--- title: "ThreeSixty Group Case Study: Sourcing for Walmart | Takara" description: "Takara is ThreeSixty Group's authorized Vietnam sourcing agency, exporting 120,000 plush dolls and managing 85 SKUs for Walmart and Target." url: https://takarahq.com/insights-threesixty-group lang: en last_updated: 2026-09-17 publisher: "Takara Corporation JSC (takarahq.com)" --- [Back to Case Studies Overview](https://takarahq.com/portfolio) Case Study · US Retail Sourcing Sep 2, 2026 · 6 min read · by Takara Manufacturing Team # 120,000 Plush Dolls & 85 SKUs: Sourcing for Walmart and Target The Harper Iman collectible plush doll collection manufactured in Vietnam for nationwide US department store retail. Key takeaways - Takara won a competitive multi-agency bidding round in Shanghai to become ThreeSixty Group's authorized Vietnam sourcing agency. - Managed end-to-end manufacturing, factory vetting, and QA for 120,000 Harper Iman plush dolls shipped directly into Walmart and Target distribution centers. - Sourced and supervised 85 SKUs across 9 distinct categories, including plush, RC toys, foam footwear, specialty lighting, and travel luggage. - Maintained a 100% US department store compliance pass rate with zero container rejections across social audits, flammability testing, and rigorous QC inspection. Supplying US big-box retailers like Walmart and Target is the ultimate stress test for any manufacturing supply chain. Delivery windows are non-negotiable, safety certifications are exhaustive, and social compliance audits leave zero margin for error. ## The Challenge: Multi-Category Scale with Big-Box Rigor ThreeSixty Group - the powerhouse brand development and sourcing company behind Sharper Image, FAO Schwarz, and Vornado - sought to expand its diversified manufacturing base into Vietnam. They required an authorized sourcing partner capable of managing complex cut-and-sew programs as well as coordinating multi-material categories across Vietnam's industrial corridors. For the Harper Iman program, 120,000 plush dolls needed to meet strict aesthetic likeness, baby-safe hypoallergenic fabric certifications, and rigorous multi-stage QC safety testing before palletization and container loading for US ports. ## The Solution: Managed Partner Ecosystem & Full-Chain Oversight Takara deployed its proven 4-stage manufacturing pipeline to oversee every tier of production: - **Factory Vetting & Social Audits:** Partner factories were pre-audited and held to amfori BSCI Grade A/B and SMETA 4-Pillar ethical standards to ensure full compliance with Walmart and Target vendor codes. - **BOM & Tooling Precision:** For plush and mixed-material toys, precise master patterns and custom tooling were finalized within 14 days, standardizing seam strength and Pantone color matching. - **Inline QC:** 100% of finished units underwent multi-stage QC inspection, seam-pull tension testing, and drop tests before packaging. - **Global Logistics & Export:** Consolidated FOB export documentation from Cat Lai and Hai Phong ports directly into US port receiving networks. ## The Results: 120,000 Units & 85 Sourced SKUs Real Data: 120,000 plush dolls exported with 0 container defects, 85 SKUs sourced across 9 categories, 100% compliance record. - **120,000 plush dolls delivered:** Full distribution across Walmart and Target stores across North America. - **85 SKUs across 9 verticals:** Plush toys, remote-control items, specialty lighting, foam footwear, wooden toys, functional racks, travel luggage, and cut-and-sew goods. - **Zero compliance penalties:** Flawless compliance across CPSC, ASTM F963, and flammability testing. ThreeSixty Group brand portfolio and retail merchandise Diverse product categories sourced and managed through Takara's audited factory network in Vietnam. ## Why Managed Sourcing Outperforms Direct Trading Managing high-volume retail export requires active floor engineers, not passive middlemen. By embedding quality inspectors directly into partner factory floors and providing real-time production visibility, Takara ensures brands and licensors expand production to Vietnam with complete confidence. Planning a US retail program? See [how Takara produces plush in Vietnam for US brands](https://takarahq.com/plush-manufacturer-for-us-brands) : testing, minimums, duties and delivery terms. 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