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Navigating the 2025 Tariff Surge: How Trump’s China Tariffs Impact Your Supply Chain
Navigating the 2025 Tariff Surge: How Trump’s China Tariffs Impact Your Supply Chain

Discover how 2025’s 145% US tariffs on China are disrupting global sourcing and offshore manufacturing. Learn how GSS can help your business adapt and thrive.

Sustainability and ESG in Procurement: Paving the Way for a Greener Future
Sustainability and ESG in Procurement: Paving the Way for a Greener Future

Welcome to the world of procurement, where every decision can have a ripple effect on our environment and society. In recent years, sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations have moved from optional to essential. But, what...

Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions in 2023: Strategies for SME Decision Makers
Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions in 2023: Strategies for SME Decision Makers

The landscape of global business is constantly evolving, presenting unique challenges for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The recent years, marked by unprecedented events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical upheavals, have particularly...

Navigating the Procurement Landscape for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Navigating the Procurement Landscape for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics

As Brisbane gears up for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, an exciting array of opportunities awaits businesses ready to engage in the extensive procurement processes set to unfold. Understanding these processes and positioning your business to benefit...

Manufacturing in 2024: Opportunities and Challenges for SMEs
Manufacturing in 2024: Opportunities and Challenges for SMEs

The landscape of global manufacturing is undergoing significant shifts, presenting both opportunities and challenges for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). As 2024 approaches, it's crucial for businesses to stay abreast of these changes. Global Sourcing...

Unlocking Global Potential: Why SMEs Choose GSS for Offshore Manufacturing
Unlocking Global Potential: Why SMEs Choose GSS for Offshore Manufacturing

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, sourcing products globally has become a necessity rather than an option. While global sourcing offers tantalising cost advantages, the complexities and risks involved often deter Small and Medium-sized Enterprises...

Why Vietnam is Your Next Manufacturing Hub: GSS’s Expansion in Ho Chi Minh City
Why Vietnam is Your Next Manufacturing Hub: GSS’s Expansion in Ho Chi Minh City

The global manufacturing landscape is rapidly evolving, with Vietnam emerging as a powerhouse for industries across the board. From textiles to technology, the world is looking to the Vietnamese shores to provide reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality...

The Synergy Between Product Design and Procurement: A Winning Partnership
The Synergy Between Product Design and Procurement: A Winning Partnership

Transforming the seeds of inspiration into a tangible reality, designing and bringing a product to market requires a multitude of skills, expertise, and resources. In this article, we’ll explore the power of the partnership between product design and...

Supply Chain Diversification in 2023
Supply Chain Diversification in 2023

If you have not yet begun to diversify your supply chain, you should start evaluating your options and making the necessary changes. Supply chain diversification has become increasingly important in the current global business environment. With the ongoing COVID-19...

Unlocking Success for Australian Manufacturers
Unlocking Success for Australian Manufacturers

We're thrilled to announce that Global Sourcing Services (GSS) has been featured in a recent edition of Manufacturer's Monthly Magazine. This article explores our commitment to helping Australian manufacturers and sheds light on how our expertise is shaping the...

Our Project Team: Bringing Your Projects to Life
Our Project Team: Bringing Your Projects to Life

At Global Sourcing Services Pty Ltd (GSS), we understand the significance of efficient project management in delivering successful outcomes for our clients. Whether it’s sourcing and managing suppliers, overseeing logistics, or optimising costs, our team has the expertise to handle projects of any scale and complexity.

On the Ground: Q&A With GSS’s South-East Asia Regional Manager
On the Ground: Q&A With GSS’s South-East Asia Regional Manager

Welcome to a Question and Answer Blog with our South-East Asia Regional Manager, Harley van Schalkwyk. The session discusses pivotal points in the operation of the Vietnamese manufacturing market, alongside a critical insight in the Vietnamese industry. Harley...

Manufacturing in Vietnam
Manufacturing in Vietnam

GSS Vietnam History Vietnam’s manufacturing industry is on the rise, with around one-third of Vietnam’s GDP deriving from manufacturing. In response to Vietnam’s growing manufacturing capability, GSS has opened a Vietnam branch located in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam has...

Circular Product Design & Manufacturing
Circular Product Design & Manufacturing

Our current linear model is unsustainable. We need to start reconsidering the resources we use and how products are designed. GSS is passionate about integrating circular economy principles into the product design and manufacturing stages of the product cycle.

Benefits of Working with a Global Sourcing Company
Benefits of Working with a Global Sourcing Company

Utilising the services of a sourcing company can bring about many benefits for your business. To name a few, it allows you to tap into new resources and skills, takes the weight off your shoulders of organising international procurement, and also results in attractive cost savings.

Guide to Importing Goods into Australia
Guide to Importing Goods into Australia

Importing products and components into Australia from overseas can be an effective way to reduce costs and expand your product offering, especially if you are unable to find a suitable local manufacturer. This guide provides a general overview of importing goods into Australia.

Types of Plastic Moulds
Types of Plastic Moulds

When manufacturing plastic parts, the type of mould used affects the part quality, mould cost and production rate. The mould types discussed in this article include single cavity, multi cavity, and family moulds.

Common Shipping Container Sizes
Common Shipping Container Sizes

Shipping containers come in a variety of sizes, 20ft and 40ft being the most common lengths. 20ft and 40ft refer to the external length of the container.

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