What if you could lower your production costs, improve product quality, and strengthen your vendor relationships—all at once?
For many apparel brands, that’s the dream. But between high domestic manufacturing costs and inconsistent quality control, it often feels impossible to scale without compromise.
That was the reality for a growing U.S.-based apparel company—until they rethought how and where their products were made.
The Challenge: High Costs, Limited Growth
Despite strong sales and a loyal customer base, the brand’s domestic production setup had become a bottleneck.
- Manufacturing costs were eroding margins.
- Quality consistency varied from batch to batch.
- Limited production capacity made it difficult to scale new SKUs.
They needed a sourcing strategy that could deliver savings without sacrificing the craftsmanship their brand was known for.
The Turning Point: Partnering with Move Supply Chain
The brand reached out to Move Supply Chain for help transitioning their production overseas—a move that can be complex, but transformative when executed strategically.
Our team began by mapping out their full SKU portfolio—over 120 styles—and identifying vendors overseas that could match their material, quality, and compliance standards.
We didn’t just look for lower prices. We looked for better partnerships: manufacturers that were transparent, scalable, and aligned with the brand’s long-term vision.
The Process: Building a Stronger Vendor Network
Our sourcing specialists:
- Vetted multiple overseas vendors, ranking them by cost structure, lead times, and quality performance.
- Managed the sampling process to ensure each potential partner could meet the client’s standards before production began.
- Negotiated new terms and MOQs, giving the brand more flexibility to test and scale new products.
From start to finish, Move Supply Chain handled the full transition—sourcing, vetting, negotiation, and production sampling—so the client’s team could stay focused on product design and marketing.
The Results: Cost Savings, Efficiency, and Scalability
Once the new vendor network was in place, the impact was immediate:
- 25%+ reduction in production costs
By moving to qualified overseas manufacturers, the brand unlocked significant cost savings—freeing up capital to reinvest in marketing and product development. - Improved scalability
Flexible MOQs allowed faster product launches and easier entry into new categories. - Streamlined operations
Simplified vendor communication and more predictable lead times reduced delays and shortened time-to-market. - Operational resilience
Diversified supplier relationships reduced the risk of stockouts and production slowdowns.
The Outcome: A Supply Chain Built for Growth
Today, the brand’s production runs are smoother, margins are stronger, and their quality control is more consistent than ever. Early sampling rounds already show higher-quality finishes at a lower cost per unit.
By letting Move Supply Chain handle the heavy lifting of vendor sourcing and management, the brand saved months of trial-and-error and avoided costly missteps common in overseas manufacturing transitions.
The Takeaway
Strategic sourcing isn’t just about finding cheaper factories—it’s about building the right partnerships that support scale, quality, and brand growth.
At Move Supply Chain, we help DTC and consumer brands rethink their operations—one vendor, shipment, and margin point at a time.
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