Category Archives: Low cost sourcing

Outsourcing provides access to emerging markets

Access 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.

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Resource nationalism is mining sector’s top risk

Restrictions on exports, foreign trade, extra taxes and limits on foreign ownership are the biggest threats to future supply security.

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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.

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Logica suffers 11 per cent profit fall

Increased revenue at the business and technology service firm was offset by restructuring and contract charges.

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Morgan Crucible profits fire up

The materials group reports record profits on the back of lower costs and increased sales in emerging economies such as China.

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Morgan Crucible profits fire up

The materials group reports record profits on the back of lower costs and increased sales in emerging economies such as China.

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