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◆ Introduction
◆ About this Book
◆ Malaysia Sourcing
◆ India Sourcing
◆ Thailand Sourcing
◆ Indonesia Sourcing
◆ Vietnam Sourcing
◆ Conclusion
◆ About Global Sources
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3. China has a long-standing reputation as the world’s
manufacturing powerhouse – producing half of the goods sold
across the globe. With the ongoing US-China trade tension
and an epidemic that upended international trade flows and
almost completely shut down Chinese production, many
importers and buyers realized the importance of diversifying
their supply chains.
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and drawbacks.
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4. Sourcing Beyond China and Alternative Markets
discusses options on how to mitigate risks and sourcing
disruptions through implementing a China + 1 business
approach. The book outlines viable sourcing alternatives
in Southeast Asia, their key production strengths,
disadvantages, and other factors to consider.
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in one of these Southeast Asian countries. Lastly, it also
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thrive, especially in this time of the pandemic.
| ABOUT THIS E-BOOK
this book gives valuable sourcing insights
on how to avoid pitfalls when considering a
new supplier in one of these Southeast Asian
countries
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5. Major advantages
◊ Highly trained workforce: Malaysia boasts many very highly
skilled workers with extensive training, coming in at 8th
place on
the Economic Forum’s ranking of workforce skills.
Key info about Malaysia
• Total Exports: $238.1 billion in 2019 (WTEx)
• Key Exports: Electrical machinery/equipment,
electronics, instruments, mineral fuels, rubber, metals
• Transport Infrastructure: 29th in the world (WEF)
• Labor Market: 20th in the world (WEF)
• Skills of Current Workforce: 8th in the world (WEF)
• Minimum Wages: $270-295/month (ASEAN Briefing)
• Ease of Doing Business: 12th in the world (World Bank)
• Global Competitiveness: 25th (WEF)
Despite its small population, Malaysia is among the most competitive
economies in the world and the third-largest in Southeast Asia. With
its openness to trade and investment, Malaysia is certainly a good
sourcing alternative to consider.
MALAYSIA
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◊ Good location and infrastructure: Malaysia’s location on
the Strait of Malacca is a major advantage when it comes to
shipping. The country has a very well-developed transportation
infrastructure and is home to the ports of Tanjung Pelepas and
Port Klang – two of the largest and busiest ports in Southeast Asia.
◊ Lower costs: Malaysian exporters benefit from no VAT compared
to a 13% tax on exports from China, translating into lower costs
for importers purchasing Malaysian-made goods.
◊ Ease of doing business: Among the “Mighty Five”, Malaysia is the
easiest to do business with, ranking 12th
on the World Bank’s 2019
ease of doing business metric and outranking China.
In addition, the country has made many reforms to make it easier to
get permits and trade across borders.
6. Disadvantages
◊ Political instability: a recent concern
in Malaysia, this political uncertainty has
scared off many foreign investors,
resulting in Malaysian stocks among the
worst-performing in Asia in 2019.
◊ High labor costs: in 2019, Malaysia
standardized its minimum wage and set
a national rate throughout the country to
RM 1,100 monthly, a much higher rate
than that of its neighbors in Southeast
Asia and China, all of which have tiered
wage rates for different regions.
political uncertainty has scared
off many foreign investors,
resulting in Malaysian stocks
among the worst-performing in
Asia in 2019
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7. INDIA
One of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India is another
country that’s often cited as a sourcing alternative to China – offering
options for a variety of product categories. It is behind Vietnam on
some measures, but experts predict considerable improvement in
the next five years, thanks to government support.
Advantages
Not only is India a big market itself, with a population of 1.38 billion,
it boasts a large workforce and highly skilled craftspeople and
artisans. English is widely spoken and is one of the country's official
languages, so international buyers won’t have a problem with
communication, which is often an issue with sourcing from China
and Vietnam.
Labor costs are also low – lower than China, although India’s
minimum wages vary by region, manufacturing sector and worker
skill level.
India, unlike Vietnam, is very flexible. Many factories will do
small MOQs. But are they too flexible?
According to Christine Rai of Buying Agents’ Association of India,
“India is much more flexible, but I would say the biggest pitfall is that
we are guilty of over-committing and under-delivering… I think it's
sometimes too much enthusiasm and not enough reality. So, you
know, we never say no. But I'm seeing progress on that side.”
