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Companies Say They're Ready to Move Supply Chains From China

October 31, 2018

A common theme this earnings season: U.S. business executives are ready to relocate their supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive.

The Clothing Industry Harms the Planet. What Can Fashion Students Do?

October 24, 2018

The Guardian

All too often, sustainability is treated as a one-off topic, rather than a practice to be embraced by all.

Case Study

When Your Customer Is Major League Baseball, It’s More Than a Game

October 19, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

With its exclusive license to supply promotional merchandise to the nation’s ballparks, BDA faces a massive challenge in meeting requirements for product quality and on-time delivery.

Q&A | Why the Reshoring of U.S. Manufacturing Hasn’t Taken Off

October 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Higher labor costs in China and political pressures were supposed to drive U.S. manufacturers to bring production home. We’re still waiting for that to happen.

How the Jewelry Industry Is Preparing for Supply Chain Traceability

October 11, 2018

Forbes

Blockchain technology is coming to the jewelry industry, and it’s coming fast.

U.K. Government Investigates Fashion Retail Supply Chains

October 9, 2018

Supply Management

Members of Parliament are asking U.K. clothing retailers to disclose information about working conditions and sustainability in their supply chains.

Machines Are Coming for India’s Unwanted Jobs

October 4, 2018

IndustryWeek

India is set to outpace the rest of the Asia Pacific region in factory automation, as potential workers are opting to do anything other than spend all day in sweltering textile plant.

An Unexpected Winner From Trump's Trade War: Knockoff Bags From China

When President Trump threatens China with more tariffs, Lulu thinks of her commission checks and smiles.

October 2, 2018

The Washington Post

When President Trump threatens China with more tariffs, Lulu thinks of her commission checks and smiles.

E-Commerce Fulfillment: The Golden Age or Nuclear Age?

Podcast | How to Build Your Brand on Amazon — and Survive

Consumer brands need Amazon.com. But how can they avoid being devoured by it?

September 28, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Consumer brands need Amazon.com. But how can they avoid being devoured by it?

Here Are This Year’s Top 15 Supply Chains in Europe

Gartner Inc. has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.

September 27, 2018

Gartner

Gartner Inc. has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.