Disruptions in supplies from the early moments of the Covid-19 pandemic put on the table the possibility of bringing production closer to Europe or even producing in the country itself. A landscape that over the last few months, far from coming true, has led the fashion and lifestyle sector to continue to bet on countries on the Asian continent such as China, India or Vietnam to continue manufacturing, according to the latest study produced by Transport Intelligence (Ti) and the logistics operator Agility on these markets.
Even so, many companies are afraid to make the move of relocation because this would mean changing countries, even continents, for their supply chains, with all that this entails: additional costs, finding reliable suppliers, having the right infrastructure and labour, knowing the bureaucratic situation and regulation of these countries, etc.
Challenges they face in order to profit from all the advantages that production in Asia can bring them, from where it can furthermore be supplied to any country in the world, with the consequent savings in costs, logistics and time. A globalisation, both in processes and distribution, that requires partners such as Logisfashion, present on this continent since 2007, to help the fashion sector to manage the supply chain integrally from the origin and its internationalisation.
All-seeing eyes
Logisfashion presents itself as the eyes of customers at origin, to ensure that everything is going well thanks to its quality control services in countries such as China, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Vietnam, among others. Services that ensure that the production process is carried out correctly in any of its phases: from the pre-production inspection, where the quality of the raw materials to be used is reviewed and all machinery and materials to be used in the manufacturing of the product are inspected; until the final inspection of production, where the quality of the finished products is checked and it is ensured that they meet the required criteria.
We also cannot forget the inspection of the fabric, the validation of the samples that show that the product will have the required quality and the desired design, the monitoring of the production to apply corrective measures and avoid delays, and even the monitoring of the loading, which ensures that the quantity issued coincides with the order. There are many factors to keep in mind to ensure that everything goes perfectly.
Not to mention the value-added services, with which it can be relabelled at the origin according to the regulations of the destination, the garment can be bagged, ironed, etc.
From Asia to all over the world
Having a warehouse always ready to prepare orders and send them directly to the rest of the world is a plus that guarantees an important competitive advantage to the companies in the textile sector that have it. This is what Logisfashion offers:
*A Hub, located in Hong Kong, that gives the company’s customers multiple advantages, such as being able to receive production from any Asian country without applying tariffs or tax measures, performing Pick and Pack processes and refurbishment at the place of origin to anywhere around the world. That is to say: a free zone that makes it possible to optimise the purchasing policy and simplify import and export mechanisms by allowing marketing taxes to be paid only when the product has been sold.
*Domestic warehouse, for nationalised goods, where B2C operations can also be carried out.
Everything’s fine.
In the current context, where the sustainability of everything around us is increasingly important, having factory audits and laboratory tests at the place of origin is a plus that will give the fashion sector significant peace of mind. Because in this way, technical, social and environmental audits can be made at the source to ensure that the standards are being met, with good working conditions, with the fulfilment of orders.
But also, the chemical (composition, soivre) and physical (abrasion and resistance) laboratory tests that can be performed at the place of origin allow for greater quality control, which ensures that the regulations of the destination country are complied with.
These are just a few of the services offered by the company, as well as advice to operate in China, designed to optimise the efficiency of logistics operations, helping to save costs and improve competitiveness. Long live Asia!
