sourcing

[sawr-sing, sohr-]

noun

Economics.

1. the buying of components of a product from an outside supplier, often one located abroad.

   Foreign sourcing in the auto industry has eliminated jobs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sourcing¹

source + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Heaf said the cuts would be in sourcing, inventory and through the use of automation.

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Ashley Eckert, senior director of sourcing at GE Appliances, said the company’s new contracts are part of a shift to involve vendors from the beginning of development rather than waiting until designs are complete.

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The US has approved the "attack submarines" and agreed to cooperate in sourcing fuel, according to a fact sheet released by the White House on Thursday.

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He began his Walmart career as an hourly associate in 1993 and has held leadership roles across merchandising, operations and sourcing.

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You need to be very careful in sourcing and getting to the underlying data.

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