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Why Supply Chain Woes Might Not Carry into 2022
Experts believe fashion has exceeded expectations, given the challenges it faced, and will remain competitive…
Gerber’s Hybrid Ideation Conference Focused on Key Tech, Supply Chain Issues
People were most interested in learning about the market trends and technology available to any size…
Who Stands to Gain from 71% Jump in Nearshoring Plans?
A McKinsey & Co. survey of 38 apparel chief procurement officers signals major shifts ahead in nearshoring…
Upstream Focus: Aegean Apparel Exporters’ Association’s Burak Sertbaş on Material Sourcing, Sustainability & Turkey’s Strengths
In this Q&A, Burak Sertbaş discusses the need for shared values along the supply chain and what sets Turkey…
Denim’s Nearshoring Wave Kept Rising in September
For the year through September, blue jeans imports from Western Hemisphere countries to the U.S. rose 43.46…
Delta Apparel CEO Credits Near-Shore Sourcing for Q4 Performance
Delta Group sales increased 5 percent as buyers of the retail-direct business saw the advantages of its…
‘Old Habits Die Hard’ and Other AlixPartners + Sourcing Journal Survey Findings
AlixPartners' Murali Gokki and Joe Schmitt present findings from the report "Fashion in Focus, Investing in a…
Reshoring: 18 Months of Supply-Chain Chaos Might Finally Turn the Tide
When even giants like Nike lose 10 weeks of production, it could be time to reconsider the benefits of making…
Biden’s Inaction on China Like ‘Groundhog Day’
"Unfortunately, from my perspective, the tariffs and the trade wars are not over," USFIA president Julie…
More Signs of Nearshoring in July Jeans Import Numbers
Continued strength of top jeans suppliers Bangladesh and Pakistan showed through, while the Western…
Rethinking the Factory With a Technological Bent at SPESA
Industry executives discussed how to modernize factory operations and attract and retain a skilled workforce.
Arzee International Opens Mexico City Offices and Launches B2B Apparel Line
LA Basics answers demand for easy, basic apparel with Arzee International's new B2B rollout.
Upstream Focus: Crowley’s Jackie Gonsalez on Flexibility, Fleets & Nearshoring’s Future
In this Q&A, Jackie Gonsalez discusses sourcing's shift closer to the U.S. and Crowley's capacity expansion…
Rocky Brands Looking at Localizing Footwear Production
Rocky Brands is dealing with inbound freight and container costs from Asia that are up to three times higher…
Why Fashion’s Adopting Leaner, Localized Manufacturing Models
In fashion manufacturing, one of the positives to come from the pandemic is an openness to embracing…