Tag: China

There is a time and place to outsource to China.  There are jobs that Asian manufacturers and outsourced partners are very good at and even better than any other options available.  This isn’t true in all situations, though.  The key question to ask is, can I get a better product by going to Asia to get it.  This question has both to do with quality and monetary value.  If you can get your item  made in Vietnam or China for 25% of what it costs to have it made in the US and only have to sacrifice a little on quality, then that might be the way to go.  Back in 2001, that was certainly the case.  But, today, these kinds of savings are becoming hard to find, and some items are even on par with products made in the US after you include the cost of ocean freight.  Back in the early 2000’s, it was hard work to find an Asian manufacturer or outsourcing partner,