Unlucky for some As it’s Friday the 13th, here are a couple of items on the intersection between business and superstitions. First, three superstitions that affect consumer behavior – the article is from a few years back, but Friday the 13th is still a thing. However, this more recent item discusses an interesting counterpoint: Research from Monash […]
Sourcing 101: Key questions to ask suppliers
Choosing the right suppliers, whether for raw materials or finished products, can be a time-consuming, energy-draining and costly sourcing task. As inevitable as it is necessary, there are a lot of things to consider before diving into sourcing nitty-gritty – one of which is one’s ability to ask the right questions to prospective suppliers and […]
Made in Mexico: an export manufacturing boom as the US nearshores
A manufacturing boom for the USA’s southern neighbor is in progress, as Mexican manufacturing recovers from Covid-19 stoppages and foreign investors pile in. “As global companies seek to diversify their supply chains, Mexico offers proximity to U.S. markets, modern infrastructure, access to ports for global distribution and a highly skilled, well-educated workforce,” according to business […]
Friday links: supply chain tech, smart rings, genderfluid fashion, omnichannel retail (2 July 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. The Future Of Supply Chain Tech: Drivers, Trends And Opportunities “It’s important to note that the supply chain issues experienced last year were not solely caused by consumer behavior changes during lockdown,” Jess Schram writes for Forbes. “In fact, 40 percent of executives believe their exposure to supply chain […]
Friday links: Tamagotchi smartwatch, blue economy, Google in EU probe (25 June 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. Tamagotchi’s new smartwatch lets you strap a needy digital pet to your wrist Japanese toy maker Bandai’s popular ’90s virtual pet toy Tamagotchi is making a comeback. The Tamagotchi Smart, which can be worn like a watch, has a touchscreen display, voice recognition and time display […]
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