Vietnam Sourcing 101: From First Contact to Long-Term Supplier Partnership

CCIFV Webinar on 3 September: Building Successful Supplier Relationships in Vietnam and Diversifying Your Sourcing Beyond China+1

Vietnam Sourcing 101: From First Contact to Long-Term Supplier Partnership

Webinar — Thursday, September 3, 2026, 3:00 PM (Google Meet), estimated duration: 1 hour

Finding a factory in Vietnam is only the first step. Many foreign companies face challenges when establishing their first relationships with Vietnamese manufacturers: communication gaps, unclear expectations, quality issues, or production management difficulties.

This webinar, organized by the CCIFV Sourcing Committee, offers practical, real-world insights on how to approach, qualify, and work effectively with Vietnamese suppliers. It will also explore how to move beyond the "China+1" strategy toward a more diversified "China+X" model, using Vietnam as part of a broader risk-management strategy.

Agenda:

• Working with Vietnamese manufacturers: common mistakes made by foreign companies and key considerations when establishing a new supplier relationship
• Diversifying your sourcing: moving from China+1 to China+X, and Vietnam's role in a more resilient supply model
• Q&A session

What you will learn:

• Avoid common pitfalls when starting to work with Vietnamese manufacturers
• Make more informed decisions when choosing and managing your manufacturing partners
• Build strong supplier relationships from the very first order
• Understand how to diversify your sourcing strategy beyond China+1
• Discover how Vietnam can strengthen the resilience of your supply chain

Target audience: Foreign buyers, sourcing professionals, and investors working with — or looking to work with — Vietnamese manufacturers.

Speakers:

• Nguyễn Thiên Kim, Strategic Partner (Germany), FVSource
• Guillaume Rondan, Founder & CEO, MoveToAsia — Co-Chair of the Sourcing Committee
• Mickaël Driol, CEO, Mekong Partners — Co-Chair of the Sourcing Committee

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