The customers’ low-price expectation and high manufacturing labor cost especially in the US and Europe are the two main reasons why textile and apparel sellers import at least some of their product ranges from the lower-cost countries, in this case, Asia. As a matter of fact, most of the importers import their products from China, a country which is well known as the world’s factory. However, did you know that Indonesia is a good option as well? Here’s why:
Cheaper cost
Cost is one of the main considerations when importing goods. Material cost, workers’ wages, import duties, taxes, shipping costs, and sometimes several hidden costs, can affect the price of your product. The low labor cost in Indonesia gives the chance to the manufacturers to reduce overall production costs. While wages vary by region, they are markedly lower than those in China.
The human capital
One of Indonesia’s greatest assets is its human capital. Indonesia is on the fourth rank of the largest population in the world. According to Indonesia statistics, the Indonesian population in 2020 is almost 271 million people and 70,72% of it is in a productive age (15-64 years old).
This situation will bring several benefits to the manufacturers, one of them is a faster production time.
The possibility to diversify the supplier base
As an importer, it is always a great idea if you diversify your suppliers’ base. This is needed to avoid medium to high-risk sources which can be the worst possible things to happen in the future. Java and Bali islands, only to mention them, are famous textile and apparel manufacturing areas in Indonesia. You can diversify your textile and apparel procurement in Indonesia to avoid region-wide problems.
How to ensure the quality of your products?
Quality is a crucial matter for all businesses. Low-quality products might bring your brand reputation down. To avoid this issue, conduct textile and apparel quality control in Indonesia can be a solution. There are several quality control services that you can perform, such as:
Factory Audit
One of the advantages of importing textile and apparel goods from Indonesia is that you can diversify your suppliers’ base. The next question is, is that easy to work with a new supplier? Unfortunately, the answer is no!
There are always chances to meet scam and fraud suppliers. Conducting a factory audit in Indonesia will give you more benefits and detailed information about the supplier you want to work with, several of them are:
- Avoid scams and inexperienced vendors
- Compare potential vendors and select reliable sources
- Check the needed certificates and licenses for the specific factories
- Check the factory’s experience in manufacturing your products
Excellencial independent audit services in Indonesia are used as a tool to strengthen your business. We will visit your supplier’s manufacturing facilities in Indonesia to evaluate their manufacturing capacities, quality management system, structural safety, and social compliance to ensure that they can fulfill their contractual obligations. For more information about factory audit in Indonesia, you can find it out here: https://www.excellencial.com/audits/
Product Inspection
Product inspection is the key element of the quality control in Indonesia. This service will give you more information about your product’s quality from the very beginning until it will be shipped. For example, pre-production inspection is really beneficial for importers who want to work with a new supplier. Because this inspection is performed before the production, it enables you to ensure the conformity of the raw material used to manufacture your products and to get a clear vision of the production schedule.
Excellencial independent third-party inspection services in Indonesia will provide you with confidence that your products comply with both your standards and government regulations. For more information about product inspection in Indonesia, you can find it here: https://www.excellencial.com/inspections/