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We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. Counter to what many people think, apparel supply chains are complex and demanding with global sourcing, long lead times, short selling seasons, and demand uncertainty. Ed shared several best practices as well as what an apparel company could expect from an optimized supply chain. MORE
In adidas’s recent earnings call, CEO Kasper Rorsted warned that adidas would miss its 2019 growth target because its supply chain was unable to meet the huge demand for its mid-priced apparel, especially in North America. If so, for a mid-priced range of apparel, is brand image worth lost sales, lowered growth and possible market share loss? To all the apparel / footwear gurus – I know you’re out there – let me know what you think in the comments below! by Harish Iyer. MORE
Several major apparel brands and retailers, including J.C. The goal of the three-year undertaking is to assemble key information about each factory, including business name, GPS coordinates, business license, safety inspections and apparel brands served. Staff members from BRAC University are using the Sourcemap platform as they travel throughout Bangladesh to personally visit every apparel factory in the country. MORE
Here’s a roundup of the top recent Environmental Leader articles in these areas. Note that in each article, we’ve tried to dive into the business case from the companies we’re writing about: why are they doing what they’re doing from a financial point of view? Take special note of the detailed Timberland case study , which outlines the specifics on how – and why – to create a sustainable line of clothing. You’ll see more case studies of that type to come. MORE
Without a clear picture of where items were in the supply chain process before things were halted, restarting a global supply chain seems like a daunting task. Retail Demand Planning Sales & Operations Planning Sales Forecasting Supply Chain Supply Planning MORE
The apparel industry uniquely combines the characteristics of make-to-stock manufacturing with consumer-driven fashion volatility which can lead to a forecasting nightmare. Speaking with several supply chain executives in the apparel industry, attribute-based SKU-level forecasting is not just difficult; it is often impossible. Others have turned to off-the-shelf software only to realize the majority of solutions fail to go beyond two attributes (useless for the apparel industry). MORE
million) from the Templeton World Charity Fund, that will be used to develop an Ethical Apparel Index and launch a new initiative under the SCRC umbrellas. The post Improving the Lives of Apparel Workers by Creating an Ethical Apparel Index appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. MORE
Apparel manufacturing was one of the first industries to be outsourced primarily because of labor costs. Census data, demand for apparel imports (Harmonized code 62) may have peaked in 2015. Could apparel manufacturers be returning to the U.S.? A recent McKinsey report indicates that outsourced apparel manufacturing may want to seriously consider returning to the U.S Is it or isn’t it? MORE
Sales & Operations Planning Advanced Analytics Demand Planning Retail Fashion & Apparel S&OP Supply ChainWithout a clear picture of where items were in the supply chain process before things were halted, restarting a global supply chain seems like a daunting task. MORE
Rejaul is from Bangladesh, and is working on his PhD in the College of Textiles at NC State University, and is passionate on the subject of sustainable apparel from his home country. This week he provided a great set of summaries from the Harvard Conference on “Sustainable Models for the Apparel Industry” held on September 24 at the Harvard Law School. What are the major facts inhibiting the Bangladesh apparel industry in being safe and sustainable? MORE
Apparel Magazine—Few supply chains are as dynamic as those relied upon by the fashion industry. From retailers to manufacturers, apparel supply chains crisscross the globe in a race to outfit customers with the latest styles and beat the competition on driving — and supplying — the latest trends. The post 2019 Supply Chain Outlook for the Apparel Industry appeared first on AGL. MORE
Prices for China Imports Fell 20 Percent, as Demand Dried Up in Stay at Home Economy MORE
While the COVID-19 global pandemic is unprecedented, it has only exacerbated an already unpredictable demand environment for apparel retailers. Apparel retailers also need to capitalize on the promise of autonomous decision-making, fueled by AI, to respond to fast-changing conditions in real-time – cutting the response cycle from weeks to days when disruptions occur. To learn more about how AI can help apparel retailers, read our new white paper here. MORE
The post Hemming in Apparel Microfibres appeared first on Knowledge at Work. Environment, Health & Safety apparel fabric microfibres ocean conservancy plastics textilesWe’ve all heard the scare stories – that by 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish; that each year eight million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans, killing a million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals. MORE
Apparel Retailer: Streamlined MFP Implementation. An international apparel retailer leveraged Cognira to customize its MFP solution for enhanced cross-channel visibility. COGNIRA’S IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH. An international fashion retailer realized it needed to leverage the expertise of a lead implementation partner to quickly and efficiently reinstall its Merchandise Financial Planning system, which was far too complex for the company’s small planning team. MORE
