Sourcing Captain

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to sourcing products from China, it’s important to understand the two types of China sourcing agents available in the market. Individual China Sourcing Agent VS China Sourcing Companies The first type of China sourcing agent is the individual sourcing agent.

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Ivemsa

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

manufacturers can save the most, which is why nearshoring continues to be an impactful part of their global strategy. manufacturers requiring non-skilled workers for an industry like textiles or basic assemblies may find it less expensive to outsource production to China or try to fulfill the roles at home in America. Semi-Skilled: $6.96

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Sourcing Captain

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Sourcing products from a low-cost country such as China can make a huge difference to your top and bottom lines. However, your success depends a lot of how to create and implement your sourcing strategy. Here are some tips that will help you create a profitable China sourcing strategy. Tip 1: Look beyond the Production Costs.

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Sourcing Captain

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to finding the best China sourcing agent, it’s crucial to establish a strong connection that ensures a seamless partnership. With the right sourcing agent by your side, you can unlock incredible opportunities and access high-quality products from China.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 20, 2022

Recently, in honor of International Women’s Month, Perficient hosted a roundtable “Mastering Manufacturing with Experts”, with female manufacturing experts to discuss top trends in the manufacturing industry. Panelists also discussed go-to-market strategies for bringing new or existing products and services to market.

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Sourcing Captain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As we have discussed in our previous blogs, strategic sourcing is the perfect and innovative way to reduce costs, achieve a faster time to market and improve the quality of the final product. Wikipedia defines strategic sourcing as,” the process of developing channels of supply at the lowest total cost, not just the lowest purchase price.

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Ivemsa

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the last months of the year rapidly approach and manufacturers set their sights on 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on how industry dynamics have shifted over the past 12 months. Though the industry is constantly in a state of flux, manufacturing in Mexico remains the best option for those with a U.S.

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Everest Group

APRIL 9, 2024

During Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW), March 20-23, in Orlando, “The G6 BPO Debate” tackled thought-provoking and challenging questions associated with BPO’s impact on GBS. Are you entrenched in the ongoing battle between Global Business Services (GBS) and outsourcing? Reach out to us to learn more.

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Everest Group

APRIL 2, 2024

Application Transformation Services – Europe As customers’ needs evolve and businesses strive for greater efficiency, the importance of application transformation has substantially increased for enterprises. Furthermore, there is a persistent emphasis on sustainability, compliance, and regulatory adherence.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services Rapid advances in AI, bolstered by recent developments in generative AI, are prompting organizations to invest in targeted AI initiatives to achieve business-oriented outcomes. LEARN MORE ABOUT Top Service Providers

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Healthcare Payer Digital Services Healthcare enterprises have made digital adoption the bedrock of their growth strategies to optimize processes, realize cost efficiencies, and enhance member experiences. They are leveraging digital services for value-based care and population health management and to comply with changing regulations.

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Everest Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Enterprise Immersive Experience Services As the immersive experience landscape evolves from its initial stages to a fully realized state, it promises to transform both consumer and enterprise digital experiences. indicating a promising future for immersive experience services across industries.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 25, 2024

We believe our inclusion in Forrester’s Application Modernization and Multicloud Managed Services Landscape, Q4 2024 reflects our commitment to evolving enterprise applications and managing multicloud environments to enhance customer experiences and drive growth in a complex digital world.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sourcing isn’t just a concern for procurement teams. With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. It’s distinct from the procurement process.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Digital Workplace Services – North America Rapid workplace changes are driving transformations, and the upcoming years will be significant for the digital workplace. Providers are enhancing their capabilities to aid enterprises in workplace engagements.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

Lending IT Services The lending industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, propelled by the increasing demand for technological integration to enhance operational efficiency, user experience, and cost-effectiveness. LEARN MORE ABOUT Top Service Providers

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Quality Engineering (QE) Specialist Services In today’s dynamic business landscape, the enterprise technology landscape is rapidly evolving, and software products are taking center stage. Learn More Market Insights™ Key Considerations for Choosing Engineering Services Delivery Locations Learn More What is the PEAK Matrix®?

