Understanding Strategic Sourcing

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Very rare that I do this.  I have not read this book but stumbled upon it while looking for something else. Why look at the reviews:

Worth buying it!

Great overview of how to leverage the value of sourcing!

Small book with great content!

Easy reading with great content.

A complete guide.

An outstanding supply chain book-must read.

Check it out here:  Strategic Sourcing:  Suppliers Are From Mars, Customers Are From Venus by Murillo Xavier

Strategic Global Sourcing: Hitting A Moving Target

When sourcing from Asia and the Pacific, manufacturers need to constantly keep on top of who does what well.

Imagine going to your favorite restaurant and finding out that there's a new chef in town and the dish you made a special trip for now tastes like wallpaper paste.

"Global sourcing dynamics are also always changing and a good source today may not be so good six months from now," observes Christopher W. Runckel, founder of Runckel & Associates, a Portland, Ore.-based consulting company that helps businesses expand in Asia.

Read more here to learn about tips on finding a good sourcing partner.