China+1
Add India to your supply chain — without starting over.
A second source in India reduces your exposure to any single country. We find which of your products India makes well, qualify suppliers against your current standard and run both programmes side by side.
Samples in hand
7–14days
Typical sampling window once the brief is locked
PO to dispatch
6–12weeks
Typical production lead time, category-dependent
Typical MOQs
200–1,000units
Minimum order quantities vary by category
Pre-shipment inspection
AQL 2.5 / 4.0
Major / minor defect acceptance levels
Delivery terms
EXW → DDP
Factory gate to your door, duties paid
Why India
A second source with real depth.
Deep craft & industrial clusters
Specialist hubs for metal, wood, glass, ceramics, textiles and apparel — each with generations of know-how.
Scale and handcraft together
From artisan workshops to large export houses, so you can match capability to the product.
Established export routes
Major ports including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Vizag and Tuticorin.
Compliance-capable suppliers
Suppliers certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and experienced with REACH and CPSIA.
The programme
Five steps to a resilient second source.
A gradual, evidence-led shift — benchmarked against what you buy today.
- 01
Portfolio fit
We review your SKUs and identify those that are a strong fit for Indian clusters — and those that aren't.
- 02
Match & verify
AI-assisted discovery plus human verification to find suppliers who can meet your existing specs.
- 03
Benchmark samples
Samples (typically in 7–14 days) benchmarked side-by-side with your current production.
- 04
Pilot order
A pilot PO with full production monitoring and AQL 2.5 / 4.0 inspection.
- 05
Scale up
Shift volume gradually as quality and lead times are proven, with one accountable partner throughout.
Compare
Going it alone vs. one accountable partner
| Area | Going it alone | With IndiaUnbox |
|---|---|---|
| Finding suppliers | Directories and trade fairs; hard to tell makers from traders | AI-assisted discovery, every supplier human-verified |
| Quality benchmark | Rely on supplier claims | Samples benchmarked against your current production |
| On-the-ground oversight | Travel or hire locally | Team present in India's industrial clusters |
| Compliance | Learn each market's rules yourself | REACH, CPSIA, ISPM 15 mapped from day one |
| Logistics | Separate forwarder and customs broker | EXW to DDP, managed end to end |
| Accountability | Split across several vendors | One accountable partner from RFQ to doorstep |
In practice
What a China+1 programme looks like
An illustrative scenario based on how we work.
FAQ
China+1 questions
Start with a few SKUs.
Tell us what you buy today and where it ships. We'll show you which products India makes well — and how we'd qualify them.
Or call +91 87553 00795 · support@indiaunbox.com