1. Global Sourcing Trends for 2013 By http://www.dragonsourcing.com

2. What is Global Sourcing ? Global sourcing is the practice of sourcing fromthe global markets for goods and services.Global sourcing often aims to exploit globalefficiencies in the delivery of a product or service.The efficiencies are low cost skilled labor, low costraw material etc.The main motto is to find better supply sourcesaround the world along with improved quality andlower prices. 3. Technological Trends Big Data Analytics.Data Security.Global Sourcing Paradigm through Cloudstrategy. 4. Big Data Analytics Environment connected through mobile & socialnetworking technologies has given birth of large amountof data.The challenge of the enterprises is to filter and analyzethis data for business use.Enterprises in 2013 is looking to adopt businessintelligence in big data using applications and integratedsystems. 5. Data Security Business data security is an area ofconcern for enterprises. They often invest huge amount for this.Cloud computing along with the rise Bringyour own device (BYOD) & Bring your ownapp (BYOA) in 2013 formulates data securitypolicies and monitors security breaches. 6. Global Sourcing Paradigm through Cloud Strategy The sourcing environment will change with cloud solutions to align IT with business strategy. In 2013 buyers will look at cloud services. Cloud service is an opportunity for the service providers to gain market share from their clients. 7. Dragon Sourcing Johannesburg140 Highgate, Sunny Road, Lakefield, Benoni, 1500, Gauteng, South Africa Tel:+27 (83) 230-9342 Email: contact.south-africa@dragonsourcing.com