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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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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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How to Navigate Post-COVID Sourcing as Fashion Retailers

Kendall Atkinson
26th May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global fashion industry, dramatically impacting sourcing practices. From lockdowns halting production to shipping delays causing inventory issues, fashion retailers grappled with a…

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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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The Dupes Trend: How to Protect Your Fashion Brand

Kendall Atkinson
20th April 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving and cycling fashion industry, designs from small and innovative brands to luxury brands are increasingly being copied by other (predominately fast) fashion brands to maintain a…

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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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Determining the Right Clothing Factories for Fashion Brands and Retailers

Heather Williams
6th March 2023

For fashion brands and retailers, selecting the right clothing factory or supplier can be a challenging task. With increasing competition and ever-changing customer preferences, it’s essential to work with a…

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4 Benefits of Nearshoring for Fashion Brands

Heather Williams
2nd March 2023

Nearshoring is an increasingly popular sourcing strategy for fashion brands looking to optimize their supply chain and reduce costs. It involves sourcing products from nearby countries or regions rather than…

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Clothing Manufacturer Supplier Management

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A Quick Guide to Great Supplier Management with Clothing Manufacturers

Michael Eisman
30th December 2019

How the relationship with your clothing manufacturer will determine the success of yours orders. Learn about best practices…

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Tech packs: 5 reasons why they are the ultimate communication tool between fashion brands and manufacturers

Heather Williams
18th November 2019

Communication is vital to any organization. Fashion designers and brands can leave no room for interpretation to others when it comes to sampling and production. This can go from leaving…

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AI in Fashion Sourcing: Opportunities and Challenges

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

How to Navigate Post-COVID Sourcing as Fashion Retailers

Transparency is the Key for Fashion Supplier Sourcing

The Dupes Trend: How to Protect Your Fashion Brand

Successful Supplier Sourcing Why Data and Analytics are Crucial in Fashion

Determining the Right Clothing Factories for Fashion Brands and Retailers

4 Benefits of Nearshoring for Fashion Brands

A Quick Guide to Great Supplier Management with Clothing Manufacturers

Tech packs: 5 reasons why they are the ultimate communication tool between fashion brands and manufacturers

2025 Tariffs Disrupt Sourcing—Here’s How to Respond

Research Suppliers and Collect Emails, Contacts and Factory Company Information Effortlessly with Sophia

Find Verified Supplier Contacts and Send Automated Emails with Sourcing Playground

Why Supplier Outreach Is Stuck in the Past (And Why We’re Changing That)

Sourcing Playground Speaks at REFASHIOND Ventures’ Miami Fashion Tech Meetup

Mastering Data Management for Smarter Sourcing and Procurement

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

Unlocking Efficiency: AI’s Role in Procurement Document Analysis

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