Inside: Global Sourcing with Ricky Ho from SourceReady

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Retail Voices, host Mark Lack sits down with Ricky Ho — Founder of SourceReady — to explore how AI, data, and global transparency are rewriting the rules of retail sourcing.Ricky breaks down the real friction points facing brands today — from supplier discovery and verification to compliance, diversification, risk management, and the increasing pressure to move faster at lower cost. He explains how SourceReady uses AI trained on customs filings, trade-show intelligence, verified datasets, and product ideation technology to help retailers build smarter, more resilient supply chains.You’ll hear insights on:The sourcing gaps that inspired the creation of SourceReadyHow AI verifies and ranks suppliers using global data signalsThe biggest onboarding friction points and how automation removes themWhat diversification beyond China really requiresHow brands can stay ahead of tariffs, shortages & geopolitical riskTime and cost savings from AI-driven sourcingHow photo-realistic ideation changes development speedBalancing transparency, ethics, and human judgementThe mistakes smaller retailers make when scalingWhat sourcing will look like in the next 3–5 yearsThree questions retail leaders should be asking their sourcing teams this monthWhether you’re in sourcing, merchandising, product development, supply-chain operations, or retail leadership, this episode gives you a practical, inside look at how modern retail supply chains are evolving.🎧 Retail Voices — real conversations with the people shaping retail today. 🎙 Hosted by Mark Lack 👉 Subscribe at Retail101online.comLearn more about SourceReady at: https://sourceready.com #RickyHo #SourceReady #GlobalSourcing #AISourcing #RetailSupplyChain #SupplierDiscovery #ComplianceRisk #RetailOperations#RetailVoices #Retail101Online #MarkLack #RetailLeadership #RetailInsights #RetailTechnology #RetailEducation#FutureOfRetail #AI #RetailIndustry #SupplyChain #Ecommerce #BusinessPodcastSupport the show