A successful import/export business owner who is willing to share their experiences and guide the entrepreneur in finding new suppliers An experienced supply chain management expert who values diverse perspectives in the classroom A local small business owner who specializes in creating strawberry-themed crafts and treats, and who heavily relies on the California Strawberry Festival for annual revenue.
Identify new suppliers Leverage local networks Attend trade shows Explore online marketplaces Build supplier relationships Diversify supply sources Evaluate supplier reliability Negotiate better terms Utilize social media Collaborate with local artisans Share experiences Focus on quality control Monitor market trends Consider sustainability Engage in community events Utilize customer feedback Enhance product visibility Plan for seasonal demands Participate in festivals Create unique offerings
Supplier Sourcing Strategies
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  "discussionName": "Supplier Sourcing Strategies",
  "stickyNotes": [
    "Identify new suppliers",
    "Leverage local networks",
    "Attend trade shows",
    "Explore online marketplaces",
    "Build supplier relationships",
    "Diversify supply sources",
    "Evaluate supplier reliability",
    "Negotiate better terms",
    "Utilize social media",
    "Collaborate with local artisans",
    "Share experiences",
    "Focus on quality control",
    "Monitor market trends",
    "Consider sustainability",
    "Engage in community events",
    "Utilize customer feedback",
    "Enhance product visibility",
    "Plan for seasonal demands",
    "Participate in festivals",
    "Create unique offerings"
  ]
}