Acrossriver

�?What November Taught Me About China’s OEM/ODM Landscape (Post-Covid Reality)? November just wrapped up, and it was one of our busiest months - We welcomed multiple clients from Europe and US to Nanjing, different brands, different markets, different company size�?but they all told me the same thing about their suppliers in China.It made me rethink where China’s OEM / ODM industry is heading next.? Here are the three patterns I kept hearing again and again:1️⃣ ODM suppliers are thriving - across all regions and categories.No matter jacket, knitwear, dress or shirts…If a supplier can design, propose, solve problems, and support flexible MOQs �?they are doing very well.2️⃣ Traditional OEM suppliers are struggling.Factories that only “execute Tech Packs�? need 100% clear instructions, or rely purely on cheap labor & big volumes �?are under the most pressure.3️⃣ Brands now value flexibility more than ever.Especially small/medium brands or DTC:Faster samplingSmaller MOQDesign supportPredictable communicationThese matter more than price differences of $0.5�?1.0 per pcs.? To me, this shift is very clear:In the post-Covid world, development ability is the real competitiveness of a manufacturer.Not capacity.Not price.Not location.�?Development ability. ? November also reaffirmed our own direction at AcrossRiver:Small MOQ (300 pcs)Strong ODM capabilityFast sampling & technical communicationA development room built for designers, not just productionThis “development-first manufacturing�?is exactly what brands are looking for now.? For the designers & buyers here:Does this match what you’re seeing too?Are you also shifting toward more flexible, development-focused partners?I’d love to hear your perspective.