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

Simply sourcing items in the United States may not be possible for everyone, she said.

From Salon

The corollary to Joe Francis’ assertion that “people want to buy naked women” is that buyers these days seem to care less and less about ethical sourcing and the enthusiastic participation of sellers.

From Salon

The Children's Society said 44% of parents said they had experienced negative consequences related to sourcing school uniforms.

From BBC

They then moved on to planting, sourcing primarily from Theodore Payne, Plant Material and Artemisia native plant nurseries in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, Wendy’s issued a statement about responsibly sourcing palm oil, though the announcement was criticized as greenwashing.

From Salon