Annual Requirements & Supply Chain Planning

Why Share Your Annual Requirements

Wazoodle manufactures fabric based on demand signals from customers — sharing your projected needs helps ensure the fabrics you depend on stay in stock when you need them. This is especially important for customers ordering wholesale rolls or bulk quantities on a recurring basis, where an unexpected stockout can stall your production.

What Sharing Requirements Does for You
  • Fabric availability: Wazoodle uses requirement data to plan production runs and restocking schedules — your input directly influences what gets manufactured and when
  • Restocking priority: Fabrics with documented customer demand receive restocking priority, including Limited Edition styles and Bulk Order Only fabrics that may otherwise not be replenished. See Fabric Availability, Special Lots & Deals for details on availability categories
  • Early notification: Customers who have shared requirements receive advance notice of production changes, discontinuations, or supply delays that could affect their orders
  • Inventory allocation: For high-demand fabrics, documented requirements help Wazoodle allocate inventory fairly across committed customers

Sharing requirements is not a purchase commitment — it's a planning tool. You're not obligated to purchase the quantities you project, and Wazoodle uses the data for production planning purposes only.

How to Submit Annual Requirements

Submit your projected annual fabric needs through Wazoodle's Annual Requirements Form. The more detail you provide, the more effectively Wazoodle can plan production around your needs.

What to Include
  • Fabric styles: List each fabric SKU or product name you plan to order
  • Estimated annual yardage: Your best projection per fabric — doesn't need to be exact, but directionally accurate helps production planning
  • Color requirements: Which colorways you need for each fabric
  • Timing and seasonality: When you typically place orders — monthly, quarterly, or seasonal peaks that affect your purchasing pattern
  • Growth expectations: If you anticipate significant volume increases, flagging this early helps Wazoodle prepare capacity
Submission Details
  • How: Contact support@wazoodle.com or use the Annual Requirements Form on the website
  • When: Submit annually, or whenever your requirements change significantly
  • Updates welcome: If your business grows, shifts product lines, or changes fabric needs mid-year, submit an updated projection — current data is always more useful than outdated data

How Wazoodle Uses Your Requirements

Your projected requirements feed directly into Wazoodle's production and inventory planning cycle. Here's how that data translates into action.

Behind the Scenes
  • Production scheduling: AKAS Tex (Wazoodle's manufacturing partner) schedules production runs based on aggregate customer demand — your requirements help determine run timing and quantities
  • Restocking decisions: When deciding which fabrics to restock and in what quantities, documented customer demand carries significant weight — especially for specialty or low-volume fabrics
  • Inventory allocation: During high-demand periods or for limited-availability fabrics, customers with documented requirements may receive allocation priority
  • Proactive communication: If a fabric you've flagged as critical faces a production delay, raw material shortage, or discontinuation, Wazoodle notifies you in advance so you can plan accordingly

This is a two-way relationship. The more accurate and current your projections, the better Wazoodle can serve your needs. Customers who share requirements and maintain consistent ordering patterns receive the most responsive support.

Supply Chain Resilience

All Wazoodle fabrics are manufactured in the USA by AKAS Tex, providing a domestic supply chain that is shorter, faster, and more resilient than imported alternatives.

Why Domestic Manufacturing Matters
  • No import dependencies: Wazoodle's supply chain does not rely on international shipping, overseas customs, or foreign port infrastructure. Global disruptions — from pandemic shutdowns to canal restrictions to tariff changes — do not interrupt Wazoodle's production or delivery
  • Shorter lead times: Fabric moves from mill to warehouse to your door within days, not the 6–8 weeks typical of overseas sourcing. This enables faster restocking and more responsive inventory management
  • Vertical integration: AKAS Tex controls the manufacturing process from fiber sourcing through finished fabric production — all within the US. This eliminates handoff points where delays, quality issues, or communication breakdowns typically occur in global supply chains
  • Proven track record: During both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Panama Canal shipping crisis, Wazoodle's domestic operations continued without interruption while businesses relying on imported textiles experienced severe delays and shortages
What This Means for Your Business
  • Cost predictability: No tariff exposure, no currency exchange risk, no surprise freight surcharges — your fabric costs remain stable and forecastable
  • Quality consistency: US manufacturing under EPA and labor standards ensures consistent quality, full traceability, and regulatory compliance — critical for businesses producing children's products, medical items, or food-contact goods
  • Scalable partnership: The same domestic supply chain supports you from retail yards through wholesale rolls to bulk and custom production — no supplier transition required as you grow

For wholesale roll purchasing, see Wholesale: Rolls, Pricing & What to Expect.

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