Before You Move Production, Fix the Problems First
You’re not alone if you’ve considered moving your production out of China. Between rising costs, tariff pressures, and shifting supplier dynamics, it feels like the writing is on the wall.
But here’s a reality few people are talking about:
For many brands, the problem isn’t China—it’s the setup.
Before you spend tens of thousands shifting tooling, building new relationships, and gambling on untested suppliers overseas, you need to ask a harder question:
“Have I fixed what’s broken in my current supply chain?”
At China Agent Ltd, we help brands clean up and optimize their existing China operation before making any major moves. Often, just doing that can recover lost margins, reduce risk, and eliminate the need for a costly relocation.
Why Many Brands Blame China When the Problem is Internal
Here’s what we often find:
🔍 They’re not working with the real factory.
Often, clients think they have a direct line—but they’re actually dealing with a middleman posing as the manufacturer.
💸 They’ve never seen a true BOM breakdown.
Costs are padded, materials are substituted, and no one’s double-checking.
🛑 There’s no contract. No penalties. No accountability.
So when quality drops or delivery delays hit, there’s no leverage—just frustration.
📦 No one has visited the factory in 2+ years.
There’s no visibility, no oversight, and no relationship management beyond a WeChat group.
Fix These First—Then Decide if You Need to Leave
Before you relocate production, we recommend a full China Operations Review:
✅ Factory Confirmation & Background Check
Are you working with the real factory? Who owns it? Who do they serve?
✅ Production Process Audit
Is your supplier cutting corners? Are they actually following your spec or substituting materials to increase margins?
✅ Contract & Term Review
Do you have protection if they raise prices or delay delivery? Can you apply penalties?
✅ Cost Breakdown (BOM Audit)
What are you actually paying for—and what’s the factory’s real cost structure?
✅ Supplier Attitude Assessment
Are they still invested in your business? Will they negotiate to keep you? We find out—face-to-face.
Why This Saves Time, Money & Risk
🚫 Relocating before auditing leads to costly mistakes.
Factories in new countries may be cheaper—but what if they can’t meet your quality or timeline?
💡 Clients often find 10–20% savings within their current China setup.
Sometimes, your best deal is already in place—you just haven’t cleaned it up yet.
💼 Improving what you have is faster and lower-risk than starting over in a new country with no history or leverage.
How China Agent Ltd Helps You Fix Before You Flee
🔍 Operations Audit
We review your entire China setup—from production to payments—and highlight where you’re exposed or overpaying.
📞 Factory Re-engagement
We reintroduce your business properly: with face-to-face meetings, contract updates, and a formal renegotiation process.
✍️ New Terms, Clearer Expectations
We put contracts in place, clean up POs, and add penalties, delivery terms, and IP protection clauses—so the supplier knows you’re serious.
🔁 If It Can’t Be Fixed, We’ll Move It
And if your current supplier still refuses to change? We’ll help you transition—on your terms, not theirs.
Final Thought: Don’t Relocate Problems—Fix Them First
If your China production feels broken, don’t assume a new factory in Vietnam or India will solve it.
Bad systems, poor visibility, and weak contracts follow you wherever you go.
China Agent Ltd helps you take back control of your China operation. Audit first. Negotiate second. Move only if necessary.
