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Friday links (5 Feb 2021)

February 5, 2021 by Tom McGrenery (Content Lead) Leave a Comment

Friday links (5 Feb 2021)

  A little light weekend reading, links contributed by the Global Sources analyst team.   China-Vietnam sourcing shift enters phase two, bringing more box congestion When people talk about going ‘China +1’ or moving production out of China, it’s important to be aware that many places aren’t yet ready to take over China’s role completely. […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Logistics, Trends Tagged With: batteries, recycling, sourcing, tech, Vietnam, wearables

A look at the color trends in 2021

February 3, 2021 by M.C Brown (Content Editor) Leave a Comment

A look at the color trends in 2021

2020 has been a challenging year. With the entrance of 2021 comes new, exciting trends to watch out for. Drawing inspiration from the last disruptive, tumultuous year, the color trends of 2021 reflect the optimism and apprehension of this time. Global color authority Pantone released its 2021 color trend predictions in recent weeks, naming Illuminating (a bright […]

Filed Under: Trends Tagged With: color trends, fashion, Pantone, trends

[Video] How to Source Products on GlobalSources.com

February 2, 2021 by Tom McGrenery (Content Lead) Leave a Comment

[Video] How to Source Products on GlobalSources.com

Sourcing expert Meghla Bhardwaj talks you through how to find the right products and contact suppliers through the Global Sources online platform. The 18-minute video uses real examples to show the process of searching for a product, discovering new products – and how to write professional messages that suppliers will respond to.

Filed Under: Global Sources Online Tagged With: Global Sources, sourcing

What is Apple’s new MagSafe?

February 1, 2021 by Arvi Marie Dacuba (Content Editor) Leave a Comment

What is Apple’s new MagSafe?

The term “MagSafe” is something that both consumers and buyers have already heard before. That’s because MagSafe technology used to be incorporated in the older Macbooks from 2006 to 2016. Magnetic pins were used to connect the charging cable and the Mac. This feature was useful in preventing accidents.

Filed Under: Trends Tagged With: Apple, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 cases, iPhone 12 MagSafe, MagSafe accessories, mobile accessories, mobile electronics, wireless charger, wireless charging

Reshaping apparel sourcing in 2021

January 27, 2021 by Tom McGrenery (Content Lead) Leave a Comment

Reshaping apparel sourcing in 2021

If you are sourcing in the fashion industry, changes in technology and the structure of business relationships must be on your to-do list – or at least your ‘keep an eye out’ list – in 2021. A new report from market analysis firm GlobalData finds key trends that are reshaping apparel sourcing as the industry enters […]

Filed Under: Logistics, Strategy, Trends

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