How to transition your supply chain out of China?
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Overview
China is the world’s largest manufacturer in terms of output and has gained a reputation as the “world’s factory.” China accounted for 30 percent of the global manufacturing output in 2021. Despite facing geopolitical challenges, China remains the leader in the manufacturing world with a robust supply chain ecosystem, top engineering talent, and advanced machinery.
Trends
China remains the top manufacturing choice for most global brands.
US brands have started to diversify their Chinese dependency.
China’s labor costs continue to increase which in turn is increasing production costs.
AI & automation continue to play a bigger role in manufacturing.
Benefits
Low costs
Easy to scale with higher capacity
Top engineering talent and specialized factories for complex product design and development
Low order quantities accepted
Faster turnaround times
Risks
Increased tariffs by the US government
US-China trade war and high geopolitical risk
Difficulty in finding the right vendor out of the many options available
Language barriers
Intellectual property risks for sensitive products
Textiles
Packaging
Metals
Medical
Sporting Goods
Electrical Products
Consumer Goods