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Virtual Factory Trips – Manage Suppliers from the Comfort of your Desk
A year has already passed since the Covid-19 virus entered our lives and transformed them forever. The consequential changes..
Freight Rates in the Spotlight
Freight rates form an integral component of any sourcing decision. They are part of the ‘landed cost’ which can determine ..
Bamboo Furniture is ‘The New Green’
As the climate emergency becomes evident to an increasingly wider audience, business leaders in every industry and sector are committing to..
Trump Vs Biden: impact of the US election on Asia Sourcing
Uncertainty is never a good thing for business. But it is even worse when it becomes a pervasive feature of our daily lives as it has done over the past 18 months.
Food Packaging & Beyond: 4 Innovative Ideas to Replace Plastic
Packaging is a hot topic nowadays and food packaging is a key part of this. Considering that over the past ten years, ..
Face Masks and Smiles for an Anti-Covid Competition
arge swathes of people across the Globe are moving into secondary lockdowns and this is not just impacting our way of life, but our outlook on our existence.
Industrial Manufacturing, how to build your Asian Supplier Base
Outsource manufacturing has broadly always been reliant on raw material availability, a supply of labour and a low-cost base.
Sourcing Furniture and Outdoor Trends 2021
A year ago, our lives were about to change abruptly. The spread of the Covid-19 virus that has culminated in a global pandemic has turned everything as we knew it upside-down.
The Rise of Green Consumerism
Green Consumerism has increased the demand for goods and services based on their pro-environment benefits.
5 Famous Shoes Made in Vietnam
Shoes made in Vietnam are a trend, making the country the third-largest producer of footwear in the world.
Strategic Sourcing for the New Now
Strategic Sourcing has always played an understated role when it comes to business success. The fact is that companies that get this right should..
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