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How To Find Ceramics and Pottery Manufacturers in Vietnam // Top Ceramic Suppliers Lists

Vietnam’s ceramics and pottery industry exports over $400M/year worth of consumer goods. This guide will cover the ceramics/pottery industry in Vietnam, top suppliers, export market, types of products, quality control in factories, and placing an order. Ceramics and pottery goods are a large sector of the economy and represent everything from kitchenware to vases and high-end decor.

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How To Find Plastic Manufacturers In Vietnam Guide // Top Vietnamese Plastic Suppliers Lists

This guide will cover the plastics industry in Vietnam: How to manufacture plastic goods, the plastics economy, top plastics suppliers in Vietnam, and export regulations. Plastics (aka polymers) produce consumer goods and industrial tools: Electronics, electricity, agriculture, communications, transport, and more. Plastic is the main alternative material for wood and metal. In Vietnam, the plastics industry is one of the largest manufacturing output. We can help you manufacture consumer goods and industrial items, from phone cases to underground pipes. Contact us if you want to manufacture a plastic product in Vietnam.

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How to Move Your Supplier From China To Vietnam Guide // 5-Steps To Move Your Manufacturer To Vietnam


Ready to move manufacturing from China to Vietnam? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of shifting to Vietnam? Then, this guide is for you. Welcome to the ultimate guide on moving manufacturing from China to Vietnam. In this guide, we’ll cover the fundamentals of taking your existing production capabilities in China, moving them to Vietnam, discovering Vietnamese suppliers, moving costs, and getting your factory set up in Vietnam.

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How To Find Shoe Manufacturers In Vietnam // Top 10 Footwear Suppliers And Factories In Vietnam List

Welcome to our official guide on finding shoe suppliers in Vietnam. This guide will cover all the essential information about manufacturing shoes in Vietnam. Vietnam is known for its highly developed footwear manufacturing industry and is currently the world's 2nd largest footwear exporter after China. Vietnam's footwear export economy is worth $22B/year. The largest footwear brands, such as Nike and Adidas, are moving production to Vietnam. Are you ready to start manufacturing your shoes in Vietnam? Use this guide to get started!

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How To Pay A Vietnamese Supplier And Not Ge Scammed // PayPal, T/T Wire, Veem, Wise In Vietnam

So you’ve found a supplier in Vietnam –now how will you pay them? Sending thousands of dollars to Vietnam to someone you’ve probably never met can be a scary, if not downright sketchy, step. Though most suppliers in Vietnam prefer direct transfers, this is not the safest way. Not to mention, even if you have a trustworthy supplier, you’re likely to drown in fees. Lucky for you, we’ve made hundreds of transactions and tested a dozen different services to figure out the best way to save you thousands of dollars on your next purchase, potentially

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How To Find Metal Manufacturers In Vietnam // Metal, Wire, CNC, And Stainless Steel In Vietnam

Welcome to Cosmo Sourcing's ultimate guide on metal manufacturing in Vietnam. This guide will feature a general overview of the metal economy in Vietnam and the top manufacturers in the metal industry for metal processing, stamped metal, wire/cable products, metal CNC machining, stainless steel, and cast parts. Use this page for reference if you're trying to get a foothold in the metal manufacturing industry in Vietnam.

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Intellectual Property In Vietnam // Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks, And IP Registration In Vietnam Complete Guide

Welcome to our guide to intellectual property (IP) protection and rights in Vietnam. According to the International IP Index, Vietnam's IP protection score has increased the most among all Asian countries. Please scroll down for our IP chart to learn more about registering IP in Vietnam and taking legal action in the event of theft. This guide will cover copyrights, trademarks, patents, design rights, trade secrets, IP assets, Vietnamese enforcement systems, laws, and other critical information for foreign investors.

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How To Find PPE, Mask, Gloves, And Medical Supplies Manufacturers In Vietnam // Ultimate Guide

Welcome to Cosmo Sourcing's ultimate guide to medical manufacturing in Vietnam. This guide will cover essential information about the state of the healthcare industry in Vietnam, medical manufacturing economy, regional manufacturing output, registry/inspections of medical devices manufactured in Vietnam, list of suppliers open to international orders, and how to start manufacturing your medical equipment in Vietnam (PPE, nitrile gloves, 3-layer face masks, gowns, disposables, etc.).

