Sourcing
Nexgen Packaging Opens HQ Facility in Nairobi
Nexgen Packaging—a trim & packaging firm for apparel, footwear and home—opens new primary African production…
Sourcing Journal Breaks New Ground With Launch of China Edition
The first international edition of Sourcing Journal will launch at the WWD China Global Fashion…
Striking Sri Lankan Workers Continue to Protest as Negotiations Break Down
Many Sumithra Group workers are striking amid claims they were assaulted while attempting to attend a union…
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Global Interest in Nearshoring ‘At a Record High and Rising’ QIMA Data Shows
The group's annual Sourcing Survey indicated that the majority of global businesses are looking to bring…
African Exhibitors Make Their Mark at Sourcing at Magic
For the first time in the show's more than two-decade run, 68 exhibitors from about 35 African nations came…
Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection in ESG Communications
Sustainability reporting is quickly becoming a given in the corporate world, but in many instances…
Tech Check: Does Automation Matter More Than Generative AI?
New data shows that sourcing and logistics professionals have interest in automation but lack the same…
Source Fashion to Spotlight Diversity, Ethical Sourcing at February Show
The show will feature manufacturers and suppliers from 25 countries.
Why Apparel, Footwear Brands Can’t Ignore AI in Sourcing
Zero100's Lauren Acoba expects one-third of all supply chain job postings to require creative problem-solving…
Texworld NYC: Experts Say Sourcing Could Be on Course for ‘Catastrophe’
Industry leaders discussed sourcing strategies, sustainability efforts and supply chain woes at Texworld in…
Civil Unrest and Political Risks Could Undermine ‘Friendshoring’ Movement
Research from Verisk Maplecroft shows government instability and exposure to conflict could stymie the growth…
Chennai Manufacturing Limps Back After Cyclone Flooding
Electricity has been restored, but many factories are still at half capacity as commuting is near impossible.
Research Shows Adaptive Apparel Market Underserved at Retail
A new study shows that there's not enough adaptive apparel out there to meet market needs.
Sourcing Survey Finds Product Innovation, Technology and Talent as Top Priorities
Progress around sourcing diversification and supply chain resiliency has come at the cost of innovation…
Walmart Upgrades Sourcing with Bamboo Rose
Now Walmart can "engage with suppliers across multiple growth stages, expand global offerings and make more…