THE COMPANY

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE(S)

The French company is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing and distributing premium textile products tailored for luxury and fashion brands. Their product range includes personalized ribbons, decorative textiles, branded labels, and various accessories.

The company sought to expand its supplier base by identifying new sources in Türkiye for a new range of products. This strategic move aimed to diversify its supply chain beyond Asia and enhance its product portfolio. Türkiye emerged as a priority target due to its strategic geographic location and advanced industrial capabilities.

CONTENT OF SUPPORT

ADVANTIS provided extensive support throughout the supplier sourcing process :

• Identification and pre-qualification of suppliers :

• Conducted a comprehensive search to identify and shortlist potential manufacturers in Türkiye.
• Assessed and pre-qualified suppliers based on their market positioning and key profiles to ensure alignment with the company's needs.

• Request for information (RFI) :

• Performed rigorous audits to evaluate industrial and technical capabilities.
• Verified suppliers’ certifications, quality standards, and references to ensure they met the required criteria.

• On-site visits and cultural support :

• Coordinated and organized visits to potential suppliers, providing on-the-ground support for cultural and linguistic barriers.
• Ensured effective communication and understanding between the company and potential partners.

• Assistance with RFQ follow-up :

• Supported the company in managing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and facilitated ongoing negotiations with potential suppliers.

RESULT(S)

As a result of ADVANTIS’s support, the company successfully identified and engaged with three promising suppliers in Türkiye, positioning itself to enhance its product offerings and strengthen its supply chain.

We entrusted Advantis with the task of finding partners in Türkiye, based on a specific set of requirements for high-end products. We greatly appreciated this collaboration, marked by highly professional work. Our interactions were very constructive throughout the mission, which successfully led to the selection of a partner with whom we are now in the final stages of negotiation! Many thanks to the entire team for their excellent work.

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