At the moment, in Vietnam, there are many Plywood suppliers from all kinds. It might be a headache for you to choose the right one to cooperate with, even you have already done some trading with Vietnam companies before. Here are our tips and advice for you to get the right Plywood manufacturer in Vietnam.
Many people assume that it’s always good to work with Factory directly. However, the truth is it depends. If you need only 1 or 2 types of plywood and you have your people here in Vietnam to make sure the quality, the factory would be your choice. As the capacity of each factory is limited and the fact is that Vietnam manufacturers are not so good at inspecting the quality, there could be quite many problems araising. Besides, it’s not easy to get a spot in a well-running factory as chances are they already get full orders monthly from their partners.Meanwhile, working with a trading company is not always a worse choice. Credible and professional trading companies often have strict requirements and quality control processes for factories which they purchase from. Other than that, trading companies probably have a wide range of factories and as a result, they can provide you with big quantities and various kinds of products. Experience in the export field is also a good point for these plywood suppliers
An important aspect to consider is the supplier’s capability. Get to know about their manufacturing process, quality control process,… - Which kinds of products are they supplying? - How many CBM they can provide monthly? - How long to fulfill an order? - Are they familiar with the certification required?...In addition, it is necessary to find out more information about suppliers on the media such as Website, Facebook, LinkedIn.
It’s always good to ask for examples, samples,s or proofs of the similar products they produce for their clients. On occasions, they may turn down your request as confidentiality, that’s fair enough as they have serious about protecting their customers’ information. However, you can always ask for their latest Bill of Lading to their customers to prove that they are running well, the quantity might speak volumes about their capabilities.
When approaching manufacturers you should always have a set of specific requirements. The more detailed information you provide them the better they can quote you. Misunderstanding between buyers and suppliers still sometimes happens due to a lack of particular requirements.
Asking advice from your plywood manufacturer is also a good idea to see whether they do fully understand your requirements or not. You probably get some useful advice from the suppliers, maybe an alternative or proper specifications.
Don’t just go for the cheapest option, make sure you take all costs into accounts. At the beginning, it’s acceptable to try some plywood manufacturer at once. After you check the cargo with your own eyes and hands, you could make your final choice, who to accompany.
Payment terms and shipping terms also should be taken carefully into account. Especially in a time of chaos, the market price fluctuates a lot. Some suppliers might turn the deals if there are too many changes such as ocean freight,… You should discuss these situations in advance to avoid controversy.