Outsourcing production to reliable partners in Poland or China can offer many advantages: lower costs, increased capacity, and access to specialized techniques. However, it also raises important questions. How is quality ensured? What exactly can you have produced? And what delivery times or cost savings can you expect?
To help you make the right decisions, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions about outsourcing below. This FAQ provides a clear and transparent overview of our process, quality controls, logistics, and the benefits of working with TOS Outsourcing.
This way, you know exactly what to expect — even before you begin outsourcing.
TOS Outsourcing supports a wide range of production and engineering activities that are ideally suited for outsourcing to our reliable partners in Poland and China. This includes sheet metal processing, welding, machining (turning/milling), casting (sand casting, shell mold, resin sand), metalworking, assembly work, surface treatments, plastic production, and project-based custom products.
For each project, we assess which factory best meets the technical requirements, batch size, desired delivery time, and quality standards. This allows you to benefit from lower costs without compromising on quality or reliability.
Quality is paramount in every order we manage. We work exclusively with carefully selected factories that meet European quality standards and are regularly audited. During the production process, we perform multiple quality checks, including material inspections, interim inspections, and final inspections according to your specifications.
You will also receive clear reports, measurement reports, and photo documentation. Our local presence, weekly production updates, and a single point of contact in the Netherlands ensure the entire process remains transparent and reliable.
Cost savings depend on the product type, batch size, and complexity, but on average, our customers see savings of 20% to as much as 50% on their production costs.
This is due to lower labor costs, efficient production lines, economies of scale, and our direct access to the right specialized factories. You benefit from competitive rates without investing in machinery, personnel, or additional capacity in your own production environment.
Yes, you’ll always have a single, dedicated contact person in the Netherlands who will oversee the entire process: from initial cost estimates and engineering to production, quality control, logistics, and delivery.
This ensures clarity, short lines of communication, and no language or cultural barriers with foreign factories. We handle all coordination and project management.
We primarily collaborate with production partners in Poland and China, as these regions offer an excellent balance of quality, price, and technical expertise.
Within Europe, we deliver daily to customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Thanks to weekly truck deliveries from Poland, we can deliver quickly and flexibly, often within 1–2 days of loading.
Send us your drawings, specifications, or sample product, and we’ll provide you with a tailored quote within a few business days. This quote is based on the best match between your product and the most suitable factory. For complex products, we provide additional technical coordination and advice on optimization.
Yes. In addition to large production orders, we also handle small series, samples , zero-fit models, and prototypes. This is ideal for testing, refining, or preparing a product for serial production.
The delivery time depends on the production method and finishing.
We always tailor our planning to your desired delivery time.
Absolutely. We actively contribute to feasibility, cost optimization , material selection, and technical improvements. This can lead to shorter production times and lower costs without compromising quality.
