Dealing with suppliers is perhaps the most challenging part of sourcing. It’s where your negotiation skills are put to the test, and the outcome can have enormous repercussions for your business. Here are five practical tips for successfully negotiating with suppliers and handling the situation when they throw curveballs at you. Communicate with suppliers In […]
FREE e-book: Sourcing During Crisis
Sourcing never stops – even in a pandemic. But how can you adapt to preserve your supply chain, control costs, and protect your business? Click here to download Sourcing During Crisis, a PDF ebook from Global Sources. Source the latest products from verified suppliers via Global Sources online, and subscribe […]
What will be the new normal of global sourcing?
COVID-19 has shaken the world – and product sourcing has been no exception, with factories, offices and supply chains around the globe shuttered or slowed by the ongoing pandemic. So where are we now, and how will the situation look as the world emerges from lockdown? “In the struggle for survival, a lot of long-term […]
Plan your October 2019 sourcing calendar
Attending trade shows takes anywhere between one and three gruelling weeks. Make the most out of your Asia sourcing trips by planning them around key exhibitions in major trade show hubs.
FutureFinders: Face-to-face with Verified Suppliers at Global Sources trade shows
Having taken the first step in his sourcing journey, FutureFinders Jack is well on his way to finding his next million-dollar bestseller.