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Unethical Sourcing Practices in Procurement and How to Avoid Them

EC Sourcing Group

Unethical Sourcing Practices in Procurement and How to Avoid Them. For example, employees at Smith & Wesson entered into a series of unethical practices with foreign countries between 2007 and 2010. Every company wants to save money, but the right sourcing software can help you manage spend and save money the right way.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

EMERGE App

The rise of China in the past decade coincided with a global economic boom after the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia produced Japanese branded goods.

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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

GlobalTranz

In July 2007, the price of natural gas rose to an astronomical $14 per MMBtu. Unless the source of natural gas dries up, which is not likely for many years to come, the price of gas is likely to remain low for the foreseeable future. Fall in the price of natural gas. Rising costs of labor in China and other places.