Renaud Anjoran, Sofeast's CEO, catches up with Adrian from the team to talk about reducing lead times from suppliers in China or other Asian countries.
They cover why reducing lead times is important, the benefits of doing so, what causes longer lead times, and some strategies you can follow to reduce them and receive your products faster.
Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction & chat about the COVID-19 situation in South China which does have a hand in delayed shipments and increased lead times.
04:05 - Why should importers be striving to reduce lead times?
08:55 - Another reason why...
13:55 - Some of the common causes of lengthy lead times.
24:45 - Renaud's key strategies for reducing lead times.
40:47 - The role of vetting suitable suppliers in obtaining good lead times.
42:52 - Wrapping up
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