2018 QIMA Global Sourcing Survey
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2018 QIMA Global Sourcing SurveyA survey of 250+ companies from across the globe working in all major consumer product segments (from Textile & Footwear to Electronics, Toys, Eyewear, Cosmetics, Homeware and Food) focusing on popular sourcing, QC and compliance practices, top sourcing challenges, and the major trends expected to shape the sourcing landscape in 2018. 2018 QIMA Global Sourcing Survey: HighlightsSupply chain visibility: halfway there? An average business knows roughly half of their suppliers, but only 11% would say they have full supply chain visibility.China maintains dominance, but challengers abound: while half of surveyed companies expect to source more from China in 2018, cost-sensitive textile businesses increasingly turn to India and BangladeshTechnological trends take a back seat to politics: when considering their sourcing in 2018, businesses are more concerned with tariffs and embargos than automation and 3D printingCost management and quality control go hand in hand: companies named manufacturing costs and product quality as their top sourcing challenges in the present and near futureDownload the full report for further insights on:Expected impact of micro and macro trends on global sourcing in 2018Top sourcing countries for each industry sectorPopular outsourcing models and supplier management practicesSupplier audit practices, frameworks, and KPIsProduct quality, safety, and supplier compliance trends by industryNeed more information?By contacting QIMA you agree to our privacy policy and terms and conditions.By contacting QIMA you agree to our privacy policy and terms and conditions.