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2010-12-12T02:51:27-05:00

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What makes a good Sourcing Agent?

2009-11-20T18:27:38-05:00

can you share your thoughts on this topic?

How to succeed on US and Canada Markets?

2009-12-05T11:41:01-05:00

Let’s discuss this issue. How to make sure that if somebody in the US is looking for you, they find you?

1. Is your company’s website is well-optimized for SEO purposes?
2. Do you use «american» business language?
3. Are you an active member on americans forums and networks, such as Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, etc.?

If you answer «No» or «Not sure» to any of these questions above, then, you might need some guideness in order to succeed.

Let’s discuss, ask me any questions, and I will try to help you in any possible way!

Thanks!

What are specifics one has to consider when doing business in your country?

2009-11-20T18:31:21-05:00

Yesterday I learned that in Bangladesh e-commerce does not exists because of the government policies not changing fast enough with today’s reality. Read my blog http://www.supplierevaluations.com/supply-chain-notebook/things-we-take-for-granted-and-e-commerce-in-bangladesh.html.
Please share with us your opinion, help everyone understand.

what makes a good Distributor?

2009-11-20T18:28:18-05:00

do you have input?

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2009-11-16T09:42:39-05:00

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What are the «pros» and «cons» of Supplier Evaluations?

2009-11-06T00:00:14-05:00

Let me add some Advantages, and I’ll be happy to learn the opposite side, as well.

(Those advantages have been originally placed by NEO in a different forum)
1. Obtaining the best vendor-best value for money spent.
2. Protect the purchasers from charges of bias;from colleagues and suppliers.
3. Rates the entire performance of supplier and not a tunnel vision.
4. Gives continuously updated information on supplier
5. Objectively compare performance of suppliers and cultivate better performance
6. An idea of how much suppliers out perform competitors regarding quality,price,lead time, shipment,service, technical assistance, meeting emergency and ad hoc requirement.
7. Feedback to suppliers to improve performance and recognize and reward outstanding performers
8. Used to allocate business share among number of suppliers
9. Objective decision making to disqualify and black list poor performance supplier.
10.Supplier Benchmarking

Let’s discuss.