product with parts from 2 countries

Re: [spiers] product with parts from 2 countries

I'm contemplating of using a higher quality part of a product from
Europe. What is the most cost effective way to approach this? For
example, I'd like to produce a candle holder with an expensive candle.

***A very commoon strategy...***

Holders made in China, candles made in France. Should I:
1) Ship the parts to US and have it packaged here.
2) Ship candles to China and have them put the product together?

***the trick is to cost both scenarios and see which is best for the
consumer...***

In
this scenario, would my trading company in HK purchase the candles and
then have me reimburse later?

***that is often the case...***

What are other options?


***Limoges is a world renown mark. To legally be Limoges, the item has to
ceramics either fired or painted in Limoges France. Therefore, ceramics fired
in Limoges but painted in China can be sold as Limoges, or ceramics fired
overseas and painted in Limoges can also be sold as Limoges. Not sure how this
applies to your situation, but you may find it inspires innovation.***

John

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