Disadvantages of selling white label products.

[King Belieal]

There are businesses that don't produce the products they sell. They just brand it after buying it unbranded from a supplier and resell. While it saves costs, there are some disadvantages to selling white label products.

One of such is that the you don't have much control over the quality and consistency of the product as you would have had when you handle the production yourself.

What are other disadvantages of selling white label products?

 

[Min George]

The supplier of the product can decide to change supply line and find another dealer and leave you stranded.

 

[SilverLance]

You may face high competition from other businesses who are also selling the same products under their own branding.

 

[Augusta]

The supplier of the product can decide to change supply line and find another dealer and leave you stranded.

That's right if you are not the producer you can sometimes run shortage on demands which will affect your business. As you have no goods to supply to buyers

 

[Stardom22]

That kind of business is not reliable as the owner for the products may decide to close down business anytime they wish

 

[SilverLance]

If they decide to close down or change their business model, it can have a big impact on your own business.

 

[Augusta]

Since it is not your direct produced products you might have the issue of limited supplies as well

 

[SilverLance]

You need to often rely on third-party manufacturers for availability. This can lead to issues like stock shortages or delays in restocking.