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Sourcing chronicles: ET2C – 19 years and counting!
Sourcing has evolved significantly over the past 20 years. As more members acceded to the WTO around the turn of the Millenium, borders were liberalised and outsource manufacturing on a mass scale followed.
Canton Fair 2.0 – The New Asia Sourcing
The 127th Canton Fair opened its gates on Monday 15th June, closing on the 24th June. Once again, suppliers had set up their booths in eager anticipation of all the international buyers who would attend
Buyers meet Suppliers. 5 key metrics to find the perfect match
Buyers are primarily responsible for planning, selecting and buying products for companies to either use in their everyday operations or resell to customers.
Face Mask – WHO Releases New Guidelines
As part of our series on PPE and COVID-19, we wanted to take the opportunity to update you on the latest advice around the use of mouth coverings.
Small Business and startup – 6 Sourcing Tips
Over the past decade, the barriers to entry for consumer goods brands have been greatly reduced. Back in the mid-20th Century, you would need a lot of cash for a manufacturing plant..
Fast Fashion – the impact of Coronavirus: a Sustainable Future
The coronavirus pandemic has firmly cast the spotlight on the fashion industry. As countries and markets have gone into lockdown across the world, the fashion industry from trade shows to retailers has been impacted.
Face Mask, stay safe and protect the environment
Over the past 4 months there have been a number of conflicting opinions on whether face masks can prevent the new coronavirus from transmitting from one person to another.
China Manufacturing: Any alternatives?
China manufacturing is obviously the first option that comes to one’s mind when considering outsourcing any production. Its scale, breadth of products and supplier network are unrivalled the world over.
The Sourcing Quiz!
To cheer everyone up, we thought we would provide you with something a little different and do a quiz to provide a little bit of respite from the ‘Corona’ news cycle.
Hand in glove to prevent the virus
As the coronavirus continues its spread, the entire world is facing acute shortages of materials like masks, hand-sanitizers and ventilators.
Cloth Face Masks – a sustainable choice
With the spread of the coronavirus worldwide, the consumption of disposable face masks has seen an incredible spike.
Asia Sourcing in the “Corona-Age”
Half the world is on lock-down. Countries and economies are on ‘pause’. Cities, towns and villages are all empty as people remain indoors. These truly are unprecedented times.
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