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Global Sources' Chairman and CEO,
"While Private Sourcing Events take place in a face-to-face environment, this new service is unique in that the entire process -- from pre-screening to supplier selection -- is conducted online.
"It's ideal for buyers in fast-growth emerging markets who might not have
a permanent sourcing office in
e-sourcing is an efficient, three-step online process supervised by Global Sources' quality control team. First, Global Sources selects volume buyers. Next, suppliers with relevant products submit their applications online. Finally, Global Sources short-lists suppliers and sends approved supplier and product lists to participating buyers.
The program was created to help
Hinrichs said: "e-sourcing aims to give suppliers a way to grow their sales during the global slowdown and position themselves to take advantage of strong growth ahead in emerging markets.
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"e-sourcing is another example of how we are positioning our suppliers for a global economy with broadening geographic trade opportunities."
Global Sources' e-sourcing program is a complimentary service for buyers and available to Global Sources Verified Suppliers. Buyers and suppliers interested in participating can apply at http://www.globalsources.com/SITE/E-SOURCING/E-SOURCING-SUP.HTM .
Specialized Global Sources websites, face-to-face events and trade magazines
e-sourcing is part of Global Sources' sourcing and product information services. These include Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ), China Sourcing Fairs ( http://www.chinasourcingfair.com ), Private Sourcing Events ( http://www.PrivateSourcingEvents.com ) and Global Sources monthly magazines. For more information about Global Sources' products and services to connect quality buyers and quality suppliers, visit http://corporate.globalsources.com .
About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a
primary facilitator of trade with
The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 753,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 230 countries.
The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.3 million products and more than 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 9 specialized trade shows which run 27 times a year across eight cities.
Suppliers receive more than 43 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online (http://www.globalsources.com) alone.
Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 37 years. Global
Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland
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