International Trade

The Pros & Cons of Global Sourcing: How do you make it work for your business?

Global sourcing benefits and disadvantages

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Dec 04, 2020
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Category: Ethical Sourcing, International Trade, Sourcing

The Pros & Cons of Global Sourcing: How do you make it work for your business? Global sourcing has become a bit of a buzzword in business and, by now, almost everyone has added their own two cents on the matter. But what if we could take the ethics out of international sourcing for a[...]

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Aug 11, 2020
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Category: Business, How to Guide, International Trade, Sourcing

How to Ethically Manufacture Overseas: Will it Deter My Customers? Consumers are increasingly calling for brands to manufacture ethically, while also keeping their costs relatively low. As businesses continue to look for solutions, a way forward has emerged – ethically manufacturing overseas. Some brands may baulk at the increased costs associated with ethically manufacturing overseas,[...]

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Jun 22, 2020
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Category: Business, International Trade, Sourcing

Nike Inc (formerly known as Blue Ribbon Sports) is a sought after American athletic shoe, equipment, and sports clothing brand. On January 25, 1964, the well-known brand ‘Nike’ was born. The founders Phil Knight and Oregon University coach Bill Bowerman began by importing shoes to the USA from Japan. The duo began to sell their[...]

By: Ellie Vaisman
Date: Jul 02, 2019
Comments: 2
Category: Business, How to Guide, International Trade

Are you launching a new business? Perhaps your established company is preparing to find a new overseas manufacturer? Maybe your existing supplier is causing you grief, or you’re simply paying far too high a price for your goods. Well whatever the case, you’re here because you want to find the ‘cream of the crop’ as[...]

By: Ellie Vaisman
Date: May 06, 2019
Comments: 3
Category: Business, How to Guide, International Trade

Are you preparing to find a new manufacturer overseas? Do you have a new business or product line? Maybe your existing supplier is causing you grief, or you’re paying far too much? Well read ahead, because when you do it correctly, finding that ideal manufacturer is going to make a huge impact to your businesses[...]

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Dec 04, 2018
Comments: 5
Category: Business, Chinese Economy, International Trade

When it comes to sourcing products and materials from China, many people look to Alibaba, the world’s largest B2B marketplace. There are lots of products to choose from, ranging from consumers goods, materials and everything in between. The thing is, would you trust the same marketplace, where someone can source replicated high-end consumer goods such[...]

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Oct 23, 2018
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Category: Business, International Trade

The next AirPods you buy for your iPhone won’t likely have the label ‘Made in China’ on the packaging. Ever since the trade war began, tariffs on various products like handbags and electronics have risen. The rising costs for labor in China are influencing businesses to consider other alternatives, and this leads to companies moving[...]

Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations Malcolm Turnbull and Joko Widodo

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Sep 17, 2018
Comment: 1
Category: International Trade

Last August 31, 2018, Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Indonesian President Joko Widodo promised a free trade agreement between the two countries. They said that the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) would be finalised by the end of 2018. But what does this mean? What are the effects? What does the agreement cover?[...]

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Mar 29, 2018
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Category: Chinese Economy, International Trade

Australia has an established relationship with the United States. But on the other hand, China is Australia’s top trade partner. Our economy greatly depends on both countries. All this talk of a potential trade war could have Australia in-between two allies. But are Trump’s steel tariffs really a big concern for Australia? What will happen?[...]

By: Giovanni Pino
Date: Mar 19, 2018
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Category: Chinese Economy, International Trade

For many, ‘Made in China’ is the same as cheap and lousy. It’s become a stereotype. However, this was not always the case. In the past, people viewed Chinese products positively. Products like tea and furniture were considered unique. It was high-quality and offered cultural value. But when China started to mass-produce for so many[...]