Firms asked to implement ‘sourcing strategies’ during Ceylon Chamber seminar

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The seminar in progress

An expert asks Sri Lankan firms to have a sound ‘sourcing strategy’ in order to help improve the overall business performance by sourcing the right products at the right price and at the right time.

Tom Albrigston, a Director at the Norway based Fair Deal AS, said it is important for firms to have an ‘effective sourcing strategy’.

“Many firms ignore this point, even though they have strategies in place for marketing, finance, product development and sales etc.,” said Albrigston.

He made these comments, while speaking at a recent seminar organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, CCC and Fair Deal is working together to create a platform for Sri Lankan importers to source goods at the factory cost.

Albrigston also said a sourcing strategy will help importers to explore product options, locate ideal partners, help negotiate better prices and also reduce the risk of ‘sourcing failure’.

The seminar was also addressed by Norway based Fair Deal AS CEO and Chairman Jan Erik Groos, who said the latest effort by Fair Deal AS and CCC will help local importers mainly source goods from China, South Africa and from Boltic Countries. “We help importers source semi-furnished goods, raw materials, consumer products and also marketing materials,” he said. If you wish to join the program please call on 0777486558 or email to [email protected].