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Everest Group

MARCH 7, 2025

In our previous blogs, we have explored the stakeholder ecosystem for gen AIs sustainability technology providers, service providers, and enterprises and why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) must remain central to its development. Take Googles data center project in Chile, which was expected to consume 7.6

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Supply Chain Transformation Services for Retail and CPG In recent years, particularly after the pandemic, retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) enterprises have begun investing in supply chain transformation services. The global disruption emphasized the need for a flexible and resilient supply chain.

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Top Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services The rise in enterprise touchpoints in the form of IoT, SaaS, and cloud have added to the woes of CISOs by significantly increasing the attack surface. In this research, we assess 27 MDR service providers featured on the MDR Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment. Our Thinking.

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Everest Group

APRIL 22, 2024

SAP Business Application Services for Mid-market Enterprises SAP’s mid-market services market has already made a significant impact, contributing an impressive US$10+ billion with a double-digit YoY growth rate. LEARN MORE ABOUT Top Service Providers

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Top IT Security Services in Europe Organizations are leveraging IT security services to improve their security postures and prepare for challenges such as ransomware attacks and business disruptions. All these factors combined have surged IT security services demand across Europe. Our Thinking. Learn More. Learn More.

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Groove Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Leaving behind its proprietary technology, Microsoft is now repositioning the platform to be written and run from anywhere with a strategy of resurfacing for Web and Mobile Services. If you find that you lack those resources or need to supplement, consider hiring a.NET development service provider. What are.NET Development Services?

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Groove Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Leaving behind its proprietary technology, Microsoft is now repositioning the platform to be written and run from anywhere with a strategy of resurfacing for Web and Mobile Services. If you find that you lack those resources or need to supplement, consider hiring a.NET development service provider. What are.NET Development Services?

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Digital Workplace Services – Europe Enterprise demand for digital workplace services remains high despite the turbulent global macroeconomic conditions, increasing cost pressures, and Return on Investment (RoI) scrutiny.

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Sourcing Captain

AUGUST 25, 2021

A private label product is manufactured by a contract manufacturer or a third-party manufacturer and sold under another party’s (retailer’s) brand name. In simpler terms, a private label product is manufactured by Company A, with the brand name of Company B. The manufacturer then makes a sample for review.

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Everest Group

JULY 4, 2022

To learn more about these virtual and real-world market opportunities and what actions technology and service providers should take, read on. and the Metaverse: Implications for Sourcing and Technology Leaders generated unprecedented client inquiries. What should technology and service providers do?

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Everest Group

MARCH 31, 2023

Life Sciences Sales and Marketing Operations – Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment The life sciences industry is currently facing several challenges that are significantly impacting drug and device manufacturing costs.

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Groove Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Function-Based Outsourcing Types Function-based outsourcing categorizes services based on the specific business functions they support. Let's delve into the three primary types: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Business Process Outsourcing involves contracting non-core business activities to external service providers.

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IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The three Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) argue that the proposed UAW contract would hinder their competitiveness in transitioning to EVs. The three auto OEMs contend that they must shift towards manufacturing EVs to comply with government regulations and maintain competitiveness in the automotive industry.

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Everest Group

MARCH 8, 2024

However, at the core of AI development lies the need for large training datasets, a challenge met by Data Annotation and Labeling (DAL) services. LEARN MORE ABOUT Top Service Providers However, managing DAL capabilities in-house appears to be costly, time-intensive, and resource-draining for enterprises.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This blog examines how companies are adapting their value chains and processes, in order to meet sustainability goals, as well as exploring advancements in design, product development, and manufacturing.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 19, 2024

Customers are demanding a personalized experience, and manufacturing is no different. One-size-fits-all manufacturing is now becoming a thing of the past. Today, we are seeing a decline in the mass production of identical products in exchange for personalization and niche products.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Organizations must manage a myriad of products and services, ensuring that they are sourced, purchased, and delivered efficiently. Example: A manufacturing company classifies its items into raw materials, spare parts, and office supplies. Item classification helps ensure that procurement processes adhere to these standards.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

As a leader in Salesforce solutions for the Manufacturing and Automotive industries , I want to share with you some key learnings from Dreamforce. Emerging services, subscriptions, and charging. Tune into the Manufacturing and Automotive keynote from Dreamforce via Salesforce+. Trends in the Automotive Industry. Sustainability.

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Each provider profile offers a comprehensive overview of its key strengths and limitations and includes enterprise sourcing considerations. LEARN MORE ABOUT Top Service Providers

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