When it comes to sourcing a manufacturer for your product, it’s easy to immediately start looking abroad.
After all, everyone tells you how many factories there are in places like China and how much cheaper it is to get products abroad.
But, what they don’t tell you are the nightmare stories of no products, product defects, and long delays with no way to contact the supplier.
You can eradicate a lot of these issues by considering a USA supplier for your new product instead.
In this article, we will look at the benefits of sourcing your products from a USA supplier and the steps you can take to find the perfect option for your brand.
Why Choose the US?
So, what are the actual benefits of opting for a USA supplier?
Well, for starters, you’ll both speak the same language and work from similar time zones. These simple facts alone will make it much easier to build a relationship with your supplier, query issues, and get real-time responses. Plus, it’s easier to visit a local manufacturer than flying halfway around the world.
Not to mention the fact that speaking the same language can significantly reduce the number of errors in the production process!
On top of that, there are also no import taxes on locally made products, and the logistic costs are also significantly lower.
Sure, there might be fewer options to choose from, but if you can find a reliable and cost-effective USA business, it is definitely worth considering.
Don’t Skip: How to Find a Manufacturer That Won’t Burn You
How to Find a USA Supplier
With that in mind, let’s now look at how to find USA suppliers. Here are some of the sourcing specialist Kian Golzari’s suggestions from his course, The Product Sourcing Blueprint.
Search for “Made In the USA”
It’s so simple but so effective.
Google the type of product you are trying to sell, plus the phrase “made in the USA, private label.”
This will help filter your results and uncover private label manufacturers in the USA that produce a similar product to what you are looking for.
Use ThomasNet.com
Another option Golzari suggests is using the platform ThomasNet.com. This platform allows you to search directly for suppliers, get quotes to compare, and work from there.
YouTube
Golzari also recommends turning to YouTube to search for USA suppliers. This method will also allow you to learn more about the process of making your product.
By searching for how your chosen product is made, you will likely stumble across factory interviews and other useful content, where you can source the owners and contact them regarding their manufacturing company.
Wholesalecentral.com
Another website 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 appear.
Alibaba
Alibaba isn’t just a great website for sourcing foreign manufacturers. It can also be used to find your perfect USA supplier.
Inventory Source and Makers Row
Inventory Source and Makers Row are both similar to wholesalecentral.com and ThomasNet, but require you to invest in a paid subscription, which you may only want to consider after you have exhausted the free resources listed above.
Keep Learning: How to Find Chinese Manufacturers to Bring Your Product to Life
Get Your Product Sourcing Blueprint
Discover everything you need to know about how to source an incredible USA supplier, including more insight into the resources listed below, and valuable insights about the product sourcing process, via Golzari’s free training.
With Golzari’s help, you can build the perfect relationship with a new supplier that will last for many years to come.
The post How to Find USA Suppliers appeared first on Foundr.