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How To Find Bag, Luggage, Backpack, And Purse Suppliers and Manufacturers In Vietnam // Complete Guide

The world's largest backpack manufacturers, such as Fjallraven, North Face, and Patagonia, have opened manufacturing factories in Vietnam. What does this say about the bag industry in Vietnam? This guide will examine the Vietnamese bag/backpack manufacturing industry, factory capacity/requirements, how to source backpack products, and a list of suppliers in the country.

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Product Inspection Companies In Vietnam // Top Factory Audit And Product Inspection Companies List

Vietnam is the leading manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with a population of 95M and one of the world's premier investment destinations. The low labor costs, large market, and international shipping links have made Vietnam one of the world's attractive investment destinations. Companies like Nike and Adidas manufacture most of their products in Vietnam, and high-tech companies like Apple and Samsung are opening their factories.

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Factory Audits, Inspections, And Quality Control In Vietnam // Ultimate Guide

Vietnam has engaged with the international business community and opened its doors to investors worldwide. As a result, Vietnam is now the premier hotspot for all manufacturers seeking to leave China for better opportunities and a low-cost workforce. In addition, Vietnam's economy started picking up steam at the turn of the 21st century when the country started modernizing and investing in education.

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China Vs. Vietnam Manufacturing Guide // Vietnam and China Sourcing Pros and Cons

Vietnam is one of Asia's largest economies and is quickly becoming the 2nd largest manufacturing hub after China. Over the past decade, the great debate for manufacturers has been whether to shift production from China to Vietnam. This guide will explain how to move your factory from China to Vietnam, including the pros and cons. Vietnam is open for investment with little red tape, which means factories are currently moving to the country, especially after the US-China trade war escalation.

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Vietnam Vs. China For Product Sourcing // Complete Guide

What are the pros and cons of sourcing in Vietnam? What is different when working with suppliers in Vietnam vs. China? Are there good resources to find suppliers in Vietnam? What do you need to know about factories in Vietnam and how they work? We cover this and more in our guide on product sourcing in Vietnam.
With the double whammy of the trade war and the Coronavirus, there has been a huge interest in sourcing suppliers outside of China. However, sourcing outside of China isn’t for every product. Who do you know if you should source products outside china and which country is best for you?

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How To Find Vietnam Clothing, Garment, And Apparel Manufacturers // Complete Guide

Vietnam is the world's 3rd largest clothing exporter and has the fastest-growing output of any country. In Vietnam, there are over 6,000 factories dedicated to clothing and textiles, and the industry employs over 2.3 million people throughout the Country. As of 2016, Vietnam Exported over $28 Billion worth of Clothing, Textiles, Garments, and Apparel.

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How to Order Product Samples from a Manufacturer // Complete Guide

The next step is ordering samples when you find a suitable supplier with a decent quote. Getting samples made and evaluated is crucial before you begin production to ensure that the supplier is legit and will make your product exactly the way you want. We created this guide to go over everything you need to know about samples. We’ll cover the types of samples and best practices and share several great tips.

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How To Visit Manufacturers In Vietnam // Vietnam Sourcing Trips Guide

If you are looking at manufacturing or sourcing from Vietnam, you also may want to visit the country. For this reason, we’ve written a guide to visiting factories in Vietnam. We’ll cover everything from what to expect, how to get visas, essentials for planning, plus what else there is to the Vietnam experience. Many of our clients like to visit and meet with several potential factories before making the final decision. Visiting a factory in Vietnam allows clients to make sure their factory choice is legit and form a relationship to get in touch quickly if anything goes wrong.

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China Tariffs Guide // How to Find Tariffs and Calculate Customs fees

The latest tariffs on Chinese goods impact $550,000,000,000 (that’s $550 billion!) worth of goods imported into the United States. The best way to avoid tariffs is easy; look beyond China for your following product. There are many options, but Vietnam may be the best option for many.

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How To Calculate Landed Costs For Product Sourcing // What Is Landed Cost?

Validation is a great place to set the foundation for sourcing your product. During validation, you can organize your project and get everything in place for the full sourcing. For most projects, this should be the first natural step in starting your sourcing journey or second only to selecting your product idea and coming up with a product spec sheet. This step is also how you calculate the landed costs of an item.

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