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CEO Corner: Sourcing Takes on the Gig Economy

"Sourcing is the non-glamorous part of the business, but it can take you down if you don't do it properly."

Execs Eyeing Supply Base Changes & Capability Investments to Meet New Challenges

Sourcing executives are taking on bigger roles as companies grapple with inflation, supply chain snarls and…

Federal Apparel Fraud Crackdown Nets $11 Million

Apparel sourcing firm VE Source falsely claimed veteran-owned status while men's wear importer Luchiano…

Vans Owner Sees Retailers Getting Cautious, Consumers Getting ‘Choiceful’

Supply chain disruptions including ocean and air rates improved, but some retailers are more cautious with…

Execs Say Supply Chains Could Use a Tech Injection: Survey

Existing technologies just won't cut it in digging the industry out of headwinds, a survey found.

Xinjiang Response ‘Cannot Be Limited’ to XUAR: Report

A report published by the Center for Advanced Defense Studies identified Esprit and Tesco as brands sourcing…

For Fashion, Legislation Collides With Sourcing, Sustainability and So Much More

Government legislation is taking aim at fashion.

At New Balance, Supply Chain Constraints Unlock New Sourcing Hubs

Logistical constraints have led to creative sourcing and manufacturing solutions for the Boston footwear…

DSW Owner Will Make Much Less Product in China

The DSW parent laid out its five-year plan to double sales of owned brands by 2026 and introduce the…

Ex-Flexport Exec Enters Fashion Factory Floor with Silq

Ram Radhakrishnan's previous stints kept him on the logistics side of the supply chain, but now he's focused…

Nearshoring Takes Hold: ‘We Can’t Have All of Our Eggs in the China-Asia Basket’

Amid supply chain delays, labor force shortages and increased supply chain scrutiny, brands are moving…

Roundtable: Insights and Dialogue Toward Supply Chain Transparency

Global trade B2B platform Serai held a roundtable for brands to discuss their goals and challenges in…

Activist Investor Revives Gripe With Kohl’s

The department store retailer is once again under attack by a familiar foe.

Lever Style’s Comprehensive Manufacturing Model Builds a Backbone for Apparel

The manufacturer's five-layer model is designed to meet client needs, regardless of order quantity, cost…

Travis Epp on Inventory Planning, the Labor Force and Pandemic Learnings

An expert in the accounting and manufacturing fields, Travis Epp weighs in on the best strategies to ensure…