eCommerce Evolution

Beyond China: Smart Supply Chain Diversification & Optimization Without the Pitfalls


Listen Later

Our CEO Brett Curry sits with Jim Kennemer in this latest episode. Jim knows his stuff when it comes to tariffs, supply chain management and sourcing anything outside of China. Brett wanted to bring Jim on the pod to break down the opportunities and considerations of sourcing from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico, sharing real examples of how brands like Columbia Sportswear and Converse have legally engineered their products to slash tariff costs. From understanding country of origin rules to leveraging bonded warehouses for cash flow management, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for any brand looking to optimize their supply chain in today's volatile trade environment.

Key Takeaways


  • The DDP trap that could destroy your business – Why "delivered duty paid" arrangements are legal but dangerous when suppliers falsify invoices (and why you're still liable even if it's their mistake)
  • Tariff engineering strategies – How adding a simple pocket or felt liner can reclassify your products for lower tariff rates, plus when this optimization makes sense vs. when it backfires
  • Vietnam vs. other manufacturing hubs – Where Vietnam excels (textiles, wood goods, furniture), what to expect for pricing and quality, and why MOQs are higher than China
  • De minimis rules and bonded warehouses – How the $800 shipment exemption still works (except for China), and when custom bonded warehouses can turn a 30% tariff hit into manageable cash flow
  • Country of origin compliance – The "substantial transformation" rule, why trans-shipment will get you caught with 50% more audits happening, and how to properly document manufacturing

Whether you're considering your first move away from China or optimizing an existing diversified supply chain, this episode provides the roadmap to do it right without the costly compliance mistakes that are tripping up other brands.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

eCommerce EvolutionBy Brett Curry

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

50 ratings


More shows like eCommerce Evolution

View all
Social Media Marketing Podcast by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Podcast

1,438 Listeners

eComFuel by Andrew Youderian | e-Commerce Entrepreneur

eComFuel

314 Listeners

Shopify Masters by Shopify

Shopify Masters

378 Listeners

The GaryVee Audio Experience by Gary Vaynerchuk

The GaryVee Audio Experience

16,792 Listeners

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan by Foundr Media

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

572 Listeners

Perpetual Traffic by Tier 11

Perpetual Traffic

748 Listeners

Ecommerce Playbook: Numbers, Struggles & Growth by Common Thread Collective

Ecommerce Playbook: Numbers, Struggles & Growth

70 Listeners

Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips by Eric Siu and Neil Patel

Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

1,260 Listeners

Founders by David Senra

Founders

1,946 Listeners

The Game with Alex Hormozi by Alex Hormozi

The Game with Alex Hormozi

4,371 Listeners

My First Million by Hubspot Media

My First Million

2,629 Listeners

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg by All-In Podcast, LLC

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

9,255 Listeners

Marketing Made Simple by Powered by StoryBrand

Marketing Made Simple

290 Listeners

OPERATORS by OPERATORS

OPERATORS

45 Listeners

AI Explored by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner—AI marketing

AI Explored

85 Listeners