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Return on Inventory Blog: The China (Sourcing) Syndrome

     Joe Palzkill, Director of Sales and Marketing, Direct Tech
Posted April 6, 2011. Significant changes are afoot in China’s economy. The cost of goods imported from China is rising quickly, and because many U.S. multi-channel retailers source products either directly or indirectly from China, these changes are quickly driving up retail prices in the U.S.  It’s helpful to understand the factors behind these rapid cost increases and examine the inventory planning solutions available to help offset their effects.
Read this blog posting on retailonlineintegration.com for Joe Palzkill's comments on The China (Sourcing) Syndrome.
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