A row of teddy bears on an industrial conveyor belt in a factory, with the teddy bears in various colors like beige, red, and navy blue.

CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Products that don't exist in a catalog — sourced, built, and delivered by TSC.

When off-the-shelf doesn't fit, TSC works directly with factories to develop, import, and deliver custom products at scale.

Some programs need a product that doesn't exist yet. Others need a standard item built to a specific spec, in volume, with direct import accountability. Either way, coordinating factories, freight, customs, and delivery across an international supply chain is not something most internal teams are set up to manage. TSC handles that work directly — from spec development through final delivery.


What Happens Next

We match your request to the right person on our team.

1

You hear back within one business day with a sourcing approach or follow-up questions.

2

No obligation. If the fit isn't right, we'll tell you.

3

Source a Custom Product

Tell us about the product you need built.

End-to-end custom product work

WHAT WE HANDLE

Spec-based product development from concept through production

Spec-based product development from concept through production

Direct factory sourcing and relationship management

Direct factory sourcing and relationship management

Import coordination including freight and customs clearance

Import coordination including freight and customs clearance

Large-volume execution and delivery

Large-volume execution and delivery

Quality control and accountability across the full supply chain

Quality control and accountability across the full supply chain

WHO THIS IS FOR

Two men working together in a workshop or lab, one holding a small machine part and the other looking at blueprints, both smiling.

Buyers who need a product built — not forced into a catalog option that almost fits.

Procurement leaders, operations managers, and brand teams who need a product built to their exact requirements.

From current ideas to overseas production — full cycle.

IN PRACTICE

SITUATION

A brand came to TSC with existing product ideas and a clear goal — manufacture a more affordable version without compromising quality or brand standards. The program required more than sourcing. It needed engineering, factory development, structured quality control, and production management across multiple styles and an overseas supply chain.

WHAT TSC
HANDLED

TSC took the program from concept through bulk production:

  • Production-ready tech packs and specifications

  • Factory sourcing and relationship management overseas

  • Iterative sampling and pre-production validation

  • ISO 9001-aligned quality control across materials, production, and inspection

  • Cost optimization across construction and materials

The program currently covers 8 styles and is growing.

OUTCOME

The brand brought a more affordable, production-ready product line to market with consistent quality standards and a single accountable partner managing the full development and manufacturing cycle.



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Customer Testimonials

“Since 1993 TSC has provided our company with excellent support in the areas of incentives and advertising merchandise. Their work has been a major factor in our company's success, helping us get our company's name out to prospective clients.”

Marketing Director

“We had trust from the beginning call — felt important, and knew they were working on our projects. The team gave realistic expectations and we felt supported by the entire team, even when our main contact was out of the office. Them working together has made this process easier."

HR Manager

“TSC, Inc. has served our needs for the last 18 years. We have 178 stores in the U.S. and Canada and are constantly hosting conservation, promotional and various other types of business events and functions. TSC has been exemplary in its approach to business and business ethics. They are true to their word and have never let us down in any way or form.”

VP of Purchasing

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