How to manage the sourcing process for brand owners

How to manage the sourcing process for brand owners

From Awesomers.com by Awesomers.com

June 4, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the vFLOW method for managing the sourcing process for brand owners.

To get into the article that was the source for this podcast go here: https://x.com/stevesimonson/status/1776373385670569993 Title: Mastering Global Sourcing in 2026: The vFLOW Method Explained! Hook: Are you still sourcing products like it's 2019? It's time to upgrade your supply chain with the vFLOW method—your ultimate GPS for navigating global sourcing without the headaches! Intro: In this summary, we are diving into Steve Simonson's vFLOW framework, which stands for Vendor Freight Logistics Optimization Worldwide. Sourcing in 2026 doesn't have to be a maze of complex jargon. This method is all about keeping things professional, data-driven, and highly systematized so you can easily manage economic potholes. Phase 1: Ideation & Specifications Before you even reach out to a supplier, you need to know exactly what you're making and how it stands out. Do the Research: Use tools like Helium10 or DataDive to scope out the competition and pinpoint your product opportunity. Define the Specs: Build a rock-solid template of product specifications (size, weight, materials). This ensures every potential supplier is quoting on the exact same baseline, making it much easier to compare…

Topics covered

  • sourcing process
  • vFLOW method
  • global sourcing
  • supply chain management
  • product specifications

Keywords

  • sourcing
  • vFLOW
  • supply chain
  • product specifications
  • global sourcing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Helium10, DataDive

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