Sourcing from a distance can be stressful and costly; The development of trust in a supplier, the communication of design, approval of first article products, production QC, packaging, and the coordination of logistics. All this could be done remotely but will likely take flying halfway around the world multiple times. It can be tiring, and you may lose time and money if all does not turn out right.
To get this done correctly and confidently by bringing in a development project on budget and on time, a brand holder can get piece of mind with an On-The-Ground partner. They are utilizing us at Eastern Whale as your OTG sourcing team. We offer you confidence in achieving a job well done.
We speak the language of Vietnam and China business. Because we live here, we know what is happening and give our clients more confidence in their outsourced goods.
Eastern Whale applies a systemic approach to sourcing, whatever your product line is. We use sourcing methodologies, from identifying suppliers for your business sector to Supply Chain Management and logistics.
We also apply our approach to every manufacturer with Conscious Capitalism in mind. Do they fit within our ecosystem? Do they care about our clients and the environment when making those goods? We help bridge that gap so that your company’s brands and ethics are represented at the local manufacturing level.
Steps we are taking
Leading Industries Sourcing
● Textiles
● Wood manufacturing
● Garments and footwear
● Machining and Tools
● Garment, textile, apparel industries-Anything Involving sewing, Vietnam can do it.
● Electronic assembly
● Certain Export Grade Tropical Fruits andVegetables- Frozen or Fresh
● Coffee and Tea
● Plastics
● Metal fabrication and assembly
● Tropical Fruits- Fresh, Dried, Frozen
● Building Materials
Phases of Sourcing Help- Eastern Whale Does for Clients
Eastern Whale brings dedicated experts to each project to help you through every step of the process, ensuring smooth communication and flawless execution!
We do the following functions during the sourcing project.
Supplier Research (based on client needs assessment)- Data Analysis)
● Quickly Identify All Factories in Market
● Qualify Factories Based on Requirements
● Handle Communications of Client
● Expert Recommendation
● Detailed Product Quotes and Analysis
● Product Development
● Quality Control
● Logistics Capabilities
● Audits Factory
Product Development
● Create Professional Product Designs
● Easily Order Product Samples
● Develop Product & Performance Standards
● ExecuteSample Tooling Agreements
● Develop Production Schedules
Production Phase
o On-site Production Monitoring
o Implement Quality and Performance -Standards Hold Your Factories Accountable and EnsureYou Always Receive High-Quality Products.
o ConductPre-Shipment Inspections
o Complete Manufacturing and Social Audits
Supply and Order Management- Ongoing
o Accessible & Clear Communication with Factories
o Shipping, Customs, and Documents
o Product and Payment Fraud Prevention