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✍️Why do experienced importers and luxury brands choose Jiean Bags?
In the world of manufacturing and foreign trade, collaboration offers many opportunities. Yet, despite the allure of partnering with other factories to expand our reach, Jiean Bags has consistently chosen to operate independently in this domain. Over the years, we’ve received numerous proposals from other factory owners, suggesting partnerships like, “You handle the entire foreign trade department while I focus on production,” or “Let’s split the markets—you take overseas, I’ll take domestic.” While these offers seem tempting, our experience has taught us that such partnerships come with significant challenges.
Here’s why we at Jiean Bags believe in maintaining our independence:
Factories and markets often operate with inherently conflicting mindsets. As someone who has been involved in both production and market-facing roles, I’ve observed how factory owners often respond to customer demands with phrases like “I don’t have it,” “I can’t do it,” or “That’s too much hassle.” Even when they have the capacity, their reluctance to engage with the market’s needs often stems from a fundamental difference in perspective. This clash becomes a major obstacle when a factory is not just a supplier but a partner. The daily friction from these conflicting viewpoints can lead to frustration and inefficiency, ultimately harming the business.
There’s a world of difference between wanting to expand into foreign trade and having the capability or expertise to do so. Many factories consider partnering with us because they’ve struggled with foreign trade or have focused solely on domestic markets. They might assume that since the products are the same, entering foreign markets should be straightforward. However, the reality is far more complex. The product requirements for different countries, including certifications and compliance issues, often require a complete redesign and redevelopment process, which is neither quick nor easy. This misunderstanding can lead to significant delays and financial losses.
The idea of combining trade and factory operations in a partnership is fundamentally flawed. In such a setup, who has the final say? If the factory, with its production-focused mindset, is given equal or more control, the business is likely to suffer. It’s akin to asking a B2B expert to start from scratch in B2C—it simply doesn’t work. At Jiean Bags, we believe that each entity should focus on its core strengths rather than diluting them through misguided partnerships.
