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Chinese New Year 2022 – How to Prepare for Factories closing
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in the Chinese Calendar.
China Sourcing: When the Lights Go Out
China sourcing remains an integral part of most sourcing strategies. Of course, there will be companies that buy..
Consumer Trends: Consumerism on Trial
Consumer trends continue to evolve but what is the new normal? It has been two years since we have been surfing the..
Sample Development 2.0
Sample development generally requires a fair bit of resource and time. This is only made more complex given distance..
Natural Materials: A Sustainable Choice for Home Decor
Natural materials fit in with the sustainability movement. We are at a place in time where the environment and the planet..
Commodities Boom Fuels Prices at the Factory Gates
Commodities have recently surged on the back of the devastation the Pandemic has left in its wake.
Factory Audit: Getting the Big Picture
A factory audit is a necessary tool for any supply chain, particularly when you are dealing with global supply chains.
Global Supply Chains & Covid-19
Global supply chains are complex. This is often taken for granted when goods arrive at your warehouse.
China Suppliers: 5 Useful Tips to Find the Best Partners
“China Suppliers” – those who never searched for them cast the first stone! Certainly, for companies that sell products finding the right supplier..
Sustainable Shoes: The Industry & Material Trends
Sustainable shoes will continue to grow in importance within the fashion sector. Sustainability has been an increasingly..
Supply Chain Flexibility in Uncertain Times
Supply chain flexibility takes time to develop – just like resilience – particularly where companies are leveraging manufacturers from across the world.
Outdoor Furniture and Garden Trends 2022
As we did last year, we are ready to predict some interesting outdoor and garden trends for the next spring-summer season.
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