This is typically the first step for a company entering the Chinese market to take advantage of the cost savings available, typically 20% to 30%. In taking this step a company should firstly source established products to allow a direct comparison in:

1.       Quality
2.       Cost
3.       Delivery Performance
4.       Product Performance
5.       Product Development Support

The option to dual source established products initially would allow the client to maintain continuity of supply. Andan can identify suppliers; conduct Quality Audits to ISO 9001- 2000 and review and monitor the performance of the suppliers to the customer’s specification. This initial step accounts for the majority of the current trade with China at this time and will reduce as strategic partnerships are developed.

Andan can assist European and US companies in developing and improving product sourcing to leverage the most benefits in cost and suppliers performance and maintain qualified supplier development staff in China to help ensure performance and facilitate product development for clients.