My understanding is that tier 2 (and 3) suppliers manufacture the underlying plain products which 4imprint sells. These include bags, stationery, clothing, reusable cups and low value electronics. Such suppliers are typically based in low cost countries like China.
Tier 1 suppliers are responsible for sourcing these products, stocking them in the US and printing 4imprint's customers' branding on them. By maintaining a ready stock of its products on shore in the US mainly through its tier 1 suppliers, 4imprint is able to dependably provide short delivery times to its customers.
Can you elaborate further on what's Tier 1 supplier job and Tier 2 supplier job in the supply chain of the product please? Thanks
Hi VP,
My understanding is that tier 2 (and 3) suppliers manufacture the underlying plain products which 4imprint sells. These include bags, stationery, clothing, reusable cups and low value electronics. Such suppliers are typically based in low cost countries like China.
Tier 1 suppliers are responsible for sourcing these products, stocking them in the US and printing 4imprint's customers' branding on them. By maintaining a ready stock of its products on shore in the US mainly through its tier 1 suppliers, 4imprint is able to dependably provide short delivery times to its customers.
Matt