Edward Hertzman
Op Eddie: The Uber-ization of Sourcing
The once verboten business of the sourcing agent has been enjoying a renaissance with the rise of virtual…
SJ President on Robots, Retail and the Repercussions of the Trade War
Sourcing Journal president Edward Hertzman visited the Nasdaq set Monday to talk about the two biggest topics…
Publisher’s Predictions: Sourcing in 2018 and Beyond
If there's one phrase that's going to define sourcing in 2018, according to Sourcing Journal president Edward…
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Chasing Zara is a Lose-Lose for Retailers
Supply chains still have a long way to go when it comes to fulfilling the need for speed. And chasing Zara…
Ready the Retail Bailouts. The Bubble is Bursting.
Think about how much you have in the bank right now. Could you use 51 percent more? Seriously, for every $1…
Publishers Note: On the Ground in Dhaka
Four days before I was scheduled to arrive in Dhaka, the U.S. State Department issued a new travel advisory…
Publisher’s Predictions: 2017 Will be Another Roller Coaster Year for Sourcing
The new year has hardly even started yet but it's already setting up to be another roller coaster year for…
Unsustainable Sourcing: Why Chasing Cheap is About to Get Costly
The apparel industry is acting irresponsibly. And what's more, the powers that be are creating an…
Is Poor Sourcing To Blame for Recent Retail Bankruptcies?
The apparel industry is going through a massive transformation today, and in the not-so-distant future it…
TPP: Invest in Vietnam, <em>Now or Never</em>
“If you’re sourcing apparel, and you’re not already in Vietnam, it may be too late for you.” That key…
From the Publisher: What I Learned From Terry Lundgren
I recently had the pleasure of attending a Young Jewish Professionals event where Tommy Hilfiger interviewed…
Experts Reveal the Secrets of Sourcing for Startups
Starting up sourcing can prove a daunting task: a nascent brand may know what it wants to make, how it wants…
Texworld USA: Editors Discuss What’s Really Happening in Sourcing
From holiday sales to fast fashion and what's happening with factories, two experts touched on everything…
Sourcing Trends 2015: The State We’re In
Costs. Compliance. Cotton price fluctuations. Sourcing executives are facing it all—along with dozens of…
Experts Talk the State of Premium Denim and Sourcing in the Americas
The premium denim industry, once an exciting emerging market, has become more mature and highly promotional…