The Real Truth About Sourcing Outside China in 2025

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Synapse Sessions - Amazon Expert Series

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The Real Truth About Sourcing Outside China in 2025

Synapse Sessions - Amazon Expert Series

27 minutes 1 second

4 months ago

The Real Truth About Sourcing Outside China in 2025

In this critical episode of Synapse Sessions, I sit down with Jim Kennemer, founder of Cosmos Sourcing, who's helped over 1,000 Amazon sellers navigate the shift from China to Vietnam manufacturing. With 30% tariffs hitting Chinese goods and rising supply chain costs, Jim reveals why most sellers are approaching Vietnam sourcing completely wrong.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- Why Vietnam requires CONTRACT manufacturing (not private label like China)- The real cost breakdown of Vietnamese vs Chinese production- How customs bonded warehouses can save your cash flow during tariff chaos- Why MOQs are actually HIGHER in Vietnam (and how to work around it)- The exact product categories where Vietnam beats China on quality- Smart inventory strategies to minimize tariff impact on Q4 prep- Why Vietnamese suppliers are more direct (and why that's actually better)Jim breaks down the biggest misconceptions about sourcing outside China and shares the exact strategies his clients use to build tariff-resistant supply chains. If you're tired of getting crushed by tariffs or want to future-proof your Amazon business, this episode gives you the roadmap.--------------Get in touch with Jim Kennemer👉 https://www.cosmosourcing.com/👉 jim@cosmosourcing.com--------------✅ Other FREE Tools ✅PPC Analyzer🔗 https://link.sellersynapse.com/PPC-tool-ytPPC N-gram analyzer pro🔗 https://link.sellersynapse.com/ngram-ytListing Analyzer🔗 https://link.sellersynapse.com/roastmylisting-ytN-gram analyzer GPT🔗 https://link.sellersynapse.com/ngram-gpt--------------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Vietnam Sourcing Strategy00:37 Biggest Misconceptions About Sourcing Outside China02:35 Current Tariff Situation and Impact on Amazon Sellers04:33 Why Jim Chose Vietnam Over Other Countries07:34 Quality and MOQ Comparisons: Vietnam vs China09:52 DIY Sourcing Process and Research Tools11:27 Minimum Revenue for Multi-Country Sourcing Strategy13:06 Communication Styles with Vietnamese Suppliers16:47 Quick Tariff Reduction Strategies for Current Climate19:13 Custom Bonded Warehouses Explained22:44 Q4 Preparation and Timeline Planning25:36 Lead Times: Vietnam vs China Comparison26:15 How to Contact Cosmos Sourcing