Thinking about moving production out of China? Start with the right questions.
Every brand is having the China+1 conversation right now. Most are having it badly — reacting to tariff headlines instead of evaluating what actually makes sense for their specific product, volume, and supplier relationships. GWC helps brands slow that conversation down before money moves.
Who this is for
You're sourcing from China and under pressure — from your board, your customers, or your margins — to evaluate alternatives. You don't want to make a reactive decision. You want to know whether moving makes sense, which categories to move first, and what a credible alternative supplier looks like before you commit to a factory visit.
What's not right about most China+1 advice
Most sourcing agencies pushing Vietnam or Cambodia have a commercial interest in the move. They get paid when you switch factories. GWC has no commission relationship with any factory in any country. The assessment is the product — not the placement.
What a China+1 assessment covers
- Your current supplier dependency map — where are you actually exposed?
- Category-by-category move viability — what travels well, what doesn't
- Realistic cost delta including tooling, sampling, and transition risk
- Supplier shortlist criteria for target markets
- Red flags to screen for before any factory visit
- Go / pause / no-go recommendation with written rationale
How it works
Remote assessment based on your current supplier data, product specs, and volume. Typically 2–3 weeks. Travel available for on-site evaluation at target factories if the engagement scope warrants it.
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When the next question sits next doorFAQ
Does GWC earn commission if we move to Vietnam or another country?
No. GWC has no commission relationship with factories in any country. The assessment is the product—not factory placement.
Do you need to visit factories as part of the assessment?
The core engagement is remote: your supplier data, product specs, and volume. On-site evaluation at target factories is available when scope warrants travel.
How long does a China+1 assessment take?
Typically two to three weeks for a remote assessment with written go / pause / no-go rationale.
Next step
Send your supplier data, product specs, and volume context. GWC replies with scope and timing for a China+1 assessment.