There is no denying that business is being done through online social media. This is one of the benefits of our online presence and the connections we make there. Truly, there is a new world of opportunity these days.
In this rant, I'm going to address an old topic that has been covered in depth before, but now appears with the twist of greater visibility via social media—suppliers/manufacturers selling direct and distributors buying direct. The global marketplace has made working with an overseas factory more commonplace. This has become more prominent with the rise of companies like Alibaba (to name one of many), allowing factories an easier way to connect directly with both distributors as well as end-user buyers. You have heard it before: the existing lines of distribution in our industry continue to be blurred.
- Companies:
- PPAI