Need to source items for your study from home product offering? The new normal brought on by the global pandemic has shifted the market to focus on products that will enhance the remote studying situation. Look no further as we help narrow down your search by showing you the hottest trends in remote studying products. A stable internet … [Read more...]
How to work with your suppliers during uncertain times
Industry experts share business strategies on how importers can source wisely amidst the global pandemic. Sourcing never stops – not even a global pandemic can cease worldwide trade. Businesses are slowly adapting to the situation – this includes importers and suppliers. During the Global Sources Virtual Summit in April, eCommerce experts Gary … [Read more...]
Need to know: sourcing PPE & medical supplies
As global supply chains hit the bottleneck amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the gap between supply and demand of personal protective equipment or PPE, medical devices and testing kits is widening at an accelerating rate. Buyers are racing to find surgical masks, face shields, goggles, gloves, body suits, thermometers, respirators, and laboratory and … [Read more...]
Non-tech medical & healthcare trends
Top non-tech medical & healthcare trends at the Global Sources Online Show Just two years ago, the global healthcare market reached a value of nearly $8,452 billion. In fact, it has shown a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% since 2014 and is projected to keep climbing at least until 2022. By then, the industry is expected to be worth … [Read more...]
Tech at the frontlines: Must-source electronics for pandemic response
Drones deliver, disinfect Beyond taking photos and recording videos, drones are proving they can do more in these difficult times. Now that social distancing has become the new normal in order to prevent the spread of the virus, drones are being used for delivery and disinfection. In China, drones are able to transport essential … [Read more...]