Global Trade Gal
Episodes
History of Cane Furniture
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who visits Southeast Asia may be surprised to find houses with cane furniture or rattan chairs sitting outside. Many of these chairs may also h...
How Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Make Money
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Underwriters Laboratories or UL is a global safety science certification company that is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Underwriters Laborator...
Artificial Intelligence Is Way Of The Future In The Supply Chain
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many predict that AI will be the way of the future with the supply chain. So whether we like it or not, or agree with AI, it will be the way of the fu...
Seven-Steps Strategic Sourcing
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A seven-step strategic sourcing strategy process will help companies be successful when looking to procure a product or a commodity. If companies take...
Mongolia’s Hand Embroidery, An Interesting History
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the Kazakh part of Western Mongolia, the women have kept the skill of 100% hand-embroidery alive. In this podcast, Anita, The Global Trade Gal, t...
What is Calfornia’s Prop 65 And Why It Mattera?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone looking to import or sell consumer products in the United States needs to understand California’s Prop 65. Today Prop 65 affects most consu...
Why Cognitive Procurement Matters?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cognitive procurement is about using technology in the supply chain process. It is the future of the supply chain. Anita, The Global Trade Gal, explai...
How To Protect Your Designs From Being Copied?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the major questions that most people ask when they have an idea to manufacture a product is how they can protect their designs or idea? Anit...
Disruptive Innovation - Why You Should Care.
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disruptive innovation is the process of when a new or smaller company sees an opportunity to enter and compete in an underserved or new market. Disr...
Review Of Our Favorite Product Design Tools!
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are designing a product, chances are you will need to sketch your idea out either for a designer or to give a factory. With modern technolog...
What Does Social Environmental Responsibility Mean?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anita, The Global Trade Gal, explores what it means to have Social Environmental Responsibility and why this will continue to be an important part o...
Is Six Sigma A Farce?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Six Sigma is something that many people have heard about; many people may not know what Six Sigman means. Others wonder what all the hype is about a...
Where Does Lacquerware Come From?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think of Lacquerware, they think of Japan or Vietnam. But like many things in Asia, Lacquerware originally came from China. Anita, ...
LOL - Supply Chain Jokes To Make You Laugh!
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today with the supply chain in such a mess, it is always good to have a good old-fashioned laugh. Anita tells you some of her favorite supply chain ...
Why It is Essential to Understand the Culture of Countries You Source Products From?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anita, the Global Trade Gal, goes over why you must understand a bit about the culture of the country you are sourcing products from; She explores how...
How Can I Find The Right Overseas Supplier?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people who have a great idea do not find the right overseas supplier; it can be challenging to find someone to help you manufacture your products...
What Is A Buddha Inspired Home? Do’s and Don’ts
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what to do with those Buddha statues you brought home from an Asian trip? Anita, The Global Trade Gal, talks about do’s and...
Finding the Right International Partner
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is not always easy to find the right international partner to work with for your supply chain needs. Some have said it is as tricky as finding the ...
Quality Guide - Product Tests Anyone Can Do
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Quality is one of the biggest concerns that most importers have. Anita, The Global Trade Gal, goes over six basic quality product tests that almost ...
Why Social Conscience Is Important
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some companies wonder if having a social conscience is essential. The Global Trade Gal, Anita, gives you seven reasons we feel like anyone who buys fr...
The First IKEA - Chinese Ming Furniture
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Way before IKEA invented the flat-pack assemble of furniture, the Chinese Ming Dynasty furniture makers designed and manufactured furniture that could...
8 Reasons To Consider Sourcing From Vietnam
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vietnam has become a significant country to source products. We have been working out of Vietnam for many years, so we share with you our top 8 year...
Why US Importers Continue to Buy From China
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When the United States placed hefty tariffs on most consumer goods from China, most people thought this was the end of the U.S buying anything from Ch...
Surviving Negotiations in Asia
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiations in Asia can sometimes feel like the survival of the fittest; they are usually long-drawn-out affairs. Anita - The Global Trade Gal - a...