sourcing

American  

[sawr-sing, sohr-] / ˈsɔr sɪŋ, ˈsoʊr- /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of sourcing

source + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He recommends sourcing your short ribs from a local or specialty butcher shop as opposed to the grocery store.

From Salon

Major restaurant chains, including KFC, have ditched a commitment to improve chicken sourcing standards in the UK as poultry demand soars.

From BBC

But the overall imports figures likely reflect changes in where companies are sourcing their goods from, turning to countries like Vietnam for example, as the US-China relationship remained turbulent.

From Barron's

It is about multidimensional engagement: trading with one bloc, sourcing technology from another, attracting investment from a third—while preserving strategic autonomy across the board.

From Barron's

Plane maker Airbus on Thursday said it’s having trouble sourcing enough engines as it outlined guidance that disappointed investors.

From MarketWatch