Fiskal Tech Talks Episode 9: Cin7 Core - Co-manufacturing vs. Advanced Manufacturing

Fiskal Tech Talks Episode 9 is Live!

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In episode 9 of Fiskal Tech Talks, host Haiko N. sits down with our COO, Christo K., to demystify co-manufacturing and how to manage it end-to-end in Cin7. We unpack real-world patterns we see with product-based businesses: sending raws to contract manufacturers, multi-stage production with 3PL handoffs, and when to bring finishing in-house to protect IP and quality.

Christo explains how to get accurate costing across the chain (raws, freight, service fees), when Simple Manufacturing is enough, and why Advanced Manufacturing in Cin7 unlocks planning, capacity visibility, and supplier accountability (think machine hours, SLAs, and realistic output).

You’ll learn:
What co-manufacturing is (and when it makes sense)
Quality & control trade-offs with outsourced production and 3PLs
How to apply landed cost and service costs correctly in Cin7
When to use Simple vs Advanced Manufacturing for multi-stage builds
How to hold co-manufacturers accountable with capacity/throughput data

If you’re scaling manufacturing, wrestling with margins, or juggling partners, this one’s for you.

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:05 – What is co-manufacturing? (outsourced production explained)
01:18 – Common patterns: partial in-house steps, 3PL direct-to-warehouse flows
02:26 – Why split steps? Economies of scale, tools, and specialist skills
03:30 – Keeping your “secret sauce”: finishing, IP, and packaging in-house
04:12 – Why not always outsource? Margins, capital, and building capability
05:12 – Hybrid models as you grow: when to make vs. buy steps
06:00 – Incentives & control: tax breaks, grants, and quality implications
07:00 – Quality risks with outsource + 3PL (you don’t see the raws)
07:54 – Customer experience & defects: why QC discipline matters
09:02 – Where Cin7 fits: accurate costing as the north star
09:51 – Landed costs: tying freight and services to product cost
11:04 – Simple vs. Advanced Manufacturing in Cin7 (when to use each)
12:27 – Multi-stage planning: components, lead times, and timelines
13:19 – Capacity & accountability: machine hours → realistic output
14:30 – Managing partners & SLAs like it’s still “your” factory
15:26 – Focus trade-offs: production efficiency vs. product/marketing
16:42 – Why Advanced Manufacturing works for in-house and outsourced
17:23 – Wrap-up & key takeaways