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SourcingPlayground_What_Buyers_Want_From_Manufacturers
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  • 6 minute read

What does a buyer look for when reviewing clothing manufacturers proposals?

  • Michael Eisman
  • 14th November 2019
Last week, we did a blog post on what suppliers want in a project. As buyers sometimes post really bad projects, with missing information, and this can be very frustrating…
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Sourcing Playground Product Jackets
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  • 8 minute read

What information do you need to provide manufacturers to get accurate costs for your products?

  • Michael Eisman
  • 7th November 2019
What research and information do you need when posting a project and enquiring to source new suppliers? Read more…
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You are not sustainable. You could be more sustainable though.
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  • Sustainability
  • 5 minute read

You are not sustainable. You could be MORE sustainable, though.

  • Michael Eisman
  • 3rd October 2019
What does sustainable mean? Are companies using this word, actually sustainable? Our solution that we think could make things more clear…
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Sourcing Playground Private & Verified Project
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  • 2 minute read

Private and Verified Projects have landed

  • Heather Williams
  • 25th September 2019
Brands who are working on confidential sourcing requests can now hide their projects from other brands, search engines and other non logged in users.
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Sourcing Playground How to Make Your Brand Sustainable
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  • 3 minute read

How To Make Your Brand More Sustainable

  • Heather Williams
  • 23rd September 2019
We all have a responsibility to make things better. Here is a quick guide on what to focus on.
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Sourcing Playground Payment Terms
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  • 5 minute read

The Beginners Guide to Payment Terms

  • Michael Eisman
  • 19th September 2019
Common payment terms, best practices and advice when ordering with suppliers.
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Sourcing Playground Working With Manufacturers
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  • 4 minute read

Your Checklist for Working with Manufacturers

  • Heather Williams
  • 17th September 2019
Top tips you should be asking yourself when starting to work with suppliers.
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Alternative platforms to Alibaba Sourcing Playground
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  • 6 minute read

Beyond Alibaba: Better Ways to Find Manufactures

  • Heather Williams
  • 2nd September 2019
Alternative solutions to sourcing new suppliers where brands can source more responsibly with better verification.
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Sourcing Playground Supply Chain Management in Plain English
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  • 5 minute read

A Crash Course in Supply Chain Management in Plain English

  • Heather Williams
  • 27th August 2019
It is important that your supply chain is properly managed. Read our latest blog with actionable tips to get your products shipped from A to B!
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  • 6 minute read

Starting from Zero: A Quick-Start Guide to Offshore Manufacturing

  • Michael Eisman
  • 22nd August 2019
A bit-sized quide giving you tips and advice on the quickest way to get your manufacturing going!
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