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Global Sourcing Spotlight: Balancing Speed and Flexibility Without Sacrificing Control
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Balancing Speed and Flexibility Without Sacrificing Control
October 15, 2025 By: Bob Duke
Companies thrive when they build agile global sourcing strategies that allow them to move quickly…
Standard of Excellence: Overcoming Service Failures—The Art of the Apology
Standard of Excellence: Overcoming Service Failures—The Art of the Apology
October 8, 2025 By: Anaya Vardya
It’s the part of customer service that no one likes to talk about, but every company must master how…
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Finding the Balance Between Cost and Quality
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Finding the Balance Between Cost and Quality
September 24, 2025 By: Bob Duke
It’s the shiny lure that gets buyers to cast their lines into unfamiliar waters. But seasoned…
UHDI Fundamentals: UHDI Technology and Industry 4.0
UHDI Fundamentals: UHDI Technology and Industry 4.0
September 3, 2025 By: Anaya Vardya
With its capacity to support highly miniaturized, high-performance, and densely packed electronics,…
Standard of Excellence: The Human Touch in an Automated World
Standard of Excellence: The Human Touch in an Automated World
August 27, 2025 By: Anaya Vardya
The human touch isn’t going away. If anything, it’s becoming more valuable in an increasingly…
Global Sourcing Spotlight: How to Evaluate Supplier Capabilities Worldwide
Global Sourcing Spotlight: How to Evaluate Supplier Capabilities Worldwide
August 20, 2025 By: Bob Duke
Sourcing advanced PCBs, precision components, or materials for complex assemblies demands diligence,…
Standard of Excellence: Training Your Team to Excel in Customer Service
Standard of Excellence: Training Your Team to Excel in Customer Service
July 30, 2025 By: Anaya Vardya
People often consider technical capability and delivery speed as the gold standards in…
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Risk Management Strategies in Global Sourcing
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Risk Management Strategies in Global Sourcing
July 23, 2025 By: Bob Duke
Global sourcing has a range of risks that can disrupt supply chains, inflate costs, and damage brand…
Standard of Excellence: Delivering Excellence—A Daily Goal
Standard of Excellence: Delivering Excellence—A Daily Goal
June 25, 2025 By: Anaya Vardya
Seven strategies for consistent customer excellence: uniform messaging, standardized protocols,…
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Evaluating a Supplier’s Capabilities
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Evaluating a Supplier’s Capabilities
June 18, 2025 By: Bob Duke
Key strategies for evaluating global suppliers beyond cost: certifications, onsite inspections,…