Product
20+ varied card and board games, from classic playing cards to specialty board games.
Customer
Renowned US-based designer & manufacturer of board games; multi-million dollar annual revenue.
Volumes
2.7M+ games yearly / 4 major production batches annually.
Achieved
12% annual production cost savings
Dramatically higher product quality Fully de-risked supply chain
Before Buying Office Asia
Outdated Production in Mexico Stifled Growth & Quality.
The client's long-standing production facility in Mexico was severely outdated. Old machinery struggled to meet growing demand, leading to production bottlenecks and a mounting backlog of customer orders. This operational strain severely impacted profitability and brand reputation, necessitating a multi-million dollar investment into new equipment or an entirely new strategy.
Production at
Max Capacity
Strong sales had pushed the old manufacturing plant beyond its limits, preventing them from fulfilling growing market demand.
Quality Issues
with Old Machinery
Parts of their products, notably the playing edges of cards, suffered from poor quality due to aging equipment, generating customer complaints.
Constant Hassles & Managerial Strain
Running their own facility with its old equipment and staff was a costly burden on company management, diverting focus from core business and eating profits.
Timeline
Disruptions
Old machinery constantly broke down, causing frequent production delays and significant financial and time-related issues.
With Buying Office Asia
What has been done?
Step 1 / November 2024
Deep Product Analysis & Requirement Study
We thoroughly studied all 20+ products, analyzing each component and material. This allowed us to build precise technical specifications and accurately quote from multiple manufacturers without extensive physical sampling.
Step 2 / December 2024
Setting Clear Quality & Cost Targets
Working closely with the client, we established ambitious yet achievable goals. This included defining new, higher quality benchmarks and specific target pricing to guarantee the move to Asian manufacturing would increase profitability.
Step 3 / December 2024
Rigorous Manufacturer Pre-Selection
Our team pre-selected 15 specialist board game manufacturers in China and Southeast Asia. We initiated detailed negotiations, narrowing the field to the most suitable partners capable of meeting our strict quality and cost criteria.
Step 4 / January - March 2024
Golden Sample Development & Refinement
Three leading manufacturers were chosen for sampling. We collaborated to create new, optimized digital files and managed multiple rounds of physical prototypes, perfecting each SKU. The final approved version became the "Golden Sample."
Step 5 / April 2024
Proactive Tariff Mitigation & Production Setup
Facing new 2025 US tariffs, we devised a strategy. BOA & the Chinese manufacturer import products into the USA before change of ownership, reducing the effective tariff rate to 7% in a completely legal way. We also prepared the production schedule and trained factory staff on our Quality Control (QC) processes.
Step 6 / April - May 2024
First Mass Production & On-Site Quality Control
Mass production commenced with an initial order of 200,000 units. BOA’s dedicated QC team maintained a constant on-site presence, meticulously ensuring every product precisely matched the new quality standards. Everything is clearly and transparently reported back to the customer.
Step 7 / June 2024
Long-Term Schedule & Cost Savings Lock-in
Following the successful initial run, we locked in a comprehensive production schedule for the entire first year. This secured preferential pricing, resulting in a 5-12% cost saving even after factoring in the new tariffs.
Step 8
Ongoing Building a Dual-Source, De-Risked Supply Chain
Simultaneously with the first year's quarterly production batches, we initiated the search for a secondary manufacturer. This strategic move aims to further reduce production costs and completely de-risk the supply chain, ensuring a robust and diversified production base.
Share Your InquiryA Word From Our Customer
"We had critical issues with our own production facility being old and demand surpassing our production capability. Buying Office Asia expertly managed the transition of our entire production to Asia. With BOA, we've lowered our total purchase / production costs significantly, even with the current tariffs, while simultaneously improving product quality, giving us a powerful edge in our competitive market."
Manny, CEO
Leading Board Games Brand / Manufacturer
The Strategic Impact
Beyond the immediate cost savings and quality improvements, this partnership created a fundamental shift in the client's business, transforming a production bottleneck into a continuous, strategic advantage.
Reliable & Transparent Supply, Continuously:
The client now benefits from a consistent, high-quality product flow from China, without needing their own extensive China knowledge or procurement team. They simply place an order; BOA transparently manages everything from factory oversight and quality control to logistics, ensuring products arrive in perfect quality.
From Operational Burden to Competitive Edge:
By outsourcing the entire manufacturing complexity, the client's leadership was freed from daily operational hassles, allowing them to focus 100% on product innovation, marketing, and sales.
Unlocking Scalable Growth
& Growing Market Demand:
The new, modernized supply chain eliminated production capacity limits, enabling the client to confidently meet growing market demand and pursue new sales channels.
Building a Future-Proof
Supply Chain:
The proactive move to establish a dual-source supplier base provides long-term security, price leverage, and resilience against future market disruptions, truly future-proofing their operations.
Sourcing Board Games from China Became Profitable, Safe, and Easy.
Strategic Cost Savings
A 12% reduction in production price, even after accounting for 2025 US tariffs and BOA margins, compared to previous Mexican production costs.
Higher Profit & Superior Quality
Achieved 12% lower production costs (including tariffs) and dramatically improved product quality, particularly for intricate components like card edges, enhancing brand value.
De-Risked & Scalable
Secured a resilient, dual-source supply chain and eliminated production bottlenecks, ensuring consistent supply and peace of mind for future growth.
