Low-Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) is a procurement strategy in which a company sources materials from countries with lower labor and production costs in order to cut operating expenses.
MES currently sources from India, China, & Australia.
When considering a LCCS supplier, what range of services should I expect?
The depth of service varies depending on the needs of the buyer. MES will tailor a program to fit your needs.
Most of our customers are startled to learn the range of different fees involved in importing goods. Do you know your Total Landed Costs (TLC)? For more details on TLC and items which affect your total costs, please see here
As an experienced LCCS supplier, MES routinely handles:
- Sourcing to Qualified Manufacturing Suppliers
- Soliciting Quotes From Qualified Suppliers
- Conducting Initial Site Visits
- Negotiating Contract Terms
- Engineering Services
- 3rd Party Production Run Quality Audits
- Arranging Lowest-Cost Transportation to the US
- Customs Clearance & Fees
- Transportation From Port of Entry
- Domestic Operations: Final Machining & Parts Commonization
- Warehousing, JIT Delivery to Your Location
Our suppliers are qualified suppliers in their industries. They are required to have ISO 9001 certification. They are also required to demonstrate quality and delivery capabilities to meet our US customers demanding requirements.
Key Components of Total Landed Cost
