Short vs Long supply chain
Short (EU/local): 5-15 day lead, higher per-unit cost, EU compliance built in, agile reorder. Long (Asia): 60-90 day lead, lower unit cost, MOQs 500+, harder ESG audit trail.
Short chain — speed and compliance
Sourcing within Italy or neighbouring EU keeps lead time at 5-15 working days and gives full visibility on REACH SVHC, Oeko-Tex, FSC, and worker conditions. Reorders ship in days, not months — critical for event-driven and tactical campaigns. Per-unit price is 15-40% higher than Asia-sourced equivalents, but speed-to-market and ESG defensibility usually pay back.
Long chain — lower unit cost at scale
Asia sourcing (China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India) cuts per-unit cost 30-50% on high-volume runs (500-50,000+ units), but adds 60-90 day lead time, container-load MOQs and significantly more procurement overhead (factory audits, BSCI/Sedex, customs paperwork). Best for predictable annual core SKUs — workforce uniforms, large-format giveaways — where lead time can be planned 6 months out.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. E-invoices via SdI. SEPA or card via Stripe. MOQ depends on item tier. Standard lead 5-8 working days, rush production +35% delivers in 3-5 days. Milano production hub serves the whole country.
FAQ
Pricing model?
EUR pricing, IVA 22%, e-invoice via SdI. Volume discounts up to 30%.
Lead time?
5-8 working days standard, 3-5 days rush at +35% surcharge.
MOQ?
50 units for premium / engraved items, 100-250 for printed.
Compliance?
REACH SVHC, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, FSC packaging, GRS for recycled.
Payment terms?
50/50 deposit + balance for new accounts; Net-30 after 3+ paid invoices and credit approval.