Entries tagged as sourcingTech Series - Sourcing meets SEOIf Alexa rating is any indication, many of the small and midsize businesses believe that having a good product and a somewhat decent website is enough to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the modern day online marketplace. Sorry to disappoint you…
Comments: 0; Published: December 17, 2009; Permalink
Sourcing 101 Series Part 2 – Sourcing AgentsWe discussed the nature of being a sourcing agent with Martin Brooke, managing principal in Direct Supply Management. During our interview I was asking Martin series of questions about the nature of his work and how he sees the role and the value brought about by a sourcing agent today. This is part 2 of our conversation (read Part 1)
Comments: 0; Published: November 27, 2009; Permalink
Sourcing 101 Series – Sourcing Agents Part 1The nature of trade has dramatically changed over the last 20 years with the arrival of internet, the fall of the Berlin wall and the rise of China and India to prominence. These changes contributed to shifts in purchasing profession, one example being arrival of sourcing agents. We discussed the changing nature of the job with Martin Brooke, principal consultant in Direct Supply Management. Martin spent 22 years of his carrier in the industrial fastener and hardware industries and held various sourcing positions in purchasing organizations of Fortune 500 and Forbes 100 Manufacturers and Distribution companies. Comments: 0; Published: November 24, 2009; Permalink
Global Changes to the Garment IndustryOther than The Sopranos or Curb Your Enthusiasm, there is nothing much that gets my attention on HBO. But last week I stumbled onto a documentary about the garment industry in Manhattan. Comments: 0; Published: November 03, 2009; Permalink
Negotiating with the economy in mindThe economy is always the pink elephant in the room. No matter our function, we have to look at our decisions based on current and future economic conditions. Comments: 1; Published: October 01, 2009; Permalink
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