Nairobi by night timelapse. (Photo by Yonko Kilasi on Unsplash) Here’s some weekend sourcing-related reading, with stories from diverse parts of Asia and Africa that caught the eyes of the Global Sources team this week. Apple to start making iPhone 12 in India, reducing reliance on China Reports have it that Foxconn, Apple’s manufacturing […]
Friday links: sustainable sourcing, Nintendo Switch, US apparel trends + more (5 March 2021)
The Nintendo Switch continues to post strong numbers. Scroll down for a link to the must-have accessories in 2021. (Public domain image) Some weekend reading on sourcing topics including sustainability, US apparel trends, in-demand Nintendo Switch accessories, and chip shortages. 5 questions to answer when designing a responsible-sourcing strategy Addressing sustainability and environmental […]
Friday links (26 Feb 2021)
Photo: Public domain/Pexels A happy Friday to all our readers! Here are a few links to interesting reading for you to enjoy over the weekend.
Friday links (19 Feb 2021)
A selection of interesting and informative sourcing-relevant links as the weekend approaches.
Outlook 2021: Electronic components industry optimistic of steady recovery
Upstream suppliers count on trends in 5G, electric vehicles, robotics and drones to revitalize demand and accelerate roadmapped projects. Uncertainties brought about by the pandemic have not dimmed the market prospects of China’s manufacturing sector for electronic components, say industry sources. Manufacturers are positive the electronics industry will pick up from where it left off […]