When it comes to finding a manufacturer for your product, it’s easy to immediately look abroad.
After all, everyone tells you how many factories there are in China, for example, and how much cheaper it is to source products abroad.
What they don’t tell you, however, are the nightmare stories of missing products, product defects and long delays with no way for you to contact the supplier.
You can eliminate many of these problems by considering a US supplier for your new product instead.
In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of sourcing your products from a US supplier and the steps you can take to find the perfect option for your brand.
Why choose the USA?
So what are the real benefits of choosing a US supplier?
First of all, you both speak the same language and work in similar time zones. These simple facts alone make it much easier to build a relationship with your supplier, ask questions and get answers in real time. Plus, it’s easier to visit a local manufacturer than to fly halfway around the world.
Not to mention that speaking the same language can significantly reduce the error rate in the production process!
In addition, there are no import duties on locally manufactured products and the logistics costs are also significantly lower.
Sure, there may be fewer options to choose from, but if you can find a reliable and cost-effective company in the US, it is definitely worth considering.
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How to find a supplier in the USA
With this in mind, let’s take a look at how to find suppliers from the USA. Here are some suggestions from sourcing specialist Kian Golzari from his course: The product sourcing plan.
Search for “Made in the USA”
It’s so simple but so effective.
Type into Google the type of product you want to sell, along with the phrase “made in USA, private label.”
This will help you filter your results and find private label manufacturers in the US that make a similar product to the product you are looking for.
Use ThomasNet.com
Another option Golzari suggests is using the ThomasNet.com platform. On this platform you can search for suppliers directly, get quotes for comparison and work from there.
Youtube
Golzari also recommends searching for U.S. suppliers on YouTube. This method also allows you to learn more about the manufacturing process of your product.
As you search for how your chosen product is made, you will likely come across factory interviews and other useful content where you can find the owners and contact them about their manufacturing company.
Wholesalecentral.com
Another site Golzari mentions in his course is wholesalecentral.com, which is similar to ThomasNet in that you can search for your chosen product and a list of relevant suppliers will be displayed.
Ali Baba
Alibaba isn’t just a great website for sourcing from foreign manufacturers. It can also be used to find your perfect supplier in the USA.
Inventory source and manufacturer line
Inventory Source and Makers Row are both similar to wholesalecentral.com and ThomasNet, but require investing in a paid subscription, which you may not want to consider until you’ve exhausted the free resources listed above.
Keep learning: How to find Chinese manufacturers to bring your product to life
Get your product sourcing plan
Discover everything you need to know about finding a great U.S. supplier, including further insight into the resources listed below and valuable insights into the product sourcing process, through Golzari’s free training.
With Golzari’s help, you can build the perfect relationship with a new supplier that will last for years to come.
