What makes a good sourcing agent?
In today’s international market there is a large number of organizations that rely heavily on sourcing operations in order to reduce their overall production costs and up the quality and […]
Consumer Goods Procurement Strategies to blow away your customers
It is essential in today’s market to make sure that your goods stack up, that your customers are excited and happy and that you can meet their needs at all […]
How to Choose Effective Promotional Products that match your brand
A promotional product can be such an effective tool to keep your brand visible, leave a positive impression and remind your customers to come back again soon. Whether this is […]
High End Promotional Products – Raise Awareness with wealthy Prospects
Using promotional products to raise your brand awareness and attract new customers has been a popular method of advertising for many years. If you are looking to attract wealthy prospects […]
Budget considerations when sourcing new suppliers – A Procurement Agency’s Tips
When sourcing new suppliers, it can be a stressful and complicated process. However, if done right and with careful consideration, it can bring about great and positive changes for your […]
How are procurement and purchasing different?
There is always a fair amount of confusion when it comes to procurement and purchasing. As the two process are so closely linked, it’s easy to get them mixed up. […]
What is a request for proposal (RFP) document for procurement?
If you are new to the world of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, then the odds are that you’ve found yourself feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the […]
Why use a Procurement Consultancy? And what you should consider
There are many aspects to keeping a business or organisation functional and trying to take them all on by yourself is an impossible task. Just as you would hire an […]
What Is Corporate Sourcing?
What is corporate sourcing? In the world of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, there are many different terms thrown around and so it can be quite difficult to navigate […]
Key Skills Every Procurement Specialist should have
If you have been thinking about a career change and you’re looking for a new challenge, then a procurement specialist could just be the perfect opportunity. But, what does a […]
The Difference Between Procurement and Supply Chain Management
When you hear the terms purchasing, product acquisition, and procurement being thrown around, it’s easy to get them confused. After all, they all sound like three different ways of describing […]
Source products from Asia – How to
As a business owner in the retail sector, one of the most crucial aspects of running your operations is sourcing the right products. But did you know that you can […]
Sourcing Agent in China – Cut Costs for Revenue Growth
A common misconception that many business owners are now realising is that “low wage” doesn’t necessarily result in “low skill”. As such, there are many people who are leveraging partnerships […]
Supplier relationship management and how a sourcing agent can help
Maintaining solid supplier relationships is crucial to your business’s continued success. In this article, we’re going to go into more depth regarding supplier relationship management, and how hiring a sourcing […]
Product Sourcing Agents – The What, The Who & The How
When it comes to starting a new business there are a million and one things that you need to think about. One such thing is finding all of the primary […]
What’s the difference between Direct and Indirect Procurement?
In the world of sourcing, procurement, and logistics there is a multitude of different abbreviations and terminology being thrown about – so it’s no wonder why many people who are […]
Why you should be sourcing internationally and in particular in Asia
As you begin to grow and expand your business, discovering new and innovative ways to cut costs and improve the quality of your organization’s processes becomes an essentiality. If you […]
How to improve your sourcing process for a leaner team
Before we get stuck into the best steps for improving your strategic sourcing process, first let’s begin with a quick introduction and breakdown of strategic sourcing itself. So, what is […]