Entries tagged as sourcing

42 rules to follow about sourcing from China

Exactly how many rules do you have when sourcing from and manufacturing in China? Rosemary Coates offers exactly 42 in her new book “42 rules for sourcing and manufacturing in China”. If you are in this business, Rosemary offers a practical advice on what you need to do to be successful. The book is now available on Amazon.com 

Comments: 0; Published: March 24, 2010; Permalink

Tech Series - Sourcing meets SEO

If 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 Agents

We 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 1

The 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 Industry

Other 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

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