ADVANTAGE OF USING A SOURCING COMPANY

Here are the reasons why you should collaborate with a domestic sourcing company.

1. Communication with overseas factories can be very painful. English is there second language at best. Sometimes you can be agreeing to things that you are not aware off. Sometimes just simple dialog can be painful and very complicated.

2. Man power on the ground is a very key to your success. Being able to visit a factory in a moment’s notice is a huge advantage. Make sure your sourcing company that you choose has boots on the ground. Being able to visit the factory on your behalf will help you with;
a. Speed up the process
b. Reduce risk, as visiting the factory can first hand showcase your product and desires
c. Factory takes you more serious when you visit factory.
d. Reduce quality risk and improves your chances of avoiding product issues.

DO NOT DO THIS ON YOUR OWN!

5. Even, with the best team working for you, problems can happen during your product development and manufacturing phases. Manufacturing products overseas comes with risks. Assume some round bumps will happen on your way to success. How you deal with these problems will be key to your overall manufacturing experience. Problem solving in a most efficient way will play a key role to your overall success. Having a project manager working through these problems on Asia side will allow for a quicker rebound (solution) to just about any problem that you face during your product development and manufacturing phases.

DO not do this alone unless you can afford the money and time to be in Asia during the product development and manufacturing phases. We hope you hire us, Asian American Sourcing Alliance (AASA) to be your partner in Asia. However, if not us, hire a reputable company that can be your voice and oversee your investments in Asia.