Switching factories—or moving production to a new country—is one of the most critical decisions a product company can make. Rising costs, quality issues, or shifting global dynamics often force brands to rethink their supply chains. But making a move without the right support can disrupt lead times, inflate costs, and compromise product quality.
That’s why companies come to Sourcify. Sourcify provides the structure, expertise, and transparency needed to transition production smoothly and confidently.
Below, the four key decision drivers are outlined—lead times, cost, quality, and communication—along with answers to the most common questions brands ask when preparing to change suppliers.
1. Lead Times: Moving Production Without Disrupting Supply
Production delays can destroy a sales cycle. When switching suppliers, even a small misstep can lead to weeks or months of lost inventory.
Why companies come to Sourcify:
Sourcify builds a transition timeline based on the brand’s production cycle, inventory levels, and shipping expectations. This ensures time for sample approval, trial runs, and the final switch—all without interrupting supply.
“What’s a reasonable timeline for changing suppliers without disrupting supply?”
Most transitions take 45–120 days, depending on factors such as:
- Product complexity
- Mold/tooling transfer requirements
- Compliance or certification needs
- Whether production is moving across countries
Sourcify provides a clear, step-by-step timeline so companies always know what is happening and when.
2. Cost: Lowering True Landed Cost—Not Just Unit Price
Brands often think their manufacturing is cost-effective—until hidden expenses surface:
- High MOQs
- Rising freight or duties
- Packaging inefficiencies
- High defect rates
- Rework and returns
These create a real financial burden.
Why companies come to Sourcify:
Sourcify evaluates true landed cost, comparing suppliers across global manufacturing hubs including China, Vietnam, Mexico, India, and the U.S.
“My current factory is too expensive or unreliable—how do I find a better one?”
Sourcify matches brands with vetted factories aligned with their price points, capacity needs, and technical requirements, then negotiates terms and timelines on their behalf.
3. Quality: Achieving Consistent Quality When Switching Factories
Quality issues are one of the top reasons companies seek a new manufacturer. As factories grow or shift priorities, product consistency often suffers.
“My current factory has quality issues — how can I find a new one?”
Sourcify solves this through a structured, quality-first onboarding process:
- Detailed product and process audit
- Matching with factories whose capabilities align with the brand’s specifications
- Pre-production sampling
- Trial runs
- Built-in QC checkpoints
- Third-party inspections
Why companies come to Sourcify:
Sourcify ensures the new factory clearly understands materials, tolerances, compliance standards, packaging requirements, and quality benchmarks—reducing risk during the transition.
“How do I ensure consistent quality when switching factories?”
Sourcify manages:
- QC documentation
- Reference sample creation
- In-line inspections
- Pre-shipment inspections
- Transparent reporting
This makes quality predictable and controlled—not dependent on factory luck.
4. Transparency & Communication: Clarity at Every Step
Poor communication is one of the biggest pain points brands have with overseas factories. Missed deadlines, incomplete updates, and communication delays often lead to avoidable problems.
Why companies come to Sourcify:
Sourcify centralizes and manages every communication touchpoint—providing visibility that traditional sourcing paths lack.
This includes:
- Real-time messaging
- Centralized production statuses
- Detailed Gantt-style timelines
- Document management
- Transparent issue tracking
With Sourcify, brands never feel “left in the dark.”
Common Questions Brands Ask Sourcify During a Production Move
“What’s the process of moving my production from China to Vietnam or Mexico?”
A typical Sourcify-led transition includes:
- Detailed product and cost assessment
- Factory vetting and shortlisting
- Sample creation and approval
- Mold/tooling transfer (if applicable)
- Pilot production run
- Full production onboarding
- Ongoing QC and timeline management
Every step is managed and documented so brands always know their status.
“How can I transfer molds, tooling, and materials to a new manufacturer?”
Sourcify coordinates the entire transfer, including:
- Tooling release documentation
- Freight arrangements
- Customs paperwork
- Arrival verification
- Mold calibration at the new factory
The process is handled professionally and securely, protecting the brand’s assets.
Why Brands Trust Sourcify When Switching Suppliers
Changing factories can feel risky, but staying with the wrong supplier is often far more costly.
Brands choose Sourcify because they want:
✔ A predictable transition timeline
✔ Lower total manufacturing cost
✔ Stable and consistent quality controls
✔ Transparent communication and reporting
✔ Production options across multiple countries
✔ A vetted network of reliable manufacturers
Most importantly, they want a partner who understands global manufacturing—not just another middleman.
Preparing to Switch Factories or Move Production?
For teams facing quality issues, rising costs, delayed shipments, or the need to diversify manufacturing locations, Sourcify provides the expertise and infrastructure to make the transition seamless.
If you’d like, the next step is easy:
Share what you’re manufacturing, and Sourcify can put together a custom production transition plan.
