# SOS: Why Ordering Too Much Stock is a Costly Mistake

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Published: 2025-10-09T23:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/sos-why-ordering-too-much-stock-is-a-costly-mistake
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## Resource

In this episode in the MANUFACTURING SOS series , I’m breaking down why placing a big order with your manufacturer, especially on your first production run with them, can be a costly mistake. You’ll learn why it’s always smarter to treat your first production run as a test, how to avoid tying up all your money in stock, and how to respond when a manufacturer insists on high MOQs. If you’re at the stage of placing your first order with a factory, or wondering how many units to start with, don’t miss this one. ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube 🎧 Listen now to find out: 📦 Why ordering big on your first run is rarely a good idea 🧪 How to treat your first production like a product test 👚 How to avoid ending up with stock you can’t sell ⭐️ Why less really is more when you're building a UK-made brand 🎧 Subscribe to the Make it British podcast so you don’t miss the rest of this special MANUFACTURING SOS series Get my Range Plan Template Here ▶️ Watch the full series on YouTube 🚀 Ready to scale your UK-made brand? Apply for the British Brand Accelerator at makeitbritish.co.uk/apply

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