--- title: "Why Some OEM Projects Fail Before Production Starts: 5 Risks to Check Before Manufacturing Wire Shelving and Metal Racks" description: Reduce OEM risks early with smarter design reviews, sample validation, testing, and packaging. image: https://www.simplywireshelving.com/hubfs/IMG_9121.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/blog/wire-shelving-metal-racks#main-content) - [About us](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/about-us) - [Our factory](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/our-factory) - [Contact us](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/contact-us) Close - Metal Products - [Home & Office](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/home-office-shelving) - [Commercial & Industrial](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/commercial-industrial-storage-shelving) - [Medical & Handling](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/medical-storage-handling-shelving) - [ODM & OEM](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/odm-oem-wireshelving) - [Pricing](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/pricing) - Resources - [Support and Product Installation](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/wire-shelving-technical-support-hub-installation-manuals-solutions) - [Blog](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/blog) - [Our Sales Network](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/sales-network) [BECOME DEALER](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/become-a-dealer) [BECOME B2B CUSTOMER](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/pricing) [![logo](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Simply%20wire%20shelving%20logo.png?width=400&height=200&name=Simply%20wire%20shelving%20logo.png "logo")](https://www.simplywireshelving.com) - Metal Products - [Home & Office](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/home-office-shelving) - [Commercial & Industrial](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/commercial-industrial-storage-shelving) - [Medical & Handling](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/medical-storage-handling-shelving) - [ODM & OEM](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/odm-oem-wireshelving) - [Pricing](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/pricing) - Resources - [Support and Product Installation](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/wire-shelving-technical-support-hub-installation-manuals-solutions) - [Blog](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/blog) - [Our Sales Network](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/sales-network) [BECOME DEALER](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/become-a-dealer) [BECOME B2B CUSTOMER](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/pricing) ![](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9121.jpg?width=575&name=IMG_9121.jpg) [Simply Metal Marketing Team](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/blog/author/marketing-team) Sep 18, 2026, 5:47:08 PM 1 min read # Why Some OEM Projects Fail Before Production Starts: 5 Risks to Check Before Manufacturing Wire Shelving and Metal Racks [Previous](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/blog/canton-fair-simply-metal-wrie-shelving) **Description:** What We’ve Learned From OEM Projects: Reducing Risks Before Production Insights from customer feedback, manufacturing experience, and continuous improvement. ## Problems Often Start Before Production In OEM manufacturing, production is not always where problems begin. For **wire shelving, metal racks, storage racks, and wire products**, issues can start with unclear specifications, design gaps, untested samples, or unsuitable packaging. That’s why [Simply Metal](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/) uses a 5-step preparation process for OEM projects: ### 1. Design & DFM Review Check dimensions, structure, materials, welding, and manufacturability before production. ### 2. Sample Validation Build a real sample to verify **dimensions, assembly, stability, and function**—not just the drawing. ### 3. Process Control Control key production stages, including wire forming, welding, material thickness, and surface finishing. ### 4. Performance Testing Verify load capacity, fit, stability, and other product requirements before shipment. ### 5. Packaging Optimization Make sure products and components are properly protected during transportation while keeping packaging practical for shipping. ## Why Check These Things Early? A problem found during the design or sample stage is usually much easier to solve than one discovered after mass production. For OEM **wire shelving and metal rack projects**, early validation can help reduce rework, delays, and unnecessary production costs. At Simply Metal, we believe a successful OEM project starts **before production begins**. Have a custom wire shelving or metal rack project? Let's discuss it early. ![avatar](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%E9%80%8F%E6%98%8E%E5%BA%95%20.png?width=290&name=logo%E9%80%8F%E6%98%8E%E5%BA%95%20.png) #### [Simply Metal Marketing Team](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/blog/author/marketing-team) ## RELATED ARTICLES Button Title [![logo](https://www.simplywireshelving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Simply%20wire%20shelving%20logo.png?width=400&height=200&name=Simply%20wire%20shelving%20logo.png "logo")](https://www.simplywireshelving.com) Simply Metal is a leading manufacturer of wire shelving and metal racks. 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Problems Often Start Before Production In OEM manufacturing, production is not always where problems begin. For wire shelving, metal racks, storage racks, and wire products, issues can start with unclear specifications, design gaps, untested samples, or unsuitable packaging. That’s why Simply Metal uses a 5-step preparation process for OEM projects: 1. Design & DFM Review Check dimensions, structure, materials, welding, and manufacturability before production. 2. Sample Validation Build a real sample to verify dimensions, assembly, stability, and function—not just the drawing. 3. Process Control Control key production stages, including wire forming, welding, material thickness, and surface finishing. 4. Performance Testing Verify load capacity, fit, stability, and other product requirements before shipment. 5. Packaging Optimization Make sure products and components are properly protected during transportation while keeping packaging practical for shipping. Why Check These Things Early? A problem found during the design or sample stage is usually much easier to solve than one discovered after mass production. For OEM wire shelving and metal rack projects, early validation can help reduce rework, delays, and unnecessary production costs. At Simply Metal, we believe a successful OEM project starts before production begins. Have a custom wire shelving or metal rack project? 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