China/India Development

Business and Consultant, Manufacturing Services, and Suppliers, in China and India.

Quality, Purchasing, Contract, Services available for organizations wishing to do business overseas.

 Outsourcing to China, Thailand, Vietnam, has become extremely popular in recent times. Cheaper manufacturing costs, however in reality this is not always the case, particularly for smaller or start-up businesses.  Small companies are going out of business and cheaper labor is moving toward state controlled manufacturing facilities.  

If you're considering manufacturing or suppliers, in China, Thailand, Vietnam, it's important to take into account the additional costs you may incur such as:

·                            Identifying and qualifying manufacturers/suppliers including time and travel

·                            Email, mail, and  conferences, telephone costs

·                            Transport and logistics, both land and sea (including import/export expenses)

·                            Cost of inventory while in transit and clearing at importer location

·                            Quality issues, warranties and the cost of returning non-conforming products

·                            Currency value fluctuations

Consideration factors also may include the following:

·                            Potential increased risk of intellectual property infringement

·                            Potential increased competition/ competition

·                            Possible quality perception by World consumers

·                            Different business procurement/payments such as payment terms

 

 

 Travel and Management Cost:

•  Total startup travel costs(monthly, semi-annual first year.
•  Total cost for travel and product, translation, lodging.
•   Loss time in traveling (place to place, conference calls)       
•   Constant Communication ( Mandatory)

Local Resources:

•  Local resources is the key to out sourcing in China/India.
•  Developes bussiness relationships
•  Utlize Local consulting or established company
•  Utilization of Local QMS, certified systems

Tax, Leagal, Property Aspects:

• There are many legal aspects in dealing in China/India.
• Determind how your company will do business.
• Look at VAT, IP, or use a local compny.