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Hello LinkedIn community 👋 Could looming tariff shifts disrupt your holiday peak season or bring in opportunities for smarter diversification? In our Q3 2025 Supply Chain Barometer Newsletter, we analyze Q2’s key trends: US policy changes, deepening China-EU ties, Europe’s nearshoring surge, and Latin America’s intra-regional trade boom. These insights could shape your sourcing strategy for Q4 and beyond. We’ve included critical questions to spark reflection🤔: Is nearshoring a lasting shield against volatility, or a temporary fix? Could South-South trade reduce reliance on traditional markets? Check out our analysis to refine your year-end strategy and share your thoughts in the comments. Read now👇 #supplychain #globaltrade #sourcinginsights #tradewars2025 #supplychainresilience #logisticstrends #procurement #QIMANewsletter

Missed our webinar on Unlocking GCC Market Success: Mastering Compliance for Toys and Low Voltage Equipment? Here are 5 key takeaways to get you up to speed 👇🏻 Watch the on-demand webinar to dive deeper into GCC compliance and learn how QIMA can support you on G-mark toys and LVE services. 📺 https://lnkd.in/gxHtDQkF #GCCCompliance #GMark #Toys #LowVoltageEquipment #QIMA

QIMA has officially joined Textile Focus as part of their Industry Associates Program to drive sustainability and quality in Bangladesh’s textile and garment sector! 🌍✨ This partnership strengthens our commitment to supporting the industry through advanced laboratory testing, supplier audits, and product inspections. A special signing ceremony marked this collaboration, attended by Yeasin Khan, Laboratory Operations Manager at QIMA Bangladesh; Mohammad Zahirul Islam, Country Sales Manager at QIMA Bangladesh; M.A. Islam Riyadh, Editor of Textile Focus; Mostafa Kamal, Operations Manager at Textile Focus; and other esteemed representatives from QIMA Bangladesh. Together, we aim to promote ethical manufacturing and industry best practices, ensuring a responsible and thriving textile industry in Bangladesh. 💪 Read the full news: https://lnkd.in/gRr_WeBc #QIMA #TextileFocus #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #Bangladesh

¿Estás seguro de lo que estás a punto de recibir? La inspección pre-embarque es clave para validar que el pedido cumple con tus especificaciones antes de salir del país de origen. Visita nuestra web y conoce los beneficios de este paso esencial. https://lnkd.in/d__Z_Y74 #PreshipmentInspection #QIMALatam #ComercioGlobal #Logística #CadenasDeSuministro #InspeccionesDeCalidad #AuditoríasProveedores

Peak season is upon us, and optimizing your supply chain is crucial to surviving the chaos. Here’s a game-changer: Implement real-time visibility tools. With up-to-the-minute data on inventory levels, shipments, and supplier performance, you can make agile decisions and avoid costly delays. A major fashion retailer used this approach last year, reducing stockouts by 25% during the holiday rush. Ready to supercharge your supply chain? Dive into our complete guide: https://shorturl.at/MBo1E #supplychainoptimization #peakseasonprep #logistics

📢 Join our upcoming webinar: Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging and Textiles Gain clarity on the evolving EPR landscape. Our experts Anouschka Jansen and Karolyn Helda will explain Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), an environmental policy holding producers accountable for end-of-life product management. Tailored for the U.S. market, this session will focus on packaging and textiles, providing practical guidance for compliance. 📅 Register now to secure your spot! #EPR #Sustainability #Packaging #Textiles #ProductCompliance #QIMAWebinars

We are pleased to announce that QIMA Saudi Arabia in Riyadh has been accredited by the Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC) in the field of granting certificates of conformity for products, processes, and services, in line with the international standard ISO/IEC 17065. This accreditation underscores our commitment to delivering trusted quality assurance and compliance solutions across the region. Thank you to our dedicated team and partners for making this achievement possible. #QIMA #Accreditation #SaudiAccreditationCenter #ISO17065 #QualityAssurance https://lnkd.in/gpQePjmR

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we are pausing to reflect on a harsh reality: millions of people, including children, are trapped in forced labor across the globe. It’s a human rights issue that hits close to home for all of us, and it’s one we can’t ignore. That’s why we’ve put together our Forced Labor Quick Guide, a resource to help businesses understand the risks and take real, actionable steps to fight forced labor in supply chains. From spotting red flags to building stronger, ethical practices, this guide is a starting point for change. Download our Forced Labor Quick Guide to learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/spq3G #worlddayagainsttrafficking #endforcedlabor #humanrights #supplychainresponsibility #endhumantrafficking #humantrafficking #QIMA

🚨 Important Update for Importers & Exporters to Saudi Arabia 🚨 The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has announced a revision of the Harmonized System (HS) Codes for various products. These changes will be implemented on the Saber Platform within 30 days from the notification date (July 24, 2025), with the new HS Codes coming into effect under technical regulations on August 23, 2025. Read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/gaibx_jK #SASO #SaberPlatform #HSCode #SaudiArabia #ProductCompliance

🌎 Latin and South America are proving their worth beyond US nearshoring. Despite a -9% YoY drop in US demand, global sourcing in the region grew +8% YoY in Q2 2025, driven by robust intra-regional trade in Mexico, Peru, and Chile. Key Insight: South-South trade is a rising force, offering resilience in a volatile global economy. Is your business ready to capitalize on this growth? 📊 👉 Discover more in the QIMA Q3 2025 Barometer: https://shorturl.at/z8v7a #latinamericatrade #southsouthtrade #globalsourcing #QIMA #QIMAbarometer