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Compare ThomasNet and MESH Works - two leading sourcing platforms. Learn how MESH Works offers AI tools, verified global suppliers, and in-person audits that go beyond traditional directories.
Explore top ThomasNet alternatives like Alibaba, MESH Works, MFG.com, and IndiaMART - platforms helping sourcing teams find verified suppliers and smarter, AI-powered sourcing solutions in 2025.
Reverse auctions are transforming procurement. Learn what they are, when to use them, and how MESH Works helps teams save up to 25% while improving transparency and speed.
In today’s volatile manufacturing landscape, disruptions are inevitable. Supplier shutdowns, quality issues, geopolitical risks — ...
The new Trump 2025 Tariffs are reshaping global sourcing - 54% on China, 46% on Vietnam, 27% on India. Learn 4 practical ways to cut costs, diversify suppliers, and protect your margins.
Vietnam is emerging as a global manufacturing hub, driven by China+1 strategies, FDI growth, strong infrastructure, skilled labor, and government-backed digital transformation initiatives.
Since the 2018 U.S. tariffs on China, the China+1 strategy has reshaped global supply chains. Learn how India, Vietnam & Mexico have emerged as key manufacturing hubs driving diversification.
Mexico’s manufacturing industry is growing fast but faces challenges in labor, logistics, and infrastructure. Learn key 2024 trends and how MESH Works helps connect you with audited, qualified suppliers.
As companies diversify beyond China, nearshoring and global sourcing strategies are reshaping supply chains. Learn how to balance cost, risk, and supplier reliability with the right sourcing approach.
MESH Works, in collaboration with Purdue University, is building a resilient solar supply chain - optimizing supplier selection, cost efficiency, and process reliability for renewable energy growth.
Discover how the new MESH Marketplace helps buyers and suppliers connect faster. Find and qualify audited suppliers in hours, get 50+ RFQ responses in 24 - 48 hours, and simplify sourcing globally.
MESH Works and Purdue University are mapping the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain - optimizing supplier selection, cost, and sustainability to power the future of electric mobility.
