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Businesses expect more UK sourcingUK supply chains will play an increasing role in ensuring global manufacturing profit growth, according to a survey of international executives. 15 May 2013
Purchasers don't anticipate rise in on-shoringThere is unlikely to be a increase in the volume of services carried out domestically rather than offshore, buyers concluded at a debate held this morning. 15 May 2013
Chinese factory engages in monkey businessA clothing factory in China has started to employ chimpanzees to pack boxes. 01 April 2013
Pot Noodle production returns to the UKSymington's, the owner of the Golden Wonder brand, is moving production of Pot Noodles back to the UK from China because of rising costs and long lead times. 20 March 2013
Outsourcing provides access to emerging marketsAccess to local expertise through outsourced service providers can provide great value when companies are looking to expand in emerging markets, says a senior buyer at Philips. 11 November 2012
Resource nationalism is mining sector's top riskRestrictions on exports, foreign trade, extra taxes and limits on foreign ownership are the biggest threats to future supply security. 13 July 2012
Counterfeit components in supply chain risk causing ''serious tragedy''The use of faulty and fake semiconductors, often used as cheap substitutes, has tripled over the past three years according to research. 07 April 2012
Logica suffers 11 per cent profit fallIncreased revenue at the business and technology service firm was offset by restructuring and contract charges. 22 February 2012
Morgan Crucible profits fire upThe materials group reports record profits on the back of lower costs and increased sales in emerging economies such as China. 16 February 2012
Back to basicsIt is possible to innovate on a budget, if you think from the customer's perspective,  says Angus Craig. 17 January 2012
Asian tech companies look to neighbours for supplyEmerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes. 15 November 2011
Hitachi cuts costs with Taiwan buying boostThe electronics giant is to spend "no less" than $2 billion on supplies made in Taiwan. 14 November 2011
European businesses still face discrimination in ChinaFurther reform of public procurement is needed to open contracts to foreign companies. 24 September 2011
Buyers must consider tax implications of foreign purchasesSourcing from countries with reciprocal trade agreements could reduce the tariffs paid on exports. 23 September 2011
China and Vietnam top future low-cost sourcing locationsPoll finds Asian nations equally popular for first-time buyers. 31 August 2011

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10 tips: Sourcing from China
James Williams provides a simple and helpful checklist for those looking to engage with suppliers in the country.
Public sector purchasing: a value for money approach
The senior procurement professional looks at how to make real progress in achieving value for money in public sector buying.
Cut the fat from your Chinese takeaway
The CEO of Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting says there are still cost savings to be made in China
Critics of US-China trade relations need a reality check
Will the meeting between the US and Chinese presidents this week defuse trade tensions between the two nations?
Going 'glocal'
Going 'glocal' Will more companies think globally and act locally in the future, asks Rebecca Ellinor
Buyers should get on board with green shipping effort
Although Lindsay was sceptical about the results from the climate change summit currently being held in Mexico, there has been at least one associated outcome that might be of interest to buyers.
Come up Trumps
Donald Trump told Fox News in the US that he was so frustrated he was getting an itch to run for the presidency. And the effects of low-cost country sourcing are really getting on his nerves.
The end of cheap sourcing?
As the Chinese workforce becomes more demanding, the big electronics manufacturers might have to change their buying strategies.
International sock exchange
Soldiers will soon be wearing socks made in China, but bought through a British supplier. Why doesn't the MoD cut out the middle man?
Scents with scant regard for working conditions
Glamour model Jordan is in the news again but not for the reasons you might think.

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Businesses expect more UK sourcing
UK supply chains will play an increasing role in ensuring global manufacturing profit growth, according to a survey of international executives.
Purchasers don't anticipate rise in on-shoring
There is unlikely to be a increase in the volume of services carried out domestically rather than offshore, buyers concluded at a debate held this morning.
Chinese factory engages in monkey business
A clothing factory in China has started to employ chimpanzees to pack boxes.
Pot Noodle production returns to the UK
Symington's, the owner of the Golden Wonder brand, is moving production of Pot Noodles back to the UK from China because of rising costs and long lead times.

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