Overseas Market Development Corporation (OMDC) - Preferred Manufacturer Profile

OMDC's preferred manufacturing client profile would be a manufacturer with a unique product and limited international sales, whose management believes that a well-researched and well-defined plan is their best strategy for entering select international markets. Ideally, the product should command a large market share in its home marketplace and currently be exported to, at minimum, a few select foreign markets. The manufacturer needs to maintain a flexible production base and have a responsive customer-service mentality that is suited to servicing the many demands of international customers.

Another manufacturing client profile would be a company with an innovative product that is not easily copied. The company may have no prior international experience, but would have a desire to globalize the product. The firm should be prepared to obtain patents and/or trademarks in the markets where they seek distribution, and be flexible in their approach to a wide range of distribution options.

All client manufacturer organizations should be prepared to provide exceptional customer service and support for their project. In return, OMDC network partners will provide the local, "hands on" expertise needed to ensure that the clients specific international business development needs are being met.