VAGTC holds global sourcing event

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- As economic trends create new obstacles for sourcing initiatives, emerging economies can be viable and cost-effective alternatives. Companies today are continuing to use global sourcing to assist in cutting costs, offer more competitive pricing and gain additional market share. A briefing on global sourcing processes and best practices will be hosted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University. The event is sponsored by Supply Cain Solutions.

The breakfast briefing, titled "Global Sourcing Strategies," will be held January 21 from 8-10 a.m in Grand Valley's Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids. The fee is $150 for non-members and $80 for members, with a $50 late fee applied for registrations after January 15.

For information and registration, visit www.vagtc.org or call (616) 331-6811.