Apparel

World War II-Style Mobilization Order May Carry Risks

March 24, 2020

As manufacturers help government fight the coronavirus pandemic, they are venturing into a legal minefield over patents.

Global Fashion Brands Face EU Crackdown to Clean Up Textiles

March 17, 2020

Bloomberg

The bloc’s environment commissioner calls textiles the “new plastic” when it comes to trash.

Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

March 12, 2020

Bloomberg

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.

Shipper Conquers Volatility and Cost With Transfix Terminal

March 10, 2020

Transfix

Challenge: Due to market volatility, seasonality and unforeseen delays on the road, a shipper was left with limited and expensive transportation options.

Costume Manufacturer Wins Back Customers With Purolator Fulfillment Solution

March 4, 2020

Purolator Internatonal

Challenge: Habitually late deliveries from a New York-based costume manufacturer caused a number of Canadian retailers to drop the product line. The manufacturer faced withdrawing from the Canadian market altogether.

Warehouse Robots Help E-tailer Grow Operations

February 25, 2020

Locus Robotics

Challenge: An e-commerce retailer was planning to build a facility around automated technology, and the operation required a flexible and scalable picking solution that could accommodate a highly diverse inventory of materials. The company also had strict fulfillment and shipping deadlines that depended upon high order accuracy.

Conquering Customs Challenges Is Key in Global E-Commerce Shipping

February 24, 2020

Pierbridge

Are customs issues slowing your international shipping game?

Learn From the Past to Prepare for 2020

February 12, 2020

Transfix

The freight market is poised to tighten this year, Transfix says. Here's how to use data to increase stability.

China Virus Crisis Roils Supply Chains for Global Manufacturers

February 10, 2020

Bloomberg

Less than a month into the health crisis that began in China, supply chain disruptions are showing up around the world, from automakers to mobile-phone producers to energy companies.

Coronavirus Update: How the Virus Is Affecting Global Business

January 27, 2020

Bloomberg

As the death toll from the pneumonia-like illness rises and cases are found in more Asian countries, as well as in the U.S., the economic impact of the novel coronavirous could be widespread.

Apparel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.