A Day Inside a Women’s Shoe OEM Factory: QC, Design & Delivery

Introduction

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a real OEM women’s shoe factory? For brand owners, retailers, and private label startups, understanding the daily workflow of a shoe factory can be the key to building smarter partnerships and launching successful products. In this article, we’ll walk you through a full day inside our factory—from morning design briefings to the final shipping stage.

8:00 AM – Morning Briefing & Design Reviews

Daily Production Kickoff Meeting

- Managers from design, sourcing, production, and quality control gather to align.
- Key updates are reviewed: current orders, QC results, material deliveries.
- Any urgent issues or VIP client requests are prioritized.

Reviewing New OEM Client Requests

- Design team reviews sketches and mood boards submitted by clients.
- Technical specs (heel height, mold references) are translated into CAD files.
- R&D provides input on market trends and design feasibility.

10:00 AM – Material Sourcing & Prep

Warehouse & Stock Inventory Check

- Factory staff pull materials from storage: leathers, linings, outsoles.
- Materials are checked for quality, texture, and color consistency.
- Storage environments are controlled to protect sensitive materials.

Pattern Cutting Begins

- Laser or die cutting machines are used for precision.
- Each part is labeled for tracking through the assembly process.

12:00 PM – Sample Room & Prototyping Zone

Handcrafted Prototype Assembly

- Skilled craftsmen assemble the first prototype pair.
- Upper stitching, sole attachment, and heel construction are done by hand.
- Prototype is reviewed for construction accuracy.

Quality Check on Prototypes

- Fit testing and balance review.
- Pull test to check bond strength.
- Client feedback often follows before mass production approval.

2:00 PM – Bulk Production in Action

Assembly Line Operations

- Uppers are stitched, lasted, and bonded to soles.
- Quality control officers check work at every station.
- Finishing includes polishing, labeling, and branding.

Real-Time Production Monitoring

- Digital dashboards track output per line.
- Alerts are triggered for delays or quality issues.
- Line supervisors perform walk-throughs to ensure efficiency.

4:00 PM – Quality Control & Final Inspection

36-Step QC Checklist

- Visual inspection: glue marks, stitching lines, toe shape.
- Mechanical testing: flex test, waterproof check, durability checks.
- Each shoe receives a pass/fail tag before packaging.

Packaging & Sorting

- Shoes are packed in custom-branded boxes.
- Labels, silica gel, and hangtags are added.
- Pallets are sorted by country, client, and shipping method.

6:00 PM – Delivery Coordination & Export Processing

Coordination with Logistics Team

- Freight is scheduled based on buyer preference (air/sea).
- Required export documents are prepared: invoices, CO, Fumigation Cert.
- Final order is shrink-wrapped and palletized for pickup.

What Makes Our Factory Unique

- End-to-end OEM services: design, sampling, sourcing, production, shipping.
- ISO & BSCI certifications for ethical and safe production.
- In-house trend and R&D team for continuous innovation.
- Exporting to over 60 countries with streamlined logistics.

Conclusion

A successful shoe launch starts with a world-class OEM partner. Our factory brings design precision, quality control, and timely delivery into every stage of production. Whether you're a first-time founder or an established brand, we invite you to experience our process firsthand.
➡ Ready to bring your design to life? Contact us for a factory tour video or a free quote.