I recently visited a garment factory in Haiphong for a client. The "Golden Sample" (the perfect prototype) looked amazing. But when I checked the production line, 20% of the zippers were sewn on backwards. 1. The "Golden Sample" Fallacy Vietnamese factories are eager to please. They will hand-craft a perfect sample to get your business. 2. You Need AQL (Acceptable … [Read more...] about Quality Control (QC) in Vietnam: Why the “Golden Sample” is a Trap
Factory Verification
How to Spot a “Shell” Factory in Vietnam: 5 Signs Your Supplier is Still in China
Western buyers rushing to move production often fail to verify their Vietnam factory properly, leading to expensive scams. The "China Plus One" strategy is booming. Everyone wants to move production to Vietnam to avoid US tariffs. But there is a dirty secret in the industry that few sourcing agents talk about: The Shell Factory. As a developer and consultant based in Hanoi, … [Read more...] about How to Spot a “Shell” Factory in Vietnam: 5 Signs Your Supplier is Still in China