Sivan Gilad

From Complex to Seamless: Streamlining Global Trade

For Sivan Gilad, the founder of Long Wei LLC, navigating international payments was once a costly, risky and time-consuming ordeal. With manufacturing partners in China and customers across the U.S., managing cross-border payments, especially converting USD to RMB was a major operational hurdle that Sivan and his team faced.

“I used to rely on a gray-zone third party to convert USD to RMB,” says Sivan. “It was slow, expensive and constantly under regulatory scrutiny.

One Click, Ten Minutes: A Smarter Way to Pay

Since switching to Payoneer over five years ago, Sivan has transformed how his business moves money. Leveraging Payoneer’s Global Payment Service, Capital Advance and RMB transfer capabilities, he now sends payments in minutes with a single click!

“It’s night and day,” he explains. “What used to be a bottleneck is now one of the smoothest parts of our operations.”

Scaling with Confidence

With invoice financing and capital advances, Long Wei LLC has been able to confidently scale without stalling cash flow. Sivan highlights the measurable impact: faster supplier payments, smoother logistics, and more time to focus on strategy instead of troubleshooting payments.

Tools that Work for You

Sivan’s favorite Payoneer features include the virtual card and the Payoneer mobile application, which together help reduce risk, improve transparency, and ensure real-time control over transactions.

“These tools let me focus on growth rather than chasing down compliance or exchange rate issues,” he adds.

Navigating Tariffs with Smart Manufacturing Shifts – and Payoneer

In response to rising tariffs on Chinese-made goods, Long Wei LLC proactively diversified its supply chain by shifting much of its manufacturing from China to Thailand. This move not

only reduced exposure to tariff-related costs, but also allowed for uninterrupted year-round production—unlike in China, where seasonal labor shutdowns are common.

“Thailand gives us 12 months of production and none of the tariff headaches,” says Sivan. “Plus, we have better control over costs and quality.”

Behind this shift, Payoneer played a key role. Using Payoneer’s multi-currency Global Payment Service, Long Wei was able to seamlessly reroute payments to new suppliers in Thailand without needing to open new bank accounts or deal with local banking red tape. Additionally, the Capital Advance feature provided crucial working capital to support the transition and avoid supply chain disruptions.

“Payoneer made it easy to start paying new suppliers immediately, without interrupting cash flow,” Sivan adds. “That flexibility was critical to executing the shift smoothly.”

By combining smart operational moves with Payoneer’s flexible infrastructure, Long Wei now enjoys stronger margins, tariff resilience, and greater production stability—all while continuing to grow U.S. sales.

A Prestige Experience

As a member of the Payoneer Prestige Club, Sivan was able to book a free 1-on-1 session with elite coach David Wood, an experience he describes as both insightful and transformative.

“Access to that level of strategic coaching helped me rethink blind spots in my business,” he shares. “It’s the kind of input you’d normally have to pay a premium for.”