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Navigating the Search for a Modular House Consultant

We all have acquaintances who are experts in construction, perhaps even consultants in modular homes. They seem to know everything, ready with answers to any question. But, if you seek help in building a technological chain, refining processes, creating quality control systems, or expanding your product to the export market, can they really assist you? Probably not, and here's why.

Modular homes are a hot topic in construction today. If you're embarking on the search for a consultant to help with any aspect of your home manufacturing business, you'll need to find an experienced consultant who will save you time and money in the long run.

You can start your search on social media, ask colleagues, watch YouTube videos, and then reach out to these individuals until someone matches your needs. However, there's a crucial aspect to consider during your search:

Manufacturing Experience: At the heart of your search, insist on a consultant with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a modular factory. Many consultant-experts in construction have no practical factory experience but advertise their services as if they have decades of it.

You need someone with hands-on experience in building processes. Manufacturing consultants don't necessarily need to understand your specific market segment; their primary role is to develop processes. While expertise in your product and manufacturing can be a bonus, it's not mandatory.

Without this practical experience, you might end up spending millions on your factory without tangible results, merely because the consultant was learning at your expense.

Remember, you should ultimately be the expert in your product and manufacturing, not the manufacturing consultant.