Manufacturing & Sourcing Insights

Practical guides, market insights, and sourcing advice for brands manufacturing in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Vietnam Manufacturing

Vietnam vs. China Manufacturing: What's Actually Changed in 2025

Tariffs, costs, and supply chain shifts have changed the calculation for brands manufacturing in Asia. Here's an honest breakdown of what Vietnam offers — and where China still holds advantages.

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Supplier Vetting

The 7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Vietnam Factory

A straightforward checklist to evaluate manufacturing partners and avoid costly mistakes.

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Quality Control

How to Read a Factory Audit Report

Understand what audit findings mean and how to interpret recommendations.

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Vietnam Guide

Vietnam Manufacturing Costs in 2025: What You Should Expect to Pay

Labor, materials, and overhead benchmarks across product categories.

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Sourcing Strategy

Why Your Sourcing Agent Might Be Hurting You

Understanding conflicts of interest in sourcing relationships.

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Quality Control

The Complete Guide to Quality Control in Vietnam Manufacturing

Best practices for pre-production, in-line, and final inspections.

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Apparel

Apparel Sourcing in Vietnam: A Brand's Step-by-Step Guide

From product design to first shipment: how apparel brands source in Vietnam.

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Quality

What Is AQL? A Simple Explanation for Product Brands

Demystifying the AQL standard for quality inspections.

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SEA Advisory

Cambodia vs. Vietnam Manufacturing: Which Is Right for Your Product?

Comparing two Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs and their trade-offs.

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