Finding and selecting the best supplier is a crucial first step of importing goods from Indonesia and one of the solutions to minimize the risks in your orders. Why is it important? Because working with the wrong supplier could lead you to many problems, such as...

The textile and apparel industry is playing an important role in the Indonesian economy. This industry is one of the biggest foreign exchange earners for the country and also provides employment opportunities to more than 3.7 million Indonesian local communities which...

Shopping online has become a new habit in this pandemic situation. The lockdown policy forced people to stay at home in order to stay safe from the virus. The practicability and cheaper price than in-store become the two main reasons why people, especially Gen Z like...

Many importers are now moving their supply chain to other developing countries in Asia like Indonesia and Vietnam in order to get cheaper products. But this job is not as easy as it looks. Price should not only become the main consideration when buying products. As...

Product quality, production cost, human resources, and always changing market’s trends are some of the major supply chain problems faced by the importers. Unskilled human capital, for instance, could lead to longer production time. Furthermore, sometimes workers...

As people raise more awareness of saving the planet from climate change, the concept of sustainability is getting more popular among us.Eco-friendly fashion, jewelry, even food brands start to campaign the trend. The footwear industry has no exception to take part in...

Vietnam is quickly becoming a global manufacturing hub in Asia replacing China. In fact, many apparels and textiles companies have been moving their supply chains to Vietnam. For example, Nike, 47% of its shoes have been manufactured in Vietnam since 2010. Lower labor...

Picture source: ippc.int Wood is the safest packing material. Boxes, crates, pallets, dunnages, or drums are the most common wooden packaging used to pack the products when it is shipped internationally, especially for fragile products. However, did you know that many...

The extensive factory audit (EFA) in Indonesia should be performed before the buyer places an order with a new vendor. This extensive factory audit (ISO 9001) in Indonesia is usually performed during two days at your manufacturer's premises. It judges the manufacturer...