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Apparel Company Focuses on Fair Trade in Supply Chain

November 6, 2013

When you think about fair trade, coffee and chocolate probably come to mind. One day, many consumers will add apparel to that list.

Resurgence of Apparel Industry in U.S. Shows How Businesses Must Change Their Ways

October 24, 2013

Industry Week

Sometimes an industry simply can't move forward without changing and embracing more sustainable business models. Consider America's apparel industry.

Can Technology Provide Safety Lines for Apparel Workers?

October 15, 2013

The Guardian

In a post-Rana Plaza world, one can only wonder how best to gauge the ethics and worker safety behind our garment-manufacturing industry. The Goliath that the fashion industry has become begs the question whether it's even possible to ensure suppliers do the right thing.

Fashion Retailer Rolls Out RFID in More Than 50 Stores in Europe, North America

May 28, 2013

ChainLink Research

One well-known and highly respected high-end fashion retailer provides a good example of an end-to-end RFID implementation. They have more than 50 stores across Europe and North America, offering a wide assortment of high-end men's and women's fashion clothing.

We Consumers Are Responsible for Deaths of Apparel Workers in Bangladesh

May 8, 2013

Los Angeles Times

The deaths of more than 600 garment workers in Bangladesh's Rana Plaza factory collapse April 24 is a tragedy that highlights widespread problems in the global apparel industry. But will it be the spark that finally leads to much-needed global reforms?

Allocating the Right Stock, Place and Time to Retail Supply Chains

May 1, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

The days of selling within seasons are long gone; sales periods that once spanned months have now shrunk to weeks. This "multiplier" effect presents retailers with huge challenges, because shoppers want the latest, most fashionable products immediately.

Supply Chain Challenges from Apparel Software Trends

April 9, 2013

Just-Style

Social and environmental compliance are the main issues facing today's apparel supply chains, according to industry experts consulted by just-style. The continued shift towards faster and faster fashion cycles, along with pressure on retailers to adapt to an omni-channel experience, is also throwing up challenges when it comes to flexibility in global sourcing.