R&D Networks Integrates Shoe Design, Development, and Manufacturing
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| Woo Ram, CEO of R&D Networks, photo courtesy of R&D Networks |
[PEOPLEGATE] R&D Networks (CEO Woo Ram) has aggressively expanded its integrated sourcing business, which connects shoe design, sample development, production, and quality inspection. The company selects materials and outsoles according to each brand's needs, collaborating with local Chinese production teams to manufacture and supply products.
R&D Networks started its business in 2001 as a trading company in China, established its production factory in 2013, and opened headquarters in Korea in 2016. It has since acted as a manufacturing agent producing casual shoes, sports shoes, outdoor shoes, waterproof shoes, and children's shoes.
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Korean clients that have commissioned shoe production include SKONO, BEARPAW, DAYTRIP, FOOT-MART, SHOEMARKER, LYNX, and JACK-NICKLAUS. American clients include FILA, KHOMBU, BASS, IZOD, LEVIS, SEANJOHN, NBA, FUBU, CADILLAC, BOB MARLEY, SPALDING, ETONIC, COOGI, ADIO, USPOLO, VARSITY, HAZZYS, RED WING, and CALVIN KLEIN. German clients include FILA, H.I.S EU, ARQUENAUTAS, KANGAROOS, ELLE, HI-TAC, as well as other companies like GAVIC, FUBU, SWISSIES, ELESSE, TOPPER, L.A GEAR, and COLCHESTER for whom they have acted as a manufacturing agent.
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Supporting shoe development by brand from design through sample production
Product development begins with market trend research. After selecting outsoles and materials that match the shoe type and target price, the process continues with sketches, 2D and 3D graphic design, and sample production. R&D Networks operates its own sample development lab and also identifies domestic and overseas cooperative factories that suit each brand's characteristics.
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R&D Networks is comprised of a Korean design team of 2 people and a Chinese local production team of 12 people. The sample production time requested by clients typically takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
Production base in Fujian Province, China, with quality inspections at each process
There is one main factory in Fujian Province, China, employing about 280 workers with an annual production capacity of roughly 470,000 pairs. The factory is equipped with cutting, sewing, and manufacturing facilities, last maintenance rooms, and facilities for material testing and inspection.
During production, quality is checked at stages including materials and outsoles, cutting and sewing, and upper and outsole manufacturing. Packaging conditions are inspected, and a full inspection by an external inspection company is requested as part of the process.
R&D Networks supports overseas shoe production for brands by coordinating its in-house development lab with the local production organization. The company plans to continue enhancing its shoe development capabilities and to maintain collaborative partnerships with domestic and international brands.
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| Woo Ram, CEO of R&D Networks, photo courtesy ofR&D Networks |
CEO Woo Ram of R&D Networks stated, "We provide our partners with the best solutions for successful overseas production and distribution, especially accelerating rapid sampling and production through investment in our shoe development lab. Our company aims for 'Global R&D,' promoting not only shoe development for our partners but also revitalizing domestic and international shoe markets step-by-step. With distinct designs and development, subsidiaries, production capacity, and rapid sampling from our in-house development lab, we are confident that we can build efficient and successful partnerships with our partners. We will repay our customers and partners based on 25 years of tradition and trust."
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