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This page includes articles on sourcing and purchasing from overseas. You can find articles on how to develop a low cost country sourcing strategy, how to develop overseas suppliers and which locations are suitable for different requirements.

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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
Purchasers plan to continue using recession tacticsProcurement professionals believe the tactics they used to achieve savings during the recession will continue to work as the economy grows. 06 June 2011
Offshore manufacturing loses its shineManufacturers are looking to source components nearer to consumers as they seek to become more flexible in meeting demand and get products to market more quickly. 19 May 2011
HP intervention results in workplace plan at FoxconnThe senior management of computer manufacturer HP has agreed plans to improve worker conditions at supplier Foxconn. 05 May 2011
Public buyers accused of provoking 'suicide' bidsPublic sector procurement encourages suicidal bidding for infrastructure and building projects, an industry group has claimed. 04 May 2011
China no longer offering low-end steel bargainsBuyers are struggling to source competitive prices for low-end steel products in China as its government improves environmental standards and develops its own industry. 14 March 2011
Know your suppliersEffective negotiation relies on access to information about suppliers, their partners and the markets they operate in. Karim Iskandar explains how data can get you a better deal. 20 January 2011
The Christmas Power PlayToys are big business at this time of year. Supply chains prepare 12 months ahead of the day to get organised, but when it comes to CSR, many still need a lot of work, finds Adrienne Margolis 09 December 2010
MPs urge MoD and Treasury to interact more effectivelyThe plea from MPs comes after noting "serious blunders" in defence procurement. 28 November 2010
Presenting the factsWe are looking to attract global suppliers to tender. What's the best way to position ourselves to do this? 11 November 2010

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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.
China IT needed
China's economy has had a phenomenally successful decade. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Chinese economy was worth about $4.7 trillion in 2009, over a third of the equivalent estimate for the US.
Ten things I have learnt about China
I have spent most of the past week in China, my first trip to the mainland. During the four days I hosted a CPO Agenda roundtable event, met lots of buyers and visited two supplier factories. Here are my initial impressions.

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Asian tech companies look to neighbours for supply
Emerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes.
Hitachi cuts costs with Taiwan buying boost
The electronics giant is to spend "no less" than $2 billion on supplies made in Taiwan.
European businesses still face discrimination in China
Further reform of public procurement is needed to open contracts to foreign companies.
Buyers must consider tax implications of foreign purchases
Sourcing from countries with reciprocal trade agreements could reduce the tariffs paid on exports.

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