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The Importance of Sustainable Procurement
As we look to 2023 and beyond, businesses are looking for smarter procurement solutions; solutions that provide sustainability throughout the whole procurement process. Solutions that highlight accountability, transparency, ethical behaviours, innovation, continual...
Signs You Need to Outsource Your Procurement
Making the decision to outsource your procurement is a significant one. You’re handing over control. You’re putting trust in a procurement provider to source, not just the right products, but high-quality products that you can put your business name to. Trust us. We...
The Truth About Procuring Products From the Far East
The past two years have thrown a number of curve balls at businesses and individuals who rely on and procure products from the Far East. All parties have felt the effects in the supply chain. As the entire world came to a halt, pressures increased, confidence slipped,...
Benefits of Working with a Procurement Partner
Working with a specialist and experienced procurement partner is more than looking at ways to reduce costs, although this is a significant benefit. It’s a way for businesses to re-evaluate processes and procedures to see how they can maximise performance. With a...
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Overseas Product Development and Manufacturing
Manufacturing overseas is often one of the biggest challenges for companies; sourcing, design, development, contract negotiations, quality control, and delivery are just the beginning. However, manufacturing overseas is not a new concept, nor does it have to be...
5 Steps to Effective and Efficient Systems of Procurement
As the world around us continues to change and at pace, reviewing systems, procurement processes, and supply chains have never been so important. We understand the need to meet customer demand and requirements to grow your product-based business, and we know that...
From Concept to Warehouse: The Real Procurement Process
We don’t like to brag, but….the team at GHL are experts in procurement. We know procurement processes, systems, and networks inside out. Which is why we work as an outsourced procurement partner for various global companies. We...
How a Resilient Supply Chain Can Help You Meet the Demands from the e-Commerce Boom
The effects of COVID-19 and the continued shift towards online ordering and purchasing have resulted in what is now known as the `eCommerce boom.` With more and more consumers now online searching and requesting products and services from around the world, managing...
The Fundamentals of International Sourcing – AmafestUK
On March 11th 2021, our Founder and Director, Huw Johnstone will be speaking about the fundamentals of international sourcing at #AmafestUK hosted by Online Seller UK. AmafestUK is a great event anybody already trading on Amazon or looking to get started. If you are...
Building a Sustainable Supply Chain
All companies think about sustainability in supply chains. To help stay ahead of the competition. To invest in the future of production and supply of goods. To help protect our businesses and people. And to ultimately increase business growth. Building a sustainable...
Supply Chain Standards: Responsible Sourcing
Responsible sourcing isn't a new concept or a new trend that will pass. It is a big, and we mean big, element and part of supply chain management today. It is a way for businesses to help raise social, ethical, and environmental standards globally and deliver tangible...
Choosing the Right Supplier: Background Checks
A lot can go into choosing the right supplier for your business. Pricing logistics, quality - all of these and more affect which manufacturer is right for you. How do you find the right supplier? Background checks are used to reduce the risks. Just like with any...
What is the Procurement Process?
Procurement is the process of obtaining something that enables a business to operate. From identifying the initial need, to placing the order and the eventual delivery of the goods, procurement describes the entire process. Each company requires some form of...
What Are The Benefits Of Manufacturing With Bamboo?
Last year, we published this post on manufacturing with bamboo fibre in our products. As a sustainable and versatile material that omits the need for plastics, bamboo products are becoming very popular with the eco conscious consumer and as a consequence, the...
The Increased Value of a China-Based Procurement Team Post COVID-19
Manufacturing and supply chains have been affected by COVID-19 across the globe. For several months, all manufacturing in China came to a halt, but slowly, things have been returning to normal. A large problem remains that travel to China is prohibited from the...