LATAMGuy has brokered more than 3,500,000 units across 300 SKUs from collectibles to mobility scooters – consistently saving clients 30 percent on both costs and lead times.
Below, find real-life examples of how LATAMGuy helped businesses switch to Latin American suppliers and the resulting benefits. Some of them may be relevant to you.
A renowned collectible brand faced a crisis: their costly but reliable American maker of resin sculptures decided to close shop. They turned to factories in Asia but none they tried could match the quality. LATAMGuy introduced them to two suppliers in Mexico.
The brand now saves 23 percent more per item than they expected, with the same excellent quality.
A mobility scooter company wanted to reduce dependence on Asian and European vendors while meeting strict FDA standards. LATAMGuy presented six Mexican suppliers that ticked every box.
The company has since invested $300,000 across eight SKUs.
A card game business was frustrated with late deliveries and inconsistent quality from Chinese suppliers. Through LATAMGuy, they fully shifted to Colombian manufacturers.
They have since produced 200,000 units and the owner landed a seven-figure buyout.
A book publisher wanted to move away from unreliable Asian suppliers. LATAMGuy helped them switch to its Latin American manufacturing network.
They became the second fastest-growing independent publisher in 2022... while competitors couldn't get their products out of China.
When sourcing your figures from Asia or the U.S., you face three major burdens: labor costs, shipping times, and tariffs.
Resin figures, especially those requiring more labor or multiple production processes, have more competitive landed costs from Latin America.
Latin America, especially Mexico, is also more competitive for bulky items that are costly to ship.
Cut these needless expenses, cut the waiting time, and you save a minimum of 30 percent on your total costs and speed up your time to market. This could be money to invest into new figures or marketing – or just keep more profit.
Even when Asian manufacturing seems cheaper, Latin America is better value at a lower overall cost because of proximity, better quality control, local support, and dependable suppliers.
And let’s not forget peace of mind. Recent years have shown how vulnerable supply chains are to sudden, crippling disruptions. During the COVID-19 chaos, shipping times from Asia stretched to 159 days and shipping costs jumped from $1,250 per container to $15,000.
Inconsistent quality, poor transparency, time zone differences, and cultural barriers make things worse.
LATAMGuy's vetted manufacturing network in Latin America eliminates these problems – without the busywork.
Consider also that China had 26 public holidays in 2023, while Mexico had just 8. There is simply less time in China to get things done. For instance, around the Lunar New Year, Chinese factories close for about a month.
You are not alone if you feel paralyzed at the mere thought of spending more than 200 hours of work spread over several months – finding suppliers, researching, calling them, setting up initial talks, sending specs, sending samples, negotiating contracts, figuring out local business laws and culture, monitoring quality, and coordinating logistics...
Now see how LATAMGuy’s local expertise, partnerships, and tested approach take you straight to the good stuff.
Due diligence at LATAMGuy is comparable to that of billion-dollar firms, guaranteeing a curated supplier network that is as good as U.S. and Canadian makers – often with newer factories and equipment.
Your collectibles turn iconic characters from screen and print into physical masterpieces. Your artists pour their hearts into every intricate detail.
Our dependable Latin American manufacturers act as an extension of your brand, consistently meeting your high standards for detailing and durability.
Fans get the same lifelike figures they love, only faster. You save 30 percent on costs and lead times.
A single supplier, especially overseas, is risky. Diversifying your supply base means your figures keep moving even if one supplier has issues.
The collectibles brand whose U.S. supplier closed now works with two Mexican suppliers, erasing worries of production bottlenecks and increasing output capacity.
What could you achieve with a more reliable supplier base that can make as much product as your buyers demand?
Normally, you would have sunk tens of thousands into this project before even seeing a prototype.
LATAMGuy introduces a risk-free model: you pay nothing until you place your first purchase order.
Supplier research, matching, negotiations, agreements, samples, and everything in between are at our risk.
You only pay once you are confident that your Latin American suppliers will deliver your figures with impeccable quality.
You built a brand your fans love for its inimitable collectibles. You can walk away from this opportunity and continue dealing with growing costs and extended wait times.
Or you can switch suppliers with LATAMGuy and cut your costs through local support, excellent quality control, and reliable lead times.
All for $0 upfront. You don't pay a cent until your first purchase order.
There's no commitment or risk to you.
Our clients save more than expected and use those savings to develop new figures, launch marketing campaigns, or just keep more profit. You too can get at least 30 percent of your money back and invest it in your business, with zero upfront costs.