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The hot China alternative post-2018, especially for textiles.

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What to Expect

Considerations for Vietnam

Growth & China Alternative

Imports to USA $67 billion
Surging growth
An attractive alternative to China

Textile & Apparel Hotspot

Footwear, knit & woven apparel, furniture, and other textiles
Owns 26% of the total US imported footwear market

Cost Competitive

Labor rates are 54% lower than China
High-skilled labor shortages – may increase labor rates

Low-volume Orders

Many suppliers are willing to take low initial order quantities, especially for standard product types

Lessons Learned

Responding to Supply Chain Trends

01. Don’t go to Vietnam just for cheap labor

Vietnam’s labor rate has increased 1000% from 2000 to 2020
25% cross-border import tariffs on most products
Go to Vietnam for robust supply network and top engineering talent

02. Diversify to reduce risk

Custom supply chain strategy solutions
Low volume strategy vs. high volume strategy
Newly expanding manufacturing ecosystems in alternative markets

03. Partner with a supply chain expert

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Gembah Sourcing & Supply Chain in Numbers

Our solutions have enabled true benefits for our customers and partnerships in enabling their business through supply chain expertise.

$10M

CLIENT COSTS SAVED

300

sourced cheaper

3M+

units manufactured

OUR SOLUTIONS HAVE PRODUCED TANGIBLE RESULTS FOR 1000s OF BRANDS

GEMBAH’S END-TO-END PROCESS

At Gembah we understand what it takes to bring your idea to market. Our services span every stage of the process. See below the stages which Gembah helped Aimee make Dry Meister the growing success it is today.

Design Solutions

Aimee decided to work with Gembah to develop her existing idea into a product which could then be made.

Research & Ideation

Our designers worked from Aimee’s initial ideas to begin developing the forms and potential options.

Final Concept

Early stage physical prototypes helped the team test functionality & decide on dimensions fit for purpose.

Design & Engineering

Gembahs design experts began to develop the product in 3D and explore how it will be manufactured.

Design Pack

Design engineers ensured the Dry Meister design can be manufactured in cost effective ways.

Supply Chain Solutions

Aimee decided to continue working with Gembah to have the product mass manufactured.

Factory Finding & Selection

Gembah team globally searched for the best factory, matching with a vetted factory that had competitive pricing.

Sampling & Tooling

The product went through a few rounds of sampling to make sure everything was perfect.

Purchase Order

Aimee signed off on her product and placed her first purchase order, getting her product into production!

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Mitigation Strategies

How To Diversify Your Vietnam-Dependency

Dependency

All of your sourcing manufacturing and assembly is completed within Vietnam. You are paying appox. 25% import tariffs.

High Value Manufacturing

Molds and speciality tooling sent to supplier in alternative country for core manufacturing. High volume and low cost parts continue to be supplied from Vietnam.

New Market

All manufacturing is completed in Vietnam and the finshed componnts are sent to alternative country for final assembly. Possible to avoid Section 301 import tariffs.

Transition

All manufacturing and final assembly is fully transitioned to alternative market. Some sub compenents or material may still be sourced from Vietnam by your suppliers.