Apparel is an exciting and rapidly changing industry. These are just a few of the challenges apparel manufacturers and retailers must overcome to operate at peak performance and compete in today’s dynamic market. To reduce stock-outs and markdowns apparel manufacturers and retailers must improve their in-season performance. Apparel companies that segment customers and localize assortments are able to maximize full price sell through. MORE
The post Tour An Apparel Distribution Center! By Tompkins International Staff Join us at the Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum 2017 (SCLF). We have another exciting addition to this year’s SCLF being held in Durham, NC May 8th to May 10th: Distribution Center (DC) tour. Beginning at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 8th we will be hosting a tour of Peter. Reserve Your Spot Today For The 2017 SCLF! appeared first on Tompkins International. MORE
Today’s manufacturers face seemingly competing challenges to meet customer expectations for fresh inventory offered via multiple platforms while relying on increasingly global supplier networks MORE
Retail Demand Planning News Supply Chain Supply Planning apparelWith the holiday season so close, now is a good time to optimize your supply chain processes so you can capitalize on the most lucrative time of the year. MORE
We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. Counter to what many people think, apparel supply chains are complex and demanding with global sourcing, long lead times, short selling seasons, and demand uncertainty. Ed shared several best practices as well as what an apparel company could expect from an optimized supply chain. MORE
An article written by my former PhD student, Rejaul Hasan, and I just came out this week in Contracting Excellence , the journal published by IACCM, which documents the catastrophe that is unfolding in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major exporters of garments for the apparel sector. MORE
Kraft apparel boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Jasof Mac. Kraft apparel packaging boxes have been utilized by famous boutiques that sell superior expensive pieces of clothing. Using these Kraft apparel boxes wholesale serves you a lot of benefits. MORE
Each year, Apparel Magazine acknowledges apparel retailers, brands, and manufacturers that demonstrate innovation in the apparel supply chain. JDA is proud to recognize that PVH has been named one of Apparel Magazine’s 10 th annual Top Innovator Award winners. based apparel company and is one of the largest global apparel companies, with $8.2 The post JDA Customer PVH Named a Top Innovator by Apparel Magazine appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. MORE
This feature provides examines the supply chain challenges arising from some recent trends in the fashion industry, and looks at how brand owners and retailers are meeting those challenges MORE
Retail News Supply Chain apparelBy employing these strategies brands will enable timely response to purchasing behaviors in order to keep merchandise stocked and improve profits. MORE
Footwear and apparel companies have to be transparent, but few can devote the resources to deal with the proliferation of databases and platforms out there. Apparel Environmental Impact Social Compliance Supply Chain Mapping Supply Chain Transparency Sustainability Traceability Transparency MORE
NYSE:CKP), a leading global supplier of shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions for the retail industry, today announced here at NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo its RFID Overhead EAS Solution, delivering benefits both for loss prevention and inventory visibility at the point-of-exit. We’re providing apparel retailers with solutions that offer a pathway to achieve promising benefits, independent of their individual starting point.”. MORE
Manhattan Associates Inc., the supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions provider, has introduced Manhattan Active Allocation, claimed to be the first allocation solution specifically engineered for today’s omnichannel marketplace, with a fresh approach to managing short lifecycle inventory MORE
Apparel retailers are facing a mounting pile of overstock unlike anything they’ve seen before MORE
This feature provides examines the supply chain challenges arising from some recent trends in the fashion industry, and looks at how brand owners and retailers are meeting those challenges MORE
A successful supply chain strategy has become an essential key to success for apparel companies as they continue to build their brand. To provide the latest styles to their customers, supply chain partners should be an extension of the company’s business and service, with the ability to contribute to a good customer experience. Today’s consumers. Read More. Supply Chain Retail Transportation Warehousing MORE
As quickly as technology is pushing consumer-facing capabilities forward, behind the scenes apparel industry supply chains are moving at a decidedly slower pace MORE
Retail News Supply Chain Supply Planning apparel footwearSenior Gartner Analyst, Micheal Youssef, challenges supply chain planning teams to recognize the need for aggregated forecasts to improve long-range accuracy. MORE
Many Global Apparel Factories in Bad Shape, as Prices for US Apparel Imports Fell Sharply in 2020 MORE
We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. Counter to what many people think, apparel supply chains are complex and demanding with global sourcing, long lead times, short selling seasons, and demand uncertainty. Ed shared several best practices as well as what an apparel company could expect from an optimized supply chain. MORE
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million) from the Templeton World Charity Fund, that will be used to develop an Ethical Apparel Index and launch a new initiative under the SCRC umbrellas. The post Improving the Lives of Apparel Workers by Creating an Ethical Apparel Index appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative.
