Vietnam’s garment industry has been growing strongly, becoming one of the world’s leading exporting countries. According to data from the General Department of Customs, in 2023, Vietnam exported 39 billion USD worth of garments, an increase of 8% over the previous year. This shows the continuous growth of this industry, and finding a suitable garment factory is a key factor to ensure product quality and business efficiency.
Below are important criteria that businesses should pay attention to when choosing a factory.
Product quality
Product quality is the top criterion that every business needs to consider. A good factory needs to have a strict quality control process. According to a survey by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), 70% of businesses believe that product quality is the deciding factor in long-term cooperation with suppliers. Therefore, businesses should request product samples and consider quality certifications such as ISO 9001 or Oeko-Tex.
Production capacity
The production capacity of the factory is also a necessary factor to ensure that they can meet orders in a timely manner. Businesses should find out about the factory size, number of workers, machinery and equipment, and current production technology. According to data from VITAS, large factories are usually capable of producing 50,000 to 100,000 products per month, while smaller factories can only reach about 10,000 to 20,000 products.
Reasonable price
Product cost is always an important factor in any business decision. Businesses need to request detailed quotes from factories and compare them. However, it should be noted that cheap is not always good. According to McKinsey research, 60% of garment companies have suffered losses due to poor quality due to choosing low-cost factories.
Flexibility
The garment market is constantly changing in terms of designs and order quantities. Therefore, the flexibility of the factory in adjusting orders and changing production processes is very important. A good factory needs to be able to produce a variety of products and change quickly to meet market demand.
Delivery time
Delivery time is an important factor affecting the supply chain. According to a survey by VITAS, 80% of businesses believe that fast delivery time helps them gain a competitive advantage in the market. Therefore, businesses should request delivery time commitments from factories and monitor the actual situation to ensure there are no delays.
Customer service
A factory with good customer service will make it easier for businesses to communicate and solve problems. Businesses should consider previous customer feedback to evaluate the quality of the factory’s service. According to a survey, 75% of businesses believe that good customer service contributes significantly to the success of a cooperation.
Working attitude and work ethics
Finally, the working attitude and work ethics of the factory are also factors that need to be considered. A factory with a good working environment will help create high-quality products. Businesses need to learn about the factory’s policies to protect workers’ rights and consider the factory’s social responsibility (CSR) certifications.
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Finding a garment factory in Vietnam is not a simple matter. Businesses need to consider many different factors to ensure long-term and effective cooperation. When choosing a manufacturing partner, businesses should remember to check the quality, capacity, price, flexibility, delivery time, customer service and work ethics.
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