Not all manufacturing roads lead back to China

With all the global uncertainty around tariffs, especially the ongoing tensions and trade negotiations between China and the USA, brands need to develop strategic supply chains that offer both price competitiveness and long-term stability. At Prometheus Advisors, we specialize in helping beauty and personal care brands build resilient sourcing strategies that reduce risk, maintain agility, and ensure reliable product flow in an unpredictable global market.

In the beauty and personal care space, speed-to-market and brand consistency are non-negotiable. That’s why relying on a single-source manufacturing strategy, especially one vulnerable to trade disruptions, can quickly become a liability. Emerging regions such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Mexico are rising as smart alternatives, offering both favorable labor markets and improving capabilities in packaging, filling, and sustainable manufacturing practices that matter to beauty consumers.

Forward-thinking brands are adopting a “China + 1” or even “China + 3” model—strategically expanding their supplier footprint while preserving quality and compliance. For beauty and personal care, this diversification can also help unlock innovation in packaging design, sustainable materials, and clean manufacturing processes that align with evolving consumer expectations.

At Prometheus Advisors, we don’t just reduce sourcing risk, we help you build a supply chain advantage. From ingredient and component sourcing to packaging and co-manufacturing, we help beauty brands evaluate their options holistically. Our approach considers total landed cost, lead-time flexibility, ESG compliance, and long-term scalability, critical factors for beauty businesses looking to grow both DTC and retail channels.

If your brand is navigating growth or rethinking how to future-proof your supply chain, we’re here to guide you. Whether you’re launching a new product line, entering new markets, or just want to diversify your vendor base, our team can help design a custom sourcing strategy that supports speed, sustainability and scale.

Let’s build a supply chain as innovative as your brand. 

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