One of the challenges for anyone in the global supply chain is understanding the differences between purchasing and strategic sourcing. The two can seem similar, but there are some...

In today’s competitive environment, many professionals are looking at how to add value to their supply chain. Everyone wants to optimize costs while at the same time getting the highest quality...

Having a UL or ETL-listed light product can be very important for your lamps and lighting. You can quickly tell if the product you purchase is the UL or ETL mark by seeing the product's UL or ETL...

Brass is a beautiful metal for home decor and home furnishing products. If an item looks brass, it is usually either solid brass or brass plated. To tell if an item is a solid brass, one of the...

Deciding which is better, nickel or brass, is like deciding if black is a better color than white; both black and white are valuable colors. Nickel and Brass are both excellent metal choices to...

Brass and Chrome-plated metals are two trendy metal-plated finishes that are used for various products, looks, and designs. Both Brass and Chrome are plated on metal using the electroplating...