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27 Sep 2021 RETURNING TO CONFIDENCE IN QUALITY: Sourcing in Mexico as The Alternative to China

Posted at 18:47h in Uncategorized by Jamie Christensen

By Jeffrey Cartwright, Managing Partner | 7 min read Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article we published in June 2020. The relevancy of these issues continues to increase. As executives...

18 Aug 2021 NO RETURN FROM SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS ON THE HORIZON: IF YOU’RE NOT ALREADY, YOU SHOULD BE EXPLORING SOURCING IN MEXICO

Posted at 14:33h in Supply Chain by Jamie Christensen

Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article we Published in May 2020. The relevancy of these issues continues to increase and is becoming more and more urgent as...

02 Aug 2021 NO END IN SIGHT FOR HAVOC IN CHINA SUPPLY CHAIN

Posted at 20:31h in Supply Chain by shoreview

Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article we ran in January 2021. Much of this story is even more relevant today. If anything, these issues have continued to...

10 Jun 2021 OVERCOMING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION: An Update on Sourcing in Mexico as the Alternative to China

Posted at 14:17h in Supply Chain by Jamie Christensen

Major Shifts Have Occurred Over the Last Several Years with Sourcing from China Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article we ran in March 2020. Much of this story...

04 May 2021 CHINA FIRST: AN UPDATE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATING YOUR SOURCING DECISIONS

Posted at 07:32h in Supply Chain by shoreview

TRADE DEFICITS, VAST DISTANCES BETWEEN COUNTRIES, AND CONTINUING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS--RECIPE FOR DISASTER? Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article we ran in Jan 2019. Much of this...

12 Jan 2021 HAVOC IN CHINA SUPPLY CHAIN: This Disruption Is in its Infancy and Is Exacerbated by Repetitive, Chronic Issues Including Chinese New Year Shutdown, West Coast Congestion, Labor Shortages, Longshoremen, Equipment Shortages, Etc.

Posted at 17:38h in Supply Chain by shoreview

the coronavirus has wreaked havoc with supply chains from china By Jeffrey Cartwright, Managing Partner | 6 min readHeadlines have been full for the last year of the disruptions in supply...

29 Oct 2020 When Sales Lose Confidence

Posted at 14:43h in Organizational Success by shoreview

By Jeffrey Cartwright, Managing Partner | 4 min read The overwhelming concern for a great salesperson is to be trusted by the buyer. Sales sell more than products, services or solutions. They sell...

08 Sep 2020 Sourcing in Mexico vs. China: Differences as Vast as the Ocean between Them

Posted at 11:54h in Uncategorized by shoreview

By Jeffrey Cartwright, Managing Partner | 8 min readPractical differences in the law and its application pose potentially serious consequences for businesses sourcing in China. China continues to occupy news headlines as...

15 Jun 2020 RETURNING TO CONFIDENCE IN QUALITY: Sourcing in Mexico as The Alternative to China

Posted at 19:37h in Uncategorized by shoreview

By Jeffrey Cartwright, Managing Partner | 7 min read Product quality from china is characterized by "buyer beware" China became the factory of the world because of its tremendous advantage in low cost...

12 May 2020 BUSINESS SUCCESS REQUIRES CLEAR COMMUNICATION OF EXPECTATIONS: What Introspection Reveals About Unmet Expectations

Posted at 17:25h in Organizational Success by shoreview

By Jeffrey Cartwright, Managing Partner | 3 min read In this article How leadership communicates expectations has a direct impact on the success of your business. Addressing unmet expectations begins with examining how...

08 May 2020 RETURNING FROM MAJOR SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS: Sourcing in Mexico as the Alternative to China

Posted at 04:41h in Uncategorized by shoreview

safeguarding the supply chain by shifting to mexico has added benefits of lower delivery costs Frustration and disappointment are prevalent today with China and the major disruptions to our daily lives...

31 Mar 2020 OVERCOMING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION: Sourcing in Mexico as The Alternative to China

Posted at 10:55h in Uncategorized by shoreview

Major Shifts Have Occurred over the Last Several Years with Sourcing from China Supply chains have experienced unprecedented disruption as companies have been negatively impacted by tariff increases from the trade...