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Heather Williams

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Ex buyer turned tech-founder looking to improve the ways in which buyers make sourcing decisions.
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  • 13 minute read

Unlock 2024: How To Safeguard Your Manufacturing Supply Chain From Risks

  • Heather Williams
  • 14th September 2023
Data-driven sourcing technology may be the answer Contents:   Introduction It is projected 2023 will end with a $200 billion decline in gross output. While this projection is bleak for…
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  • 3 minute read

Make Sure You Stay Ahead Of Fashion Sourcing

  • Heather Williams
  • 27th July 2023
Discover the future of fashion sourcing with agile strategies. Refine products, upgrade manufacturing, and diversify supply bases for resilience.
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  • 7 minute read

How to Mitigate Risks in Fashion Supply Chains

  • Heather Williams
  • 24th July 2023
Identify fashion brand risks: tackle overdependence on one supplier, improve poor supplier performance & more. Solutions ahead!
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  • 10 minute read

How to Make Sure You Choose a Sustainable Manufacturer for Your Fashion Brand?

  • Heather Williams
  • 19th July 2023
Learn to verify a manufacturer’s sustainability credentials and the certifications ensuring ethical, eco-friendly practices.
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  • 11 minute read

What Are The Best Countries for Sustainable Clothing Manufacturing

  • Heather Williams
  • 17th July 2023
Geneva Center for Human Rights’ report emphasizes that a product’s manufacturing location, not fibre type, largely impacts emissions. Thus, the countries of your manufacturers matter significantly.
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  • 7 minute read

How to Source Clothing From Manufacturers Near Me

  • Heather Williams
  • 13th July 2023
Finding a clothing manufacturer with nearshoring to reduce shipping times from your clothing factory to your customers. A step by step guide and how it can help your fashion brand.
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  • 7 minute read

How to Find a Clothing Manufacturer in China

  • Heather Williams
  • 10th July 2023
A step by step guide on finding quality clothing factories in China for your brand. How to effectively qualify and verify they are reliable vendors.
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3D Technology in Fashion Sourcing: Insights for Sourcing Specialists

  • Heather Williams
  • 28th June 2023
Navigating the fast-paced world of fashion requires a keen sense of timing and a knack for trend prediction. For those in sourcing, that means a constant search for tools and…
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Transparency is the Key for Fashion Supplier Sourcing

  • Heather Williams
  • 22nd May 2023
In today’s fast-paced fashion industry, transparency is crucial for making informed decisions and establishing trust with sourcing suppliers. With increasing pressure from consumers and government policies alike calling for more…
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Successful Supplier Sourcing Why Data and Analytics are Crucial in Fashion

  • Heather Williams
  • 6th April 2023
In today’s fast-paced fashion industry, strategic sourcing can make or break a business. The selection of the country and supplier responsible for producing your company’s products can impact multiple key…
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