Sourcing Office Furniture In China Can Save U.S. Distributors Tons of Money

Sourcing new office products in China may not be as easy as getting your main supply from just around the corner. However, it seems that for companies looking to have the lead on the competition in this day and age, they would need to plan on a strategy involving sourcing some product in China. Cost pressure is a reason that many American distributors are turning to the international suppliers who offer the lowest cost in labor, a major cost in any manufacturing or distribution project.

China’s demand for manufacturing facilities for office equipment, chairs, and furniture has grown significantly in the past few years. Many major furniture producers are located in China and the number is growing due to demand from American consumers. The world economy is seemingly recovering which means more opportunities for U.S. companies to export their products, but still China remains strong in the industry and hard to beat.

The U.S. however, does seem to have a terrific niche market in the ergonomic style and high-end design category. With the Herman Miller Aeron and Humanscale Freedom Chair being at the top of their class and uncomparable, the expensive ergonomic models are still mass produced in the United States.

With effective use of transportation and with knowledge of the importing and exporting industry, a company can take advantage of the low prices offered for basically the same office chairs, desks and furniture offered from the U.S. manufacturers.
With higher profit margins and product moving faster due to the outrageously low prices, American office furniture dealers who are taking advantage of these overseas pricing advantages are steps beyond the rest.

Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.

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Import or US Made Office Chairs, Is there a Difference?

When buying an office chair, few consumers consider where the product originated. Import office chair distribution is on the rise as China has become a major player in the chair manufacturing market. With volume shipments delivered to the U.S. and many contracts with large U.S. retail chain stores such as Target and Wal-mart, the imported chairs being delivered are on the rise. With Wal-mart being one of the leaders in the importing of products from China, they can offer prices hard to beat on most products.

These importers are all getting the product overseas due to the obvious price advantages and the high quality and quickly produced office chairs being offered, some even with manufacturer’s warranties. Online sites are also carrying imported office chairs and are offering the lowest prices on these office chairs to be found. Ebay and Overstock.com seem to have the niche in the market when it comes to online sales of import office chairs. Some sites like Bizchair.com and others also offering a wide selection of imported in stock models.

When purchasing the average imported office chair, most customers find that the quality, packaging from the originating factory and the inspection requirements are top rate. Not all models are the same, so the consumer also needs to do their homework. In most situations, the reputation of the seller of the chair should testify as to the quality of the chair.

When purchasing an import office chair, it is recommended to inquire as to the feedback and reputation of the seller as well as any testimonials from past customers on the product. This can be hard to do with the average retail chain, but most online sites will offer options when it comes to customer satisfaction reviews.

The imported office chairs offer the same line of features as American models with things like tilt mechanisms, height adjustments and lumbar support being the most popular. Chairs can also come with a warranty and some distributors offer their own warranties on the chairs they offer.

When it comes to price, most often, you will find many advantages and lower priced chairs on the import office line side. With chairs that appear quality wise to be exactly the same when it comes to features and options and with a lower price than most U.S. models, the import office chair industry is booming.

Author: Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.

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Office Furniture Imported From China is Growing in Volume

The number of office furniture manufacturing facilities is increasing in China to meet with the demand and need in the US. Offering an amazing price discount for basically the same products as their US competitors, they are gaining new business from office furniture dealers, both online and in retail establishments. When it comes to buying office chairs in bulk for an office environment, price can make all the difference in the decision making process.

The Chinese market for office manufacturing, as compared to other countries which also provide volume shipments, has a market which seems to be growing at a rapid rate. With many different choices listed on a site like Alibaba, a directory of international manufacturers and shipment companies, China comes up with the most listings.

New office spaces can require a large amount of working capital for buying furniture and buying in bulk can be necessary. It is also important to save time and make sure to get the right products necessary at the lowest cost. Imported chairs in bulk, such as task chairs for standard employee use and high-end executive models are all available from Chinese manufacturers at an amazing price point.

When ordering an entire room full of conference chairs or that very important wood conference table, imported models can offer a price that allows the executive to purchase the supplies and still stay on budget.

U.S. manufacturer’s are not out of the game yet. The US competitors still remain strong when it comes to producing a high-end ergonomic custom chair, with Humanscale and Herman Miller leading the pack. The United States has several different manufacturers of custom ordered furniture but China still holds strong for the standard office chair with mass production available to importers. For a standard office chair or furniture piece, Chinese imported models still provide the user with high quality and the lowest price.

Some large U.S. office furniture distributors such as Office Star, also obtain some of their inventory from overseas manufacturer’s in China and have been importing chairs and furniture for some time from overseas. With more large distributors tapping into the overseas market, the doors will open wider for the smaller businesses, leading to more overseas product available in the US. As more and more dealers are purchasing from China, it is hoped that the price will still stay as low as it can to both the customers and the importers.

Author: Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.

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