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Supply Chain Management in Apparel Industry

SCMDOJO

Managing the flow of goods within the apparel industry requires an extensive and well-established supply chain network. Since this particular industry is insanely fast-paced, any problem within the supply chain can lead to a loss of sales for the business. There are countless benefits of having an optimized supply chain.

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Ten Supply Chain Predictions for 2023

NC State SCRC

As we go into the first week of 2023, many are wondering what’s ahead for global commerce and supply chains. These predictions are perhaps not completely original – but they represent what I think will be important guidelines for supply chain executives to consider. More importantly, the supply chain isn’t there yet!

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How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

The collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh last week , which killed at least 705 workers and injured thousands of others, has put a spotlight on a problem that plagues many supply chains: the use of slave labor. In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains.

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Accelerate Digitisation in the Supply Chain – Leveraging a Data-driven Approach to Optimisation – LogiSYM August 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Leveraging SDS’ end-to-end software solutions including e-Topup, dealer management, and voucher management platforms, the leading information communications technology group is moving towards meeting digitization objectives with a heavy focus on improving the user experience and scalability of their services. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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As Inventories and Capacity Expansion Grew Too Quickly in 2022, Customers are Forcing Suppliers to Bear the Brunt of Optimistic Forecasts

NC State SCRC

Moreover, Amazon refused even to discuss the situation in good faith with Gilimex, locking Gilimex’s CEO and management team out of Amazon’s headquarters in North Reading, Massachusetts after the Gilimex team had traveled thousands of miles from Vietnam for a meeting.” What happened? Mistakes happen.

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The transparent gift guide: 8 purchases with a purpose

Provenance

.” Alongside her uncompromising design aesthetic, Martina Spetlova is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing throughout her supply chain. Meet the people and places creating MWoven’s hand-woven leather fashion pieces. Meet the grass fed cows behind a healthy protein drink. “It Nomad Tribe Store.

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion. You have agreed to a two-year supply contract with a small, foreign supplier, but a drop in demand for your own company’s products is seriously depressing its profitability. Directly or indirectly, you are affected.