Near-Sourcing in Europe (+ Turkey) VS Buying from China (Feat. Fredrik Gronkvist, Productmkr.com)

Renaud hosts and is joined by Fredrik Gronkvist, founder of Productmkr.com, to discuss near-sourcing from Europe + Turkey (and Mexico for North American buyers) VS buying from China. Fredrik has done a lot of research on how to source from China alternatives and he now offers a supplier database for subscribers to help make finding the right option easier. Here he shares his advice on near-sourcing and how it differs from the traditional approach of buying from China.   Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 04:14 - What are the key challenges importers face when near sourcing? 08:14 - How to improve your chances of receiving a response from non-Chinese suppliers? 11:04 - What is the impact of near sourcing on MOQs and lead times? 17:03 - Does near sourcing reduce quality and compliance risks? 22:40 - Does it make sense for all types of products? 27:23 - Is the process of identifying and screening potential suppliers in Europe/Turkey the same as in China or Vietnam? 32:19 - How should buyers approach sourcing from nearby countries? (Summary) 33:24 - Wrapping up.   Related content... Read Productmkr.com's analysis: Manufacturing in Europe vs China: A Comparison Nearshoring To Mexico. An Alternative To China? India Gaining Popularity over China as a Near-Shoring and Sourcing Destination Globalism 2.0: North American Importers To Move Supply Chains Out Of China Soon?   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Subscribe to the podcast  There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Amazon Podcasts Deezer iHeartRADIO PlayerFM Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser