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China and Southeast Asia’s Contract Manufacturing Capabilities: A Comparative Overview

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Contract manufacturing has become an essential aspect of global supply chains, enabling companies to outsource their production processes and capitalize on cost-effectiveness and operational efficiencies. China and Southeast Asia have emerged as key players in the contract manufacturing landscape, offering diverse capabilities and advantages to businesses worldwide. In this article, we will explore and compare the contract manufacturing capabilities of China and various Southeast Asian countries, shedding light on their respective strengths, challenges, and industry trends.

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How is Country of Origin Determined?

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How many times have you seen a “Made in China” label on a product? Chances are your answer is “a lot”. This product information  isn’t just a courtesy to the customer. It’s legally required for products imported into and sold in the U.S. But what actually determines country of origin? What really makes something “made” in China, versus say, “assembled” in China?  

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Minimizing Tariff Impact Through Global Supply Chain Design

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The United States’ new tariffs on China, Mexico, Europe, and counter acts from elsewhere around the world have been a concerning topic in the business world. Since companies have built increasingly complex international supply chains, the impact of these tariff is much broader this time. However, these tariffs can also be used as a competitive advantage. We need to constantly redesign the supply chain ahead of competition to benefit from the impacts.
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How Determining the Right Tariff Classification Can Affect Your Business

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You’ve gotten your product manufactured overseas and managed to save a few bucks too by doing it across the water. Great. But that’s only the first (admittedly large) step. The next big challenge is shipping the product back to the U.S. without losing all those saving to unexpected high import duties. Amongst the current political talk regarding trade, it is more important now than ever to pay close attention to how the import process can affect you and your goods.

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