USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Although the industry is multifaceted and varied, encompassing everything from household goods to food & beverage to apparel and more, most arms of the consumer goods industry are facing similar challenges. Supply chain woes. Geopolitical instability. Labor shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

In 2021 there has been an increased drive for sustainability, from curbing GHG emissions to preventing deforestation. Supply chains account for the vast majority of any organization’s sustainability impact, so companies around the world are working hard to improve social and environmental conditions with their suppliers.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

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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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

2021 has brought an increased drive for corporate sustainability, from mitigating GHG emissions and promoting DE&I to preventing deforestation. However, if businesses really want to accelerate the sustainability transformation, they can’t go about it alone.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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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Resilinc

AUGUST 3, 2021

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability are becoming increasingly significant issues for supply chain management. These concepts can be hard to define and measure, and even harder to integrate into procurement.

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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. What are the major facts inhibiting the Bangladesh apparel industry in being safe and sustainable? retailers, U.S.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers are facing pressure from both the supply and demand sides of their businesses. The growing realization that competing on customer service, rather than costs alone, means B2B companies can focus on providing the flexibility, transparency and sustainability that customers want.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 25, 2021

And to take concrete action towards increasing sustainability performance, you must prioritize your supply chain , where the greatest ESG impacts are found. Yet a recent survey by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) found that fewer than one in five companies have a comprehensive view of their supply chains’ sustainability performance.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 25, 2021

And to take concrete action towards increasing sustainability performance, you must prioritize your supply chain , where the greatest ESG impacts are found. Yet a recent survey by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) found that fewer than one in five companies have a comprehensive view of their supply chains’ sustainability performance.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As this scrutiny mounts, companies and countries worldwide are making tremendous strides to tackle the sustainability agenda, with organizations such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and industry-accepted pledges like the Paris Accord providing much needed frameworks and leadership.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As this scrutiny mounts, companies and countries worldwide are making tremendous strides to tackle the sustainability agenda, with organizations such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and industry-accepted pledges like the Paris Accord providing much needed frameworks and leadership. The Sustainability Reporting Problem.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The compliance function might roll up to quality, logistics, supply chain, or even to the chief sustainability officer. We’re also seeing a lot more organizations that are starting to weave concepts of sustainability into some of their compliance programs.” There’s certainly a slave labor component to that.

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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.

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Logility

MARCH 22, 2022

LogDutch apparel licensing company to leverage the Logility ®Digital Supply Chain Platform to improve product availability and enhance employee experience. Logility not only had the technology we needed, but the apparel industry expertise and forward-looking vision we were looking for in a partner.”. About Logility.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

A typical ecommerce supply chain starts with sourcing raw materials to produce finished goods , which are then transported to a warehouse or fulfillment center before they end up with their end consumer. With the rise of ecommerce, it’s clear that sustainability is no longer an option when it comes to supply chain management.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. What Is Multi-Tier?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. What Is Multi-Tier?

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SupplyShift

MAY 30, 2023

STANDARD ASSESSMENT Scope 3 Emissions Calculator A comprehensive facility-level tool to measure emissions intensity of any supplier manufacturing facility. DEVELOPED BY THE EXPERTS Covering all energy sources and developed in collaboration with our leading corporate climate consultancy partners.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2022

Building a sustainable fashion supply chain and improving ESG performance will require a more deliberate approach in 2022. But for all their planning and talk about sustainability, few of them have achieved substantial and meaningful progress toward becoming truly sustainable.

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2022

Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the Company in the fourth quarter include: Ariela & Associates International, Bemis Manufacturing Company, Bondi Sands Australia Pty Ltd., continues to grow its market share in the apparel industry with the addition of Next Level Apparel® and stichd to its customer community.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. ’ With respect to their consumer behavior, 73 percent of global millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable products, an increase from 50 percent in 2014.”[2]. sources of raw materials.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are a lot of hard-headed realists in the procurement and supply chain profession. But in his 2021 book “ Sense and Sustainability ,” Chaturvedi shows he’s an idealist as well as a realist. Resilinc: What’s the current status of reshoring manufacturing? The top countries that are investing in manufacturing sites in the U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Hugo Boss, H&M Group, Inditex, Kering, Levi Strauss & Co., Puma SE, PVH Corp.,Target; We are aware that more than 90% of PUMA’s Carbon Footprint is being generated in shared supply chains.

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Logility

DECEMBER 13, 2021

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the company was included in the top 10 of multiple categories in the 2022 RIS Software LeaderBoard. Supply Chain Leader Excels in Several Categories of the 2022 RIS Software LeaderBoard. ATLANTA – Dec. 13, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” A common issue in financially-driven companies is the heavy utilization of manufacturing assets past reasonable limits throwing the supply chain out of balance. Apparel is an example. Background.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For some online apparel retailers, returns now average 40% of sales. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases. Tony Hsieh, the company’s legendary late CEO, offered free returns for up to a year after purchase and encouraged people to order items in multiple styles and sizes.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Founded in 2002 with over 100 consultants and based in Boulder, Colorado , Spinnaker SCA designs and builds agile supply chains for leading brands across Consumer Staples, High Tech, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail & Apparel, Medical Devices, and Distribution Industries. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

big-box retailers are emerging as business winners while competitors — including some apparel sellers and small businesses — struggle.”[1] While some manufacturers and retailers had fairly mature omnichannel operations, other companies hastened to bolster their operations. Manufacturers, however, are also getting more involved.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. As featured in the ‘ The 10 Most Innovative Procurement Solution Providers ’ article published in the September 2017 Insights Success Magazine , Claritum discuss the drive for a New Wave of Easy-to-use Procurement Products…. A Varied Range of Unparalleled Solutions.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 13, 2013

In the series of sustainable supply chain assessments we’ve completed this year, our student teams assessed the extent to which codes of conduct were measured, audited, and rewarded/penalized by companies seeking to drive improved sustainable performance down the supply chain. In the longer term their stock is going up.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The focus on corporate sustainability often calls for companies to increase transparency in all aspects of an organization’s operations, and much more so in the supply chain. ” And in a sense, returning to values focused on “what is naturally the right thing to do” is a good indicator for sustainable behavior.

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2021

“This past year also heightened the importance of a resilient, agile enterprise that champions corporate social responsibility and sustainability,” continued Dow. Our commitment to enabling our customers to create sustainable supply chains that improve lives and the world we live in is at the core of our brand promise. Hasbro, Inc.,

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Prescriptive logistics optimization solutions help supply chains discover new ways to team supply chain metrics and data from varied sources like delivery time estimates based on distance traveled daily, vehicle location details, and other essential metrics that affect logistics.

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