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Retail News Supply Chain apparelBy employing these strategies brands will enable timely response to purchasing behaviors in order to keep merchandise stocked and improve profits.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Kraft apparel boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Jasof Mac. Kraft apparel packaging boxes have been utilized by famous boutiques that sell superior expensive pieces of clothing. Using these Kraft apparel boxes wholesale serves you a lot of benefits.
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Sales & Operations Planning Advanced Analytics Demand Planning Retail Fashion & Apparel S&OP Supply ChainWithout a clear picture of where items were in the supply chain process before things were halted, restarting a global supply chain seems like a daunting task.
Logility
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Apparel is an exciting and rapidly changing industry. These are just a few of the challenges apparel manufacturers and retailers must overcome to operate at peak performance and compete in today’s dynamic market. To reduce stock-outs and markdowns apparel manufacturers and retailers must improve their in-season performance. Apparel companies that segment customers and localize assortments are able to maximize full price sell through.
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In adidas’s recent earnings call, CEO Kasper Rorsted warned that adidas would miss its 2019 growth target because its supply chain was unable to meet the huge demand for its mid-priced apparel, especially in North America. If so, for a mid-priced range of apparel, is brand image worth lost sales, lowered growth and possible market share loss? To all the apparel / footwear gurus – I know you’re out there – let me know what you think in the comments below! by Harish Iyer.
Vanguard Software
AUGUST 9, 2019
Retail News Supply Chain Supply Planning apparel footwearSenior Gartner Analyst, Micheal Youssef, challenges supply chain planning teams to recognize the need for aggregated forecasts to improve long-range accuracy.
BlueYonder
JUNE 11, 2020
While the COVID-19 global pandemic is unprecedented, it has only exacerbated an already unpredictable demand environment for apparel retailers. Apparel retailers also need to capitalize on the promise of autonomous decision-making, fueled by AI, to respond to fast-changing conditions in real-time – cutting the response cycle from weeks to days when disruptions occur. To learn more about how AI can help apparel retailers, read our new white paper here.
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Apparel manufacturing was one of the first industries to be outsourced primarily because of labor costs. Census data, demand for apparel imports (Harmonized code 62) may have peaked in 2015. Could apparel manufacturers be returning to the U.S.? A recent McKinsey report indicates that outsourced apparel manufacturing may want to seriously consider returning to the U.S Is it or isn’t it?
NC State SCRC
MAY 1, 2020
An article written by my former PhD student, Rejaul Hasan, and I just came out this week in Contracting Excellence , the journal published by IACCM, which documents the catastrophe that is unfolding in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major exporters of garments for the apparel sector.
NFI
MAY 29, 2018
A successful supply chain strategy has become an essential key to success for apparel companies as they continue to build their brand. To provide the latest styles to their customers, supply chain partners should be an extension of the company’s business and service, with the ability to contribute to a good customer experience. Today’s consumers. Read More. Supply Chain Retail Transportation Warehousing
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Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Many Global Apparel Factories in Bad Shape, as Prices for US Apparel Imports Fell Sharply in 2020
Supply Chain 24/7
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
As quickly as technology is pushing consumer-facing capabilities forward, behind the scenes apparel industry supply chains are moving at a decidedly slower pace
Sourcemap
APRIL 3, 2019
Footwear and apparel companies have to be transparent, but few can devote the resources to deal with the proliferation of databases and platforms out there. Apparel Environmental Impact Social Compliance Supply Chain Mapping Supply Chain Transparency Sustainability Traceability Transparency
Vanguard Software
JUNE 2, 2020
Without a clear picture of where items were in the supply chain process before things were halted, restarting a global supply chain seems like a daunting task. Retail Demand Planning Sales & Operations Planning Sales Forecasting Supply Chain Supply Planning
American Global Logistics
MAY 8, 2019
Apparel Magazine—Few supply chains are as dynamic as those relied upon by the fashion industry. From retailers to manufacturers, apparel supply chains crisscross the globe in a race to outfit customers with the latest styles and beat the competition on driving — and supplying — the latest trends. The post 2019 Supply Chain Outlook for the Apparel Industry appeared first on AGL.
Vanguard Software
JULY 19, 2019
Retail Demand Planning News Supply Chain Supply Planning apparelWith the holiday season so close, now is a good time to optimize your supply chain processes so you can capitalize on the most lucrative time of the year.
