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Stop Faking Cultural Understanding: 5 Tips for Building Effective Relationships Overseas

Future of Sourcing

As the world continues to shrink and the global supply chain grows, it’s not enough to invest minimally in your international relationships—it means truly understanding the people and culture you’re working with. These relationships can become a valuable asset to your business, giving you an advantage over competitors. For companies preparing to manage global relationships, the bar is higher than merely basic knowledge of the language and a calendar of local holidays and festiv