As of today (Sep.2019), the US-China trade war is still ongoing very fiercely between the 2 super powers. Sourcing from South East Asia is not a new trend but the current situation is boosting the process to a new level for the whole region. Among this region, Vietnam appears as one of the big Winner of this turmoil. Last week Google announced it was probably moving production of its Pixel smartphone to Vietnam, Apple and Foxconn are considering doing the same, Samsung or LG already have factories in the country and Nike source over 50% of its products from there.

If it lacks on proper research, selecting a manufacturer to produce your products can be a time consuming and costly process. It can take years of trial and error to choose the right manufacturer to produce your quality products.

Be alert of the moulds if your products are produced in coastal cities of China!

From April to October is the monsoon, especially July!

Not only wooden products, but also cardboard, paper box, genuine suede, imitation suede microfiber, PU/Starch/Wax coating with organic material backing and synthetic or textile items are all easily get mold.

In our previous article, we raised a question – if a product has passed CE, does it still need an inspection? The answer is: yes!

In this article, we’ll take the street lamp as an example to introduce the different check points covered in the CE testing and the on-site inspection.

Here comes the last part of our article with this part 3. In the previous parts we had listed the best tradeshows and online platforms where you can find suppliers, we then gave practical tips to build your list of potential suppliers and assess them.

With this final article it’s now time to choose the ultimate supplier you will be working with!

This article takes around 6 minutes to read (≈ 1000 words). Looking forward to see you using the tips we are sharing below.

Selecting the right manufacturer is indeed one of the most crucial steps to bring about the success of an importing process. 

The right manufacturer is the one which can guarantee effective production procedures, accurate designs as well as lower costs. When you select a perfect supplier using the right methods, you can establish a cooperation that will add up to the growth of your company. If you make the wrong choice, however, you may not only lose the investment, but also lose the trust of your clientele, and this will eventually put you out of business.

This 2nd part of our article will be more practical than the 1st one, with many down-to-earth advices on how to judge if a supplier you find online or on a tradeshow is reliable, if you should really work with him. Many tips exist, we hope you can benefit from V-Trust 15 years’ experience!

The whole point is not to find suppliers, today everyone with an internet connection can do it. We will rather focus on how you can find the right supplier and how you can judge if he is the right supplier!

GARMENTS & TEXTILES | As the demand for inspections in the garment & textile industry has increased dramatically within new sourcing destinations such as India, Vietnam, Malaysia, our inspectors on the ground have had the opportunity to generate quality statistics from the most common garment defects that have been found while inspecting at garments' suppliers in these countries.

Canton Fair is around the corner and you might have received an invitation from the organizer recently.

However, is it really worth spending money and time on this trip year after year?

Well, the answer differs. Before making the decision, you need to think over 4 questions.