FVSource helps international companies source, set up, and scale in Asia, with a strong focus on Vietnam. Founded by two European entrepreneurs and a Vietnamese co-founder educated in Finland, our name reflects this bridge; France, Finland, and Vietnam. With over 25 years of combined local expertise, we deliver end-to-end support across metals and industrial materials, furniture and wooden products, textiles, garments and footwear, as well as electronics and electrical equipment. From factory scouting and supplier vetting to audits and quality control, we act as our clients’ local team on the ground; managing the full scope of their procurement needs.
We see ourselves as a forward-looking team of passionate manufacturing experts and market entry professionals, combining global perspective with local expertise to help companies succeed in Asia.
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2009
Arrival in Vietnam
Pietro Karjalainen came to Vietnam in 2009 as Trade Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland, promoting Finnish business and building ties with authorities, industry associations, and key stakeholders. He later joined Finpro, the ministry-owned advisory service, as Vietnam Country Manager and then Regional Sales Manager for Asia.
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2014
First venture
Pietro Karjalainen, founded in 2014 his first Vietnam-based outsourcing manufacturing consulting company that helps international clients navigate manufacturing, supplier search, and supply chain development in Southeast Asia. It provides turnkey and tailored services designed to meet the needs of both SMEs and multinational corporations.
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2019
Second venture
Guillaume Rondan’s sourcing agency was founded in 2019 with the mission to support SMEs in managing their sourcing operations across Asia, with a strong focus on Vietnam. Guided by the tagline “We are doers,” the agency emphasizes straightforward, solution-oriented, and practical procurement services.
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2019
Asian Insiders
Pietro Karjalainen is a founding partner of Asian Insiders, a network of senior consultants created in 2019, focused on guiding multinational corporations and large enterprises with market entry and business expansion across Asia.
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2024
FVSource Joint Venture
Guillaume Rondan and Pietro Karjalainen joined forces to create FVSource, together with Ashley, a Vietnamese national consultant trained in Finland. It combines the best of both worlds: strategic, comprehensive studies with a fast-track approach that enables companies to accelerate their supply chain development.
Why choose us
Outsourcing Manufacturing with Confidence
We connect you with vetted factories, conduct audits and quality control, and act as your local purchasing office; reducing risks and ensuring scalable production across multiple manufacturing sectors.
Operational & Technical Expertise for Manufacturing
With over 25 years of combined experience in Asia, we blend international standards with local insight to drive long-term success, build resilience, and help companies avoid pitfalls in this fast-paced environment.
Client-First Approach
We are customer-centric and fully transparent; not brokers or agents; working only in the interest of our clients, with no commissions, no hidden fees, and a clear commitment to long-term partnerships.
Asia-Wide Network
Through our strategic partners in China, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, we unlock in-depth, comprehensive analysis and seamless execution across the region; enabling our clients to expand beyond borders.
More than 25 Years
of Experience
We partner with forward-thinking companies that aim to scale in Asia, helping them turn ambitious goals into tangible results.
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Our mission
At FVSource, we aim to:
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Bridge global and local execution by aligning international standards with on-the-ground realities in Asia.
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Provide end-to-end support from supplier scouting and product development to quality control, operations, and market entry.
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Enable confident scaling by helping clients expand production capacity and sales channels across Vietnam and Asia.
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Reduce risks and increase efficiency through structured oversight, QC processes, and supply chain management.
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Build long-term resilience by diversifying supply chains, improving processes, and strengthening competitiveness.
Our team
Our team of professionals includes sourcing specialists, quality control inspectors, technical experts, and business consultants; all working together to deliver end-to-end support for our clients.
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Guillaume Rondan
CEO/Founding PartnerGuillaume is a French entrepreneur with an engineering background and the founder of a sourcing agency focused on Vietnam. With nearly a decade in Southeast Asia, he...
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Pietro Karjalainen
CSO/Founding PartnerPietro is a Finnish national with a natural curiosity and adaptability that allow him to thrive in new industries and environments. Having first arrived in Vietnam in...
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Ashley (Yen) Le
COO/Founding PartnerAshley (Yen) is a senior Vietnamese consultant who was educated in Finland and specializes in organizational consulting and business improvement. She has extensive experience...
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Our approach
We go beyond traditional sourcing by acting as the extended procurement team of our clients. Leveraging our extensive supplier database, experience from past projects across multiple industries, and constant on-the-ground updates, we deliver both strategic insights and hands-on execution. Our team combines technical and operational expertise to provide in-depth assessments and tailored strategic reports, while also guiding clients through joint factory visits, overseeing production, and managing every critical step in-country. This dual approach; blending high-level analysis with practical implementation; allows companies to outsource their manufacturing with confidence. For businesses not yet ready to establish their own production office, we serve as their trusted local staff: trained, equipped, and fully aligned as if we were part of their in-house team.
Structured Methodology
Clear SOPs and standardized processes to ensure consistency and reliability across all projects.
Specialized Team
A mix of sourcing, technical, and operational experts working as an extension of your in-house staff.
On-the-Ground Presence
Local teams providing real-time updates, factory visits, and hands-on production oversight.
Data-Driven Insights
Leveraging our supplier database and industry benchmarks to deliver strategic assessments and actionable reports.
End-to-End Execution
From supplier scouting to quality control and logistics, we manage the entire procurement cycle.
Scalable Partnership
Flexible support that grows with your business, from early market entry to fully established supply chain operations.
At FVSource, we believe that outsourcing manufacturing and achieving operational excellence are not outcomes of chance, but of design. Our consultants work alongside your team to identify, structure, and monitor your supply chain operations; building a foundation for long-term success.
Excellent service all round. Very professional and diligent, while being sensitive to customers business needs.
Working with Guillaume as a sourcing agent in Vietnam has been a great experience. His expertise in sourcing and knowledge of local factories greatly contributed to the success of my project.
Our partners
Our network of partners includes industry associations, consultancy firms, chambers of commerce, and regional manufacturing experts; all collaborating with us to unlock deeper market insights and seamless execution across Asia.