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 19, 2017
This feature provides examines the supply chain challenges arising from some recent trends in the fashion industry, and looks at how brand owners and retailers are meeting those challenges
Logility
JANUARY 5, 2012
We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. Counter to what many people think, apparel supply chains are complex and demanding with global sourcing, long lead times, short selling seasons, and demand uncertainty. Ed shared several best practices as well as what an apparel company could expect from an optimized supply chain.
Logility
JANUARY 5, 2012
We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. Counter to what many people think, apparel supply chains are complex and demanding with global sourcing, long lead times, short selling seasons, and demand uncertainty. Ed shared several best practices as well as what an apparel company could expect from an optimized supply chain.
Logility
JANUARY 5, 2012
We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. Counter to what many people think, apparel supply chains are complex and demanding with global sourcing, long lead times, short selling seasons, and demand uncertainty. Ed shared several best practices as well as what an apparel company could expect from an optimized supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 15, 2020
Apparel retailers are facing a mounting pile of overstock unlike anything they’ve seen before
Supply Chain Network
AUGUST 6, 2017
Here’s a roundup of the top recent Environmental Leader articles in these areas. Note that in each article, we’ve tried to dive into the business case from the companies we’re writing about: why are they doing what they’re doing from a financial point of view? Take special note of the detailed Timberland case study , which outlines the specifics on how – and why – to create a sustainable line of clothing. You’ll see more case studies of that type to come.
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Rejaul is from Bangladesh, and is working on his PhD in the College of Textiles at NC State University, and is passionate on the subject of sustainable apparel from his home country. This week he provided a great set of summaries from the Harvard Conference on “Sustainable Models for the Apparel Industry” held on September 24 at the Harvard Law School. What are the major facts inhibiting the Bangladesh apparel industry in being safe and sustainable?
Supply Chain Network
JUNE 13, 2011
NYSE:CKP), a leading global supplier of shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions for the retail industry, today announced here at NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo its RFID Overhead EAS Solution, delivering benefits both for loss prevention and inventory visibility at the point-of-exit. We’re providing apparel retailers with solutions that offer a pathway to achieve promising benefits, independent of their individual starting point.”.
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 19, 2017
This feature provides examines the supply chain challenges arising from some recent trends in the fashion industry, and looks at how brand owners and retailers are meeting those challenges
Tompkins Blog
JANUARY 26, 2017
The post Tour An Apparel Distribution Center! By Tompkins International Staff Join us at the Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum 2017 (SCLF). We have another exciting addition to this year’s SCLF being held in Durham, NC May 8th to May 10th: Distribution Center (DC) tour. Beginning at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 8th we will be hosting a tour of Peter. Reserve Your Spot Today For The 2017 SCLF! appeared first on Tompkins International.
UL EHS- Sustainability
OCTOBER 18, 2018
The post Hemming in Apparel Microfibres appeared first on Knowledge at Work. Environment, Health & Safety apparel fabric microfibres ocean conservancy plastics textilesWe’ve all heard the scare stories – that by 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish; that each year eight million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans, killing a million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals.
Cognira
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Apparel Retailer: Streamlined MFP Implementation. An international apparel retailer leveraged Cognira to customize its MFP solution for enhanced cross-channel visibility. COGNIRA’S IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH. An international fashion retailer realized it needed to leverage the expertise of a lead implementation partner to quickly and efficiently reinstall its Merchandise Financial Planning system, which was far too complex for the company’s small planning team.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 10, 2018
Today’s manufacturers face seemingly competing challenges to meet customer expectations for fresh inventory offered via multiple platforms while relying on increasingly global supplier networks
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OCTOBER 21, 2020
Manhattan Associates Inc., the supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions provider, has introduced Manhattan Active Allocation, claimed to be the first allocation solution specifically engineered for today’s omnichannel marketplace, with a fresh approach to managing short lifecycle inventory
BlueYonder
MAY 11, 2017
Each year, Apparel Magazine acknowledges apparel retailers, brands, and manufacturers that demonstrate innovation in the apparel supply chain. JDA is proud to recognize that PVH has been named one of Apparel Magazine’s 10 th annual Top Innovator Award winners. based apparel company and is one of the largest global apparel companies, with $8.2 The post JDA Customer PVH Named a Top Innovator by Apparel Magazine appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 21, 2018
Several major apparel brands and retailers, including J.C. The goal of the three-year undertaking is to assemble key information about each factory, including business name, GPS coordinates, business license, safety inspections and apparel brands served. Staff members from BRAC University are using the Sourcemap platform as they travel throughout Bangladesh to personally visit every apparel factory in the country.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Prices for China Imports Fell 20 Percent, as Demand Dried Up in Stay at Home Economy
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