Global Sourcing
Build a stronger global supply base.
Supplier diversification, cost improvement and resilience — delivered through structured supplier identification, evaluation and onboarding in international markets.
The Problem
Concentrated supply bases are expensive and fragile.
Single-country or single-supplier dependence creates cost exposure, tariff exposure and delivery risk. Finding credible alternatives requires market knowledge, evaluation discipline and the time to qualify suppliers properly.
- Heavy dependence on one country or one supplier
- Tariff and landed-cost pressure on core components
- Quality and capability unverified beyond a quotation
- Internal teams lack bandwidth to run a structured search
Our Approach
Structured search, real qualification.
We define the sourcing requirement, research supplier markets, screen and evaluate candidates against capability and commercial criteria, run the RFQ process, and support qualification, sampling and onboarding.
Deliverables
- Qualified supplier shortlist with evaluation matrix
- Landed-cost and total-cost comparison
- Risk and capability assessment per supplier
- Onboarding and transition plan
- Supplier performance review structure
How We Work
A defined path from question to result.
- 01
Define requirements
Specifications, volumes, quality expectations, certifications and total-cost targets.
- 02
Identify supplier markets
Which countries and regions can realistically produce the part competitively.
- 03
Screen and evaluate
Capability, capacity, certifications, export experience and commercial fit.
- 04
RFQ and compare
Structured quotation process with landed-cost and total-cost comparison.
- 05
Qualify
Samples, audits, documentation and risk review before commitment.
- 06
Onboard and manage
Transition planning, first orders and supplier performance follow-up.
Typical Engagements
Where clients bring us in.
- Alternative-country sourcing and China diversification
- Supplier identification and shortlisting
- RFQ management and landed-cost comparison
- Supplier capability and risk evaluation
- Sample, qualification and onboarding support
- Ongoing supplier performance management
Case Study · Asia
Outdoor Equipment Manufacturer
The manufacturer needed to reduce its dependence on China and establish alternative manufacturing relationships.
15 highly qualified suppliers were shortlisted and new supplier relationships ultimately produced approximately 15% cost savings.
- Suppliers Evaluated
- 200+Suppliers Evaluated
- Qualified Partners
- 15Qualified Partners
- Cost Savings
- 15%Cost Savings
FAQ
Common questions.
- Which sourcing regions do you cover?
- Engagements have included India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Mexico and Europe. The right region depends on the part, volume and cost structure.
- Do you handle the RFQ process?
- Yes. We manage supplier communication, structure the quotation comparison, and normalize costs so options are genuinely comparable.
- Can you support qualification and first production?
- Yes — sampling, documentation, coordination and follow-through into onboarding are part of the work.
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Next Step
Let's discuss the market you're targeting.
A short conversation with an experienced consultant — no junior teams, no generic playbooks. We'll tell you what the work would actually involve.