Fred Russias

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Co-Founder of Sourcing Playground | Committed to driving sustainability through digital innovation

Trade news

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Reflecting on Texhibition 2023: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation

Fred Russias
18th September 2023

Last week, our team from Sourcing Playground attended the notable Texhibition 2023 event from September 13-15 at the Istanbul Expo Center. This gathering united over 400 domestic producers and more…

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Company News

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Important Changes to our Marketplace – announcement

Fred Russias
9th September 2021

We are making important changes to our Marketplace. We have learnt a lot since we launched in 2017 and listened to all feedback. If you haven’t already seen in the…

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Translating Trade Industry Jargon

Fred Russias
27th February 2018

We’ve complied the most ‘need to know’ acronyms in the industry! Incoterms – a.k.a. Trade Terms are the key elements of international contracts of sale. They tell the parties (buyer / seller)…

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What are the most important qualities buyers look for?

Fred Russias
27th February 2018

When deciding which manufacturer or supplier to commission, there are many factors that buyers look for. Of course the vital commercial indicators including: unit cost, payment terms, Minimum Order Quantity…

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Things To Consider Before Speaking To Suppliers

Fred Russias
27th February 2018

Before entering the world of sourcing and international import / export there are a few things that you need to consider: What products are you going to sell? It might seem…

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How To Find a Manufacturer or Supplier for Your Product Idea

Fred Russias
27th February 2018

Before beginning your search for the perfect supplier, first you need to identify exactly what you’re looking for and the best solution for your business. What type of supplier are you…

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Fred Russias

Reflecting on Texhibition 2023: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation

Important Changes to our Marketplace – announcement

Translating Trade Industry Jargon

What are the most important qualities buyers look for?

Things To Consider Before Speaking To Suppliers

How To Find a Manufacturer or Supplier for Your Product Idea

2025 Tariffs Disrupt Sourcing—Here’s How to Respond

Research Suppliers and Collect Emails, Contacts and Factory Company Information Effortlessly with Sophia

Find Verified Supplier Contacts and Send Automated Emails with Sourcing Playground

Why Supplier Outreach Is Stuck in the Past (And Why We’re Changing That)

Sourcing Playground Speaks at REFASHIOND Ventures’ Miami Fashion Tech Meetup

Mastering Data Management for Smarter Sourcing and Procurement

How to Use Procurement and Supply Chain Data for Large Scale Optimisation

Unlocking Efficiency: AI’s Role in Procurement Document Analysis

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