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Sourcing Mastery: Tackling Challenges, Seizing Opportunities for Modern Sourcing Consultancies

  • Heather Williams
  • 13th October 2023
Introduction  In the ever-shifting sands of global sourcing, gone are the days when sourcing agents could simply act as matchmakers between buyers and suppliers. The modern sourcing agent wears many…
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  • Sourcing Strategy
  • 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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  • Sourcing Strategy
  • 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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  • Sustainability
  • 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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  • 3 minute read

AI in Fashion Sourcing: Opportunities and Challenges

  • Kendall Atkinson
  • 19th June 2023
From Siri to ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI), including its subset machine learning, is revolutionising every industry and fashion retail is no exception. AI, specifically machine learning, involves the use of…
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  • Supplier Tips
  • 3 minute read

Find New Supplier or Change Factories: A How-to Guide for Fashion Retail Sourcing Specialists

  • Kendall Atkinson
  • 8th June 2023
Successful fashion retail businesses depend heavily on fruitful relationships with their suppliers and factories. However, there are instances when a sourcing specialist needs to find a new factory or change…
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