Patrick McCrea — Studio Portrait
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Patrick McCrea

International Manufacturing Strategist
Former Director of Sourcing & Purchasing, Idea Planet LP

14+ years building bridges between Western brands and Asian manufacturing — turning ambitious concepts into products that ship on time, on spec, and on budget.

14+
Years in Asia Manufacturing
1000+
Factory Direct Relationships
100+
Products Developed & Shipped

From the Drawing Board
to the Production Line

Living Asia Manufacturing Since 2012, I've been embedded in Asia's manufacturing ecosystem: Value Engineering countless products, negotiating the best unit costs, and building teams that bridge the gap between creative vision and mass production.

From lifesize fiberglass statues to precision die-cast Collectibles, I've guided products through every stage — concept, prototyping, tooling, Production, QC, and final delivery. My work has reached fans of franchises like Assassin's Creed, Horizon Zero Dawn, Far Cry, and Red Dead Redemption.

Now based in South East Asia, I bring that same hands-on, no-shortcuts approach to every new engagement. Companies hire me to get the full picture of their available options, to apply multi-dimensional (out-of-the-box) strategies, and make informed decisions about the best path forward.

Patrick McCrea sourcing products at a manufacturing showroom in Asia

Areas of Expertise

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Strategic Sourcing

Factory selection, capability audits, and long-term supplier partnerships across China and Southeast Asia.

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Product Development

From CAD to production — managing tooling plans, specifications, material selection, and engineering reviews.

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Cost Engineering

Innovative cost analysis methods that optimize development budgets without sacrificing quality or timelines.

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Quality Assurance

Production QC protocols, factory certification oversight, and compliance management for global standards.

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Asia Operations

PRC legal entity management, cross-border HR, banking operations, and regulatory compliance in mainland China.

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Negotiations & Contracts

Bilingual deal-making with factories, vendors, and legal partners — balancing cost-effectiveness with long-term trust.

Education

University of South Carolina

B.A. International Relations

2004 – 2008 · Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina

B.A. Comparative Religious Philosophy

2004 – 2008 · Columbia, SC

United States International University

Sustainable Development & Conflict Resolution

2007 · Nairobi, Kenya

Languages

🇺🇸 English — Native 🇨🇳 Mandarin — Conversational

Let's Build Something Together

Whether you're launching a new product line or need expert sourcing and manufacturing guidance across Asia, I'm here to help.

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