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Setting up global sourcing processes can be a herculean task, even for major corporations with deep working-capital and knowledge-base pockets. Here is what you need to know.
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Steady financial management can drive growth, support timely repayment of credit lines and loans, or bypass the need for traditional financing altogether.
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