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Supply Chain AI Strategy: Navigating Apparel Industry Complexities

Logility

Navigating the $5 trillion North American apparel market requires precision, especially when dealing with the intricate complexities of forecasting and inventory management. The Apparel Industry’s Forecasting Maze Mastering the art of forecasting is critical in the apparel industry.

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SanMar’s Sustainability Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Aside from these key areas, sustainability remains another important issue for Körber and its customers. In this session, Mr. Noonan revealed the emphasis the company places on sustainability, revealed the lessons learned along its journey, and highlighted a roadmap that others can follow. Sustainability Lessons Learned.

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

Logility

Over the years, the fashion industry has championed a movement toward sustainable apparel, environmentally friendly production practices, and the elimination of forced labor. The reason why chain-of-custody standards for sustainable materials are more important than ever comes down to credibility.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The fund had a slow start with reportedly just $110 million invested into startups in its first year. I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports.

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What to look for in an apparel logistics services provider

West Coast and California Logistics

Economic uncertainty, sustainability initiatives, and a crowded consumer marketplace are just a few of the challenges facing apparel manufacturers at the moment. To mitigate these challenges, apparel brands are increasingly reliant on nimble, flexible 3PL providers that specialize in apparel logistics.

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Supply Chain Leadership Series VII: Matthew Wallace, CEO, Project DXM

NC State SCRC

Changing the way people buy apparel Matthew Wallace has worked in a number of apparel management roles over his career, including as a Senior Director of Sourcing for Merchandising at Walmart, a senior VP at apparel manufacturer PVH (which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein), and currently the CEO of Project DXM (Digital Xpress Model).

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Catastrophic Impacts of COVID19 in Bangladesh Apparel Supply Chain

NC State SCRC

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.