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Eight Practices for Implementing Traceability in Apparel Supply Chains

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Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions. Here are eight methods apparel brands and retailers are using to implement traceability.

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Improving the Lives of Apparel Workers by Creating an Ethical Apparel Index

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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. Unethical working conditions among apparel supply chains present substantial challenges for brands’ pursuit of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and generate systemic dysfunction.

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Supply Chain Leadership Model Example in Retail Apparel Industry

Supply Chain Matters

In this posting we provide highlights of a contrasting senior supply chain leadership model, in a different industry, with somewhat similar business process and technology enablement needs, that being branded workwear apparel provider and retailer Carhartt. . Executive Moves. Additional Insights. All rights reserved. .

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How transparency in the supply chain leads to sustainable sourcing

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According to McKinsey’s 2019 chief purchasing officer (CPO) survey, sustainable sourcing at scale is the fashion industry’s new must-have. The survey shows that social and environmental sustainability has become a key priority for apparel companies, just as it is becoming an increasingly important issue for consumers and governments.

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How Transparency in the Supply Chain Leads to Sustainable Sourcing

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According to McKinsey’s 2019 chief purchasing officer (CPO) survey , sustainable sourcing at scale is the fashion industry’s new must-have. Only by collecting data at all the different steps, can true transparency be unlocked: Who are my suppliers and my suppliers’ suppliers? Where do they source their products?

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Entertainment Retail Industries Selects ToolsGroup to Improve Supply Chain Agility

ToolsGroup

BOSTON – August 17, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by Entertainment Retail Enterprises (ERE) , a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of customized retail products including apparel, accessories, and home goods.

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Chain of Custody: A Dramatic Shift in How Fashion Brands Approach Sustainability

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Over the years, the fashion industry has championed a movement toward sustainable apparel, environmentally friendly production practices, and the elimination of forced labor. While nearly every brand has a traceability process in place, there’s always room to improve, especially as supply chains become more connected and data-driven.