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Labor costs are also low – lower than China,
although India’s minimum wages vary by region,
manufacturing sector and worker skill level.
8. Major exports
Strategically located close to trading partners, including China,
Pakistan and Bangladesh, India exported US$322.8 billion worth of
goods to the international market in 2019. The country is good at
knowledge exports, including IT. But its biggest physical products for
export are apparel and textiles, including sheets, towels, carpets, and
cotton linen.
In the kitchen and household sectors, India is strong on décor and
functional products. Seafood, marine products, rice and spices
are also a large category. Not to mention pharmaceuticals in India
is enormous and growing – the country is a large pharmaceutical
manufacturing hub.
Disadvantages
In India, when it rains, it pours. Its lack of quality infrastructure poses
problems in shipments, especially in the rainy season. Building
extra shipping time is essential. However, slippage time of one week
during the monsoon season is considered sufficient.
In the World Bank’s 2018 Logistics Performance Index, India ranks
below China and that of its competitors in Southeast Asia, including
Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.
The country is good at
knowledge exports, including IT.
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9. With India’s large geographical size and somewhat decentralized governance system, sourcing from its different regions could complicate
business dealings. This could bring about concerns regarding social compliance, supplier audits, and other challenges. This complex
business environment is reflected in India’s lower rankings (63rd
) in the World Bank’s Doing Business Annual Report.
Country LPI Rank LPI Score Customs Infrastructure
International
Shipments
Logistics
Competence
Tracking
& Tracing
Timeliness
China 26 3.61 3.29 3.75 3.54 3.59 3.65 3.84
India 44 3.18 2.96 2.91 3.21 3.13 3.32 3.50
Thailand 32 3.41 3.14 3.14 3.46 3.41 3.47 3.81
Vietnam 39 3.27 2.95 3.01 3.16 3.40 3.45 3.67
Malaysia 41 3.22 2.90 3.15 3.35 3.30 3.15 3.46
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10. THAILAND
What makes Thailand a viable sourcing
and manufacturing option?
When it comes to ease of arranging international shipments and
their timelines, Thailand has a similar framework to China, according
to the World Bank. Its long coastline and well-developed logistics
infrastructure help ensure the timeliness of cargo and shipments.
With the government taking active strides toward upgrading its
infrastructure and transforming the country’s manufacturing
provinces into a hub of high-tech industries, innovation and
logistics, Thailand is poised to establish a position as a regional
gateway for trade and investment.
Moreover, Thailand’s rich natural resources and easy connectivity
with other ASEAN countries, particularly Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar
and Vietnam, make it an attractive alternative to China for certain
product categories.
Lastly, Thailand outranks China in terms of ease of doing business.
As the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, Thailand is not
only a major manufacturer of cars, computer components, rubbers
and processed food, but also one of the world’s top producers of
hard drives.
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Its long coastline and well-developed logistics
infrastructure help ensure the timeliness of cargo
and shipments.
11. The downside of sourcing from Thailand
Even before the pandemic hit, Thailand’s economy was already
in trouble. Export volumes are down as a result of an aging
manufacturing sector and the impact of the US-China trade
tensions – with its goods linked to China’s supply chain.
Thailand also has a relatively high minimum wage, which makes it a
less attractive China sourcing alternative for some buyers. In recent
years, the country’s wages have risen significantly – higher than
those of Vietnam and smaller provinces in China.
Major exports
As another large exporter in Southeast Asia, Thailand’s largest
export category is machines and electronics. In addition to a vast
local supply of rubber, the country also produces a wide range of
automotive parts, gold and jewelry.
Key info about Thailand
• Total Exports: $245.3 billion in 2019 (WTEx)
• Key Exports: Machinery/Electronics, Vehicles, Gems,
Plastics and Rubber (WTEx)
• Transport Infrastructure: 53rd in the world (WEF)
• Labor Market: 46th in the world (WEF)
• Skills of Current Workforce: 68th in the world (WEF)
• Minimum Wages: $10-11/day (~$215-236/month)
(ASEAN Briefing)
• Ease of Doing Business: 21st in the world (World Bank)
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the country also produces a wide range of
automotive parts, gold and jewelry
12. INDONESIA
Advantages
While Indonesia’s population of 274 million people isn’t as large as
China’s or India’s, importers looking to source in this part of Asia will
benefit from the country’s large workforce. The general population is
also young, with the median age being just 28 years old.
