For companies that source their products from China or other Asian countries, anticipating this period is crucial to securing their operations and avoiding costly delays.
Chinese New Year: what impact will it have on your supply chain?
During this period, millions of workers migrated to be reunited with their families, triggering a wave of migration. prolonged plant closures and a general slowdown in industrial and commercial activity.
The direct consequences for importers are numerous:
- Total closures or partial factories.
- Production slowdown and a drop in quality due to the rush before the holidays.
- Increased demand and bottlenecks in order books.
- Tensions over logistics These include limited container availability, higher transport costs and shipping delays.
- Gradual recovery after holidays, sometimes with a high turnover of staff.
If left unprepared, these disruptions can have a direct impact on your delivery times, costs and customer satisfaction.
7 tips for preparing for Chinese New Year
At GPS Monaco Group,with more than 27 years' experience in the international sourcing and supply chain management in Asia, we are helping our customers to navigate through this critical period with peace of mind. Here are our recommendations:
- Plan your orders in advance Launch your production no later than the end of November 2025 to avoid end-of-year traffic jams.
- Check production times Make sure your suppliers meet realistic deadlines.
- Anticipate logistics Organise your transport 4 to 6 weeks before your holidays to ensure that you have enough space for your freight.
- Prepare for cost increases Factor in seasonal increases in the cost of raw materials and transport into your budgets.
- Add a safety margin Please allow an extra month for orders placed in January 2026.
- Secure your critical supplies This is particularly important if you work with seasonal or high-demand products.
- Plan your payments Bank transactions are often suspended during the festivities.
GPS Monaco Group: your partner for secure purchases
Thanks to our offices in Asia and our network of audited suppliers, we guarantee our customers :
- Proactive risk management for Chinese holidays.
- Rigorous monitoring of quality and deadlines.
- Optimised logistics to reduce delays.
- Personalised support, from supplier negotiations to final delivery.
By entrusting your projects to GPS Monaco Group, you can turn the constraints of the Chinese New Year into strategic opportunities.
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