Case studies & sample products
Sourcing in Vietnam has more than eight years of Asian sourcing expertise and experience. Below are some example case studies from satisfied clients.
Pokerstars.comAMP UK
Product sourcing for Pokerstars.com
"I am highly impressed with Sourcing In Vietnam's good understanding of our assignments. They always have a range of options for us to consider. It feels good to deal with international professionals with local expertise. We will continue to use Sourcing in Vietnam for all our needs."
Pokerstars.com
Background
Pokerstars.com is the world's largest poker site, with millions of members worldwide. In 2007 they entered the Guinness World Record books for having the most players simultaneously playing online at Pokerstars.com - 151,758! Pokerstars.com always needs to purchase playing cards, playing chips, table clothes as well as a wide range of accessories.
Approach
Pokerstars.com's main business is online gaming, but they have a very comprehensive rewards scheme for their players in the form of gift items found at their website. They needed to find a supplier which could deliver the requisite quality while at the same time reducing costs. Based on the detailed brief from Pokerstars.com, Sourcing in Vietnam sourced the perfect solution to their needs and oversaw the entire procurement process from production to quality control to delivery.
Sourcing results
- Fundamentally changed Pokerstars.com's sourcing strategy, from brand segmentation to technology segmentation.
- Negotiated reduction on cost of pilot categories of between 30% and 40%.
- Handled all shipping and logistics, delivering straight to client warehouses in Europe and USA.
- Improved client sourcing processes and organization.
- Client ultimately chose to outsource all procurement of its BTL categories to Sourcing in Vietnam.
Product sourcing for AMP UK
"Sourcing in Vietnam always comes up with gift ideas that are creative and highly appreciated by our customers. They offer excellent quality at competitive prices and offer first class account management at the same time. It is certainly our first choice for premium sourcing."
Ben McCormack Managing Director, AMP UK
Background
AMP UK is a London-based advertising and marketing company that has a wide range of clients looking for fast and easy solutions to their product needs. They are a medium sized company and their client base is encompasses many sectors and industries, so their needs are always changing with each client and campaign.
Approach
AMP UK's needs were very specific in that they operate in an industry where image and quality are paramount to their clients. With this in mind, Sourcing in Vietnam sought out the highest quality of products for them to choose from, ranging from garments to branded promotional gifts to be used in advertising campaigns. Their industry operates on tight deadlines, so being able to fulfil orders at short notice and with short lead times was crucial to the client.
Sourcing results
- Sourcing in Vietnam delivered premium branded products which met all client specifications.
- Reduced client’s expenditure on outsourced products by between 20% and 30% in under a year.
- Sourcing in Vietnam met all time constraints and AMP UK received very positive feedback from its clients.
