Today when you purchase many items in the United States, you will see a label that will warn you that this item “can expose” you to certain harmful chemicals. This warning label is known as the Prop 65 label. The Prop 65 warnings affect all consumer products that are sold or distributed in the State…
People will often say that they are sourcing a product, but the word sourcing can become very confusing for many people because it is a word used mainly in supply chain management. Sourcing is about procuring a product or service for your supply chain management. When sourcing, you must 1) identify potential sources, 2) engage…
There are so many social media platforms out there that it can be hard for home decor companies to know and understand why they should be using Pinterest as one of their social media platforms. Tailwinds is an app that helps home decor companies to showcase their products on Pinterest. Tailwinds is a social media…
We recently had an issue with an air freight shipment. When we sent it to FedEx, the package size changed slightly, and the price went 900 USD from the original quote. The reason why it went up so much was any packing change – even a slight one in volume and weight- FedEx adjusted he…
I once had a very wise friend tell me that having a business partner was just like getting married. But the big difference is that it is more messy and difficult to get rid of a business partner than it is to get rid of a marriage partner. Though this may not always be the…