Sebastian Herz

Founder | Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Expert

Sebastian is the founder of Zignify Global Product Sourcing. He helped source 7,000+ products, supported 5,000+ clients, and generated over $500 million in cost savings – all while leading a global team of 50+ sourcing exoperts.

Sebastian regularly speaks at international trade shows, Amazon and Alibaba events, and major business conferences, reaching thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate leaders each year.His focus: Profit optimization, strategic sourcing, and building scalable global supply chains.

Sebastian is a graduate electrical engineer and former global leader at ABB, where he was responsible for marketing, sales support, and business development across the Asia-Pacific region of a $100M annual business. He lived and worked in China and Asia from 2011 to 2017, gaining deep, hands-on experience in international sourcing, supplier negotiations, quality control, and supply chain strategy.

In 2014, Sebastian launched his first brand, scaling it to more than 500,000 units sold across Amazon, Shopify, and major retail. In 2021, he launched his second brand, successfully selling 25,000+ additional units.

All posts by Sebastian Herz

What Is Supply Chain - A Complete Guide to Management, Logistics, and Sourcing
Supply Chain Sourcing 101: Definitions and Emerging Trends for 2026
Wood & Timber Product Manufacturing: What You Need to Know Before Sourcing
Canton Fair – A Complete Guide to The Ultimate Sourcing Fair
How to Find Viral Products to Sell in 2025
How to Find Viral Products to Sell in 2025
Plastics & Packaging Production
Plastics & Packaging Production: What to Know Before You Start Sourcing
Metal & Machined sourcing
Metal & Machined Components – What You Need to Know Before Sourcing Internationally
Electronics Manufacturing
Electronics Manufacturing & Sourcing in 2025: What You Need to Know
Textiles & Apparel Sourcing: How to Find the Right Supplier
Frequently Asked Questions on Product Sourcing in 2025
Indonesia Tariff Agreement
What the New U.S. – Indonesia Tariff Agreement Means for Global Sourcing