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Mastering Data Management for Smarter Sourcing and Procurement
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Mastering Data Management for Smarter Sourcing and Procurement

  • Heather Williams
  • 14th August 2024
Introduction: We’re in an era of unprecedented data availability, yet many businesses find themselves drowning in information rather than leveraging it for strategic advantage. This is particularly true in sourcing…
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  • 4 minute read

How to Use Procurement and Supply Chain Data for Large Scale Optimisation

  • Heather Williams
  • 15th July 2024
Optimising supply chain operations is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most powerful tools at a company’s disposal is spend analysis. This comprehensive approach to examining procurement…
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  • 2 minute read

Unlocking Efficiency: AI’s Role in Procurement Document Analysis

  • Heather Williams
  • 11th July 2024
In the fast-paced world of procurement, time is money. One of the most promising applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in this field is its ability to capture and analyse unstructured…
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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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