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• Why Choose Product Sourcing in New Zealand?
• The Industrial Supply Inc Difference: Sourcing with Us
• Custom Sourcing Solutions
• Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

Are you looking to expand your product sourcing scope further afield? Perhaps you’d like to tap into the abundant Chinese market in order to secure higher quality products at a significantly lower price? Whatever the case, figuring out where to start can feel hopelessly overwhelming.

The good news is, Industrial Supply Inc is a full-service sourcing solutions provider and with over three decades in the industry, we are well-positioned to guide you toward transformative change.

But, what does this mean for you? How can partnering with Industrial Supply Inc help you to take your business to even greater heights? On this page we will highlight the Industrial Supply Inc difference and talk you through all of the benefits that come with leveraging third-party product sourcing solutions for your business.

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• Should your Asian sourcing company be based in New Zealand?
  • Why you should choose a sourcing agent based in New Zealand?
    • 1 – Faster communication
    • 2 – Have a representative negotiate and close deals in person
    • 3 – Their finger is on the pulse
    • 4 – Product quality control and site auditing
    • 5 – Faster and more efficient crisis management
  • Conclusion: Asian sourcing services based in New Zealand are superior

Today, as the ‘work from home’ movement picks up speed and innovations in communications software makes doing business with people from all over the world, from anywhere in the world, significantly easier, it begs the question: “should you choose a sourcing agent based in New Zealand?”

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• 1 – Expert assistance
• 2 – Leverage an existing network
• 3 – Overcome language barrier / cultural etiquette
• 4 – Save precious time and resources
• 5 – Secure cost-saving partnerships
• 6 – Enjoy full-service benefits such as logistics & supply chain management
• 7 – Product quality control
• 8 – Site inspection and auditing
• 9 – Minimise risk and take your business to the next level
• 10 – Focus on what you do best
• Conclusion – Is it really worth it?

If you have been toying with the idea of working with a third-party Asian sourcing company but you haven’t quite made up your mind yet, we urge you to give this article a read. When you hear about the following advantages that you will be able to leverage by doing so, the decision will be an easy one! Here’s what you need to know…

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• The unbeatable benefits of product sourcing from Asia
  • 1.      Up and coming economies
  • 2.      Specialised products
  • 3.      Lower costs
  • 3.      A larger supply base
  • 4.      Excellent quality of product
  • 5.      Impressive efficiency
• The takeaway

To those who are new to the world of product sourcing, the thought of a business in Europe sourcing items from Asia, when they could just source locally instead, must seem bizarre. That’s like flying to the other side of the world because you are craving a burger when there’s a restaurant down the road from you.

So, why do European countries source products from Asia? There has to be a rather compelling reason? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

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• Seamless collaboration
• Enhanced quality control
• Even greater efficiency
• Keep up with increased demand
• Better shipping optimisation
• Reduced overheads and increased savings
• Better risk mitigation
• Effectively sourcing products from Asia and overseas
• Conclusion

Today, global supply chains are becoming increasingly complicated. This is making a data-driven approach to managing the supply chain an essentiality for businesses who wish to remain competitive.

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• What is a supply chain?
• What is Supply Chain Management?
• Why is Supply Chain Management important?
  • Conclusion

For all businesses your supply chain is a crucial part of your organisation, ensuring that your goods and materials get from concept to your consumers as cheaply, efficiently and effectively as possible. Supply Chain Management, or SCM, is a relatively new way that companies are using to pay attention to this process and try and save time and money. A functioning and reliable supply chain is essential, so here we will look at what exactly we are referring to with both supply chain and SCM and why it is so important in your own business and why it helps to have a professional supply chain management company to assist.

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• Why do you need a Supply Chain Management company?
• How to choose an effective and suitable SCM company
  • Conclusion

Your supply chain is a crucial part of your business, bringing together all of the processes, people and parts needed to get your product from an idea to your customer. Traditionally just having a supply chain was seen as enough, but these days with the need to cut down on costs, increase efficiency and prepare for problems and disruptions it has never been more important to focus on your supply chain management. Here we will have a look at exactly what you should be looking for when you decide to partner with a company to take care of all your supply chain needs and save you money.

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• Quality and Precision Manufacturing
• Conclusion

It’s no secret that the cost of living is higher in Western countries than it is in New Zealandn countries. This means that goods are often more expensive, and sometimes they’re simply unavailable. For example, you might find yourself paying almost twice as much for a pair of jeans or a can of Coke when you travel to Europe. But while this may be true for some products, there are many other items which have a lower price point overseas due to cheaper labor costs and increased productivity.

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Credibility is one of the most important aspects of business when talking about sustainability and continuance. This is because the establishment of long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and distributors depend on trust and confidence on a business’s branding. Quality control is one of the main factors needed to be considered when selecting a supplier. The need to establish credibility is the underlying reason for quality control.

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• Reasons to source from Asia
  • LOW COSTS
  • SUPPLY BASE
  • PRODUCT QUALITY
  • EFFICIENCY
    • Conclusion

For the last 2 years, Asia has become one of the largest trade centers. Most retailers and wholesalers prefer to get goods from there because of the low costs and quality production. Even though China has become better than the other Asian countries, other major cities, including Delhi and Bangalore, have also maintain their identification as commercial cities. The large population in New Zealand remains one reason you shouldn’t jump at the chance to source products from there. It creates cultural diversity and a variation of languages that makes sourcing more complicated. It would help if you started by understanding these factors and how they affect the supply chain before sourcing products. You will have access to the vast opportunities in this region.

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