China Alternatives For Product Manufacturing w/ Yulia Blinova | Podcast Ep. 092
When it comes to product sourcing, there is a growing demand within the eCommerce community for alternatives to China. Thankfully, the options are growing quickly.
In this episode, we’re joined by sourcing expert Yulia Blinova to discuss what those options are and how to best navigate them.
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Talking Points:
00:00 - Introduction to Guest: Yulia Blinova
01:09 - Yulia’s Background in Sourcing and eCommerce
06:39 - The Concept of a Hybrid Supply Chain
08:01 - Potential Competitors to China in Global Manufacturing
11:00 - Infrastructure Challenges in Alternative Sourcing Locations
16:05 - Comparing Sourcing Costs: Turkey vs. China
18:17 - Initiating Contact and Finding Quality Suppliers Beyond Alibaba
23:53 - How Many Manufacturers to Approach for Sourcing Worldwide
31:25 - Expert Insights on Balancing Quality and Price in Sourcing
33:16 - Considerations for Annual Contracts with Manufacturers
36:42 - Where to Learn More About Yulia and Zignify
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