Low-cost country sourcing is a strategy that companies use to source lower cost materials from other countries due to their lower labor and production costs.
As consumer demand continues to grow at an alarming rate, businesses are scrambling for new ways to meet growing demand. The manufacturing industry understands this all too well, and is one of the main sectors seeing this type of demand due to growing market consumption.
Historically, the low-cost country for sourcing has been China. Obviously, the top reason for sourcing from China, India or another country is cost savings; but it’s not the only factor nor does it tell the full story. So how does one decide which country they should source from?
To begin this exploration, it’s helpful to start by learning some of the differences between Indian versus Chinese sourcing:
When outsourcing to another country, it’s always important to carefully consider all of the specific external factors that could impact your supply chain.
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