Most companies begin their supply chain with a single source. It’s straightforward, fast to set up, and doesn’t require as many internal resources to manage. Communication is easier, decision-making is faster, and often, costs are lower because of higher volumes with one supplier. This simplicity is why single sourcing is so common in the early stages of production. But as companies grow, the risks of depending on just one supplier become more apparent. Tariffs, geopolitical

Over the past decade, “Made in China” has become the standard in manufacturing. China’s well-developed supply chains, engineering capabilities, and speed have helped countless brands bring products to market quickly and at scale. But with rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and the need for supply chain diversification, many companies are looking to Southeast Asia, and one country is Thailand as part of their China + 1 strategy . While Thailand can offer strategic advantag

Before a product enters full-scale production, companies need to be confident that every part can be made consistently, meets all specifications, and won’t create quality problems once it hits the market. One of the most reliable ways to achieve this assurance is through a structured validation process. The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is widely used across industries, especially in automotive industry, to verify that both the part and the manufacturing process are

Over the past few years, many companies are looking to adopt the China + 1 strategy  to reduce their reliance on a single manufacturing base. While this is a pretty simple concept, executing it seems to be a bit more difficult to master. While China remains the world’s most advanced manufacturing hub, global supply chain disruptions, rising tariffs, and geopolitical tensions have forced brands to rethink their sourcing strategy. The challenge is also very clear, no other coun

Many companies have hit a breaking point with the ongoing tension between China and the U.S. As tariffs, trade restrictions, and political uncertainty continue to rise, they’ve been forced to migrate part or all of their production to other countries. Thailand has quickly become an option where companies can diversify their supply chain.  For global sourcing, engineers, and supply chain teams, their first real test of manufacturing in Thailand comes in the form of a pilot run

For many companies, the NPI (New Product Introduction) stage has always been about developing and launching something new. But lately, supply chain diversification has come up a lot during NPI. You would understand that this is the case for brands shipping to the US. But what we have seen is that there are many other companies that ship to Europe, Australia, and other regions that are also looking to diversify their supply chain. Companies have taken this as an opportunity to

More brands are diversifying their supply chains and moving production from China to Thailand as part of a broader China + 1 strategy ....

When working with a contract manufacturer, you’ll need to share with them the product data so they can offer you a quote. You usually...

When you are launching a new product, the operations for both production and marketing need to come together. This means you need to understand the timelines associated with each task. On the production side, one task you need to understand is the plastic injection molding timeline.  Without understanding this timeline, marketing will end up waiting for products longer than they anticipated.  The plastic injection molding timeline can vary depending on the complexity of the p

The term China +1  has become a key part of global supply chain discussions in recent years. At its core, the strategy means continuing...