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 […]
Friday links: brain-reader tech, ethical supply chains (7 May 2021)
Weekend sourcing-adjacent reading selected by the Global Sources content team. Tips for auditing an ethical supply chain “The rise of conscious consumers has altered how brands compete, and ethical supply chains have become a source of competitive advantage as brands leverage prestigious certifications such as B Corp status to closely align themselves with mindful consumers […]
Friday links: wellness, India the tech hub, Samsung’s affordable 5G, tiny electric car (9 April 2021)
Happy Friday! Here are some sourcing and trade-related links for your enjoyment and edification, selected by the Global Sources analyst team. Washington’s technology cold war with Beijing has resulted in strategic decoupling, prompting manufacturing supply chains to shift to new locations. India finds itself well positioned to absorb these supply chains. But the country […]
FREE e-book: Sourcing Beyond China and Alternative Markets
Maintaining a stable supplier network in diverse places can help mitigate risk and sourcing disruption. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that more and more importers and buyers are implementing a “China + 1” strategy. With this approach, there’s no need to scramble to find new suppliers. There’ll be other sources to handle parts of the supply […]
Day 4 – Show of strength at Lifestyle x Fashion
In a show of strength, Global Sources pulls up Vietnam, India and Cambodia, and puts the spotlight on these veritable sourcing destinations for apparel, fashion accessories and home products. At the Lifestyle x Fashion shows, the rising production hubs of Asia present their capability to meet buyers’ needs from stylish casual wear for men and […]