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Factory Verification: How to Do Your Homework and Avoid Getting Burnt?

  • Michael Eisman
  • 13th August 2019
A step by step guide on how to brush up on your skills when verifying and evaluating factories.
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  • 4 minute read

How to Manage your Suppliers Effectively?

  • Heather Williams
  • 30th July 2019
This week’s guest blog has been written by the amazing Elizabeth Stiles, a fashion brand consultant with a lot of experience working and managing suppliers!
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  • 3 minute read

Why a Good Buyer Profile is Important?

  • Heather Williams
  • 25th July 2019
A strong buyer profile will stand you in good stead working with future suppliers. Read on to find out why…
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  • 11 minute read

How to Reduce Risk in Supplier Sourcing?

  • Michael Eisman
  • 1st July 2019
This blog post offers advice on the risks associated with using a new supplier and how to overcome this, to ensure your business is well protected.
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Project Management 101 for Suppliers

  • Michael Eisman
  • 24th June 2019
This blog post gives advice on how to best manage your projects as a supplier, to ensure everything runs smoothly and that all parties involved are happy!
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  • 10 minute read

Avoiding Sneaky Supplier Scammers

  • Michael Eisman
  • 21st June 2019
This blog post offers various tips to buyers on knowing how to spot and deal with online scammers, that could potential damage your business or at the very least, waste your time.
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  • 9 minute read

How to Negotiate With Your Supplier (Part 2)

  • Michael Eisman
  • 17th June 2019
A continuation from Part 1 of how to Negotiating with your supplier. Providing extra tips, advice, do’s and dont’s, in order to help you nail those negotiations!
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  • 8 minute read

How to Negotiate With Your Supplier (Part 1)

  • Michael Eisman
  • 10th June 2019
More effective ways for negotiating with your supplier, with tips and helpful guides.
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Tips on How to Request Samples

  • Heather Williams
  • 5th May 2019
You can request samples at the beginning of the development process as a way to shortlist and select the right supplier.
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Why Requesting Samples Is Important During the Development Phases?

  • Heather Williams
  • 26th April 2019
Make sure you are working as efficiently as possible with your suppliers by having a clear expectations and guidelines.
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