcing
- Supplier Diversification
- Production Follow-Up
- Packaging Coordination
- QC Coordination
- Freight Coordination
- Product-Line Expansion
- Cost Reduction
The LLA Process
One partner.
From idea to finished product.
Discover
Product, commercial goal, quantity, budget, timing and requirements.
Define
Product brief, specifications, target economics and manufacturing requirements.
Source
Supplier discovery, factory screening, RFQs and quote collection.
Negotiate
Price, MOQ, lead time, tooling and commercial terms.
Develop
Samples, materials, components, packaging and revisions.
Produce
Production schedule, milestones, supplier follow-up and QC planning.
Deliver
Inspection, shipping documents, freight handoff and delivery coordination.
Already somewhere in the middle? We can start there.
Founder
Built from the brand side of the table.
Jacob Khoury
Founder, LLA Product Group
Jacob's background spans product development, sourcing, procurement, supplier communication, sales and business operations.
LLA Product Group was built from firsthand experience with the real problems companies face when developing products, managing suppliers, protecting margins and turning ideas into operational plans.
"Finding a supplier is not the objective. The objective is finding the right partner, building the right product, achieving the right economics and managing the process correctly."
Why LLA
More than a sourcing agent.
Commercial Thinking
We evaluate sourcing decisions through the lens of cost, margin, scalability and long-term business viability.
Transparent Sourcing
Supplier economics should be clear. Clients maintain visibility into the true manufacturing costs behind their products.
Hands-On Execution
We do more than provide supplier names. We manage communication, negotiations, sampling and critical project details.
Flexible Partnership
We can manage a full launch, take ownership of one sourcing project, or integrate into an established organization's existing team.
Global Sourcing Strategy
Where we source depends on what the product needs.
The right manufacturer is not automatically the closest, the cheapest or the one everyone else is using. Supplier selection should be driven by capability, economics, quality expectations, capacity, communication, logistics and long-term fit.
LLA evaluates domestic, nearshore, overseas, specialty and existing supplier options based on the project in front of us.
Guiding Principle
Start with the product and commercial goal, then choose the supplier route.
Supplier Strategy Board
Fit is evaluated before outreach begins.
Product Requirements
Materials, dimensions, customization, tooling, packaging, compliance and production complexity.
Target Economics
Unit cost, landed cost, MOQ, payment terms, freight impact and margin targets.
Supplier Capability
Factory specialization, capacity, equipment, export experience, quality systems and responsiveness.
Risk & Continuity
Backup suppliers, timeline risk, region concentration, communication gaps and operational exposure.
This is not a fixed country list. Final supplier options are determined after understanding the product, order volume, cost target, compliance profile and timeline.
Transparency
No hidden factory markups.
LLA Product Group believes businesses should understand what they are paying and why. Supplier quotations remain transparent, and LLA's compensation is established through the agreed consulting, project-management or procurement engagement.
Factory Cost
Third-Party Costs
LLA Engagement
Clear Commercial Structure
FAQ
Questions serious operators usually ask first.
Do I have to be launching a startup to work with LLA?
No. LLA Product Group works with both new ventures and established businesses that need sourcing, supplier management, procurement support, product-line expansion or cost reduction.
Can LLA work with our existing purchasing team?
Yes. LLA can operate as an extension of an existing purchasing, sourcing, operations or product-development team.
Can we hire LLA for only one part of the process?
Yes. Engagements can range from one supplier search to full product-development and procurement programs.
Do you publish service prices?
No. Projects are scoped around product complexity, manufacturing requirements, purchasing volume, timeline and the level of support required.
Discuss Your Project
Tell us what you are building, sourcing or trying to improve.
The intake below is designed to qualify serious product-development, sourcing and procurement conversations. Form details are prepared for delivery to hello@llaproductgroup.com.
Useful starting points:
- New product or category launch
- Existing supplier or purchasing workload
- Cost reduction or alternative sourcing
- Product-line expansion or packaging changes
Email LLA directly
hello@llaproductgroup.com