A diverse archipelago nation of more than 300 ethnic groups,
Indonesia is home to the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the
world’s fourth-largest population. The country’s export industry is
mostly agriculture and raw commodities. However, manufacturing
has increased in recent years – leading to a relatively stable
economy.
Disadvantages
Indonesia’s manufacturing industry is not as well-developed as its
neighboring Asian countries. Most production plants are small,
which makes large-scale projects very difficult.
Indonesia’s location in the Indo-Pacific’s “Ring of Fire” also presents a
disruption risk to both production and logistics – especially with the
number of earthquakes and tsunamis that occur.
At 73rd
, Indonesia still ranks poorly in terms of ease of doing
business in the World Bank’s Doing Business Annual Report. More
improvements in streamlining regulations are needed to support
augmentation in infrastructure and to make the country a more
competitive China sourcing alternative.
Indonesia’s labor costs are relatively low, with the average monthly
salary ranging from Rp 1,570,922 ($110.67) to Rp 3,940,973 ($277.64),
depending on the region.
Moreover, Indonesia offers a much more stable political climate
compared to Malaysia and Thailand.
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importers looking to source in this
part of Asia will benefit from the
country’s large workforce
13. VIETNAM
Vietnam is arguably the most popular sourcing alternative to China,
often dubbed the “new China.”
What makes Vietnam a preferred sourcing
destination?
Proximity to China
Buyers looking to diversify their supplier base can benefit from
Vietnam’s close geographical location to China. Sharing a border,
Vietnamese manufacturers can source many raw materials and
components from China. With not as much bureaucracy as in China,
buyers can take more control of the supply chain.
Lower labor costs
Labor costs in Vietnam are generally lower than in China. And, with a
young workforce, the country can be a good option for products that
are more labor-intensive.
Strong manufacturing sector
Vietnam’s manufacturing base, while not as diversified as China’s, is
still fairly diverse for its size. Its largest exports are electronics and
machines, mainly due to the large multinational brands like Samsung
and Panasonic that have operations there.
Global buyers can also tap into Vietnam’s influx of know-how and
production capabilities. The country boasts thousands of factories
that are owned by Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese
companies – capable of producing a variety of products, including
textiles, footwear and furniture.
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14. Foreign-friendly
The country has implemented foreign-friendly reforms, including
allowing foreigners to own majority holding in Vietnamese
companies.
Vietnam also has a number of trade agreements to boot, including
with South Korea, ASEAN, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and
the US. It is currently a star among emerging markets, thanks to
trade liberalization, resulting in a lower cost of doing business and
investments in human capital and infrastructure.
Logistics
Although Vietnam’s transport infrastructure does not rank high as
Thailand’s or Malaysia’s, it is still fairly developed, especially in sea
transportation. The country has 44 seaports dotting its more than
2,000-mile coastline.
Lack of flexibility
Vietnamese factories usually won’t take small orders of say,
100 pieces, even if it's a test order with a promise of more
later – though it still depends on the client.
Slower response time
Buyers often have to chase factories in Vietnam to get a quote,
according to Jim Kennemer of Cosmo Sourcing. Additionally,
Vietnam’s ports are already clogged with exports and their relatively
small workforce of 90 million limits their production capability.
Ease of doing business
Despite the many reforms Vietnam has implemented over the past
decade, it still ranks lower than China, Malaysia and Thailand in ease
of doing business. Its lower ranking could be attributed to the time
needed for border compliance for exports, which takes 55 hours
compared to 25.9 hours in China.
What are some of the downside to
sourcing from Vietnam?
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The country has 44 seaports dotting its
more than 2,000-mile coastline.
15. Whether you’re an experienced importer or
new to the business, your sourcing strategy
should not be a one-size-fits-all approach.
While sourcing goods from a new place has the
potential to pose challenges, such as shipping
delays, longer lead times, increased costs, or
poorer product quality, finding alternative
markets can also benefit your business.
Diversifying your supply chain allows you to
minimize risk and cope better with disruption.
Broadening your supply chain will give you a
competitive advantage – and Southeast Asia
offers several alternatives. Each of the countries
in the region has something different to offer.
However, in the end, the key to finding the
country to source from boils down to your
unique sourcing needs.
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16. Driving global trade
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