How long does an overseas project take?

Upon final sample approval, production time is typically 30 days, with another 3 weeks or so for shipping. Some projects can take longer depending on the complexity of production. A majority of this time is devoted to ocean shipping. Expedited shipping can be arranged if required. SSN offers the speed and turnaround you need state-side, while leveraging the labor economies of Asian markets.

What about shipping and customs?

SSN is adept at managing the myriad of shipping and customs issues that are part of the overseas trade process. These fees, along with ocean freight costs, are included in SSN’s project cost estimate. Expedited air freight can add significantly to the cost of an overseas project, so it is important to work with a source like SSN to make sure that your project is produced on time and on budget. SSN offers the speed and turnaround you need state-side, while leveraging the labor economies of Asian markets.

Do you use metric measurements? If so, how do I account for the differences compared with U.S. sizes?

SSN‘s project managers are skilled at accurately converting U.S. measurements to metric.

To discuss how SSN might help your business cut its manufacturing and assembly costs through offshore outsourcing to Asia, call an SSN outsource expert at 815.978.8729 or email success@supplysolutionsnetwork.com.

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