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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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  • 2 minute read

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 minute read

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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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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What does a buyer look for when reviewing clothing manufacturers proposals?

  • Michael Eisman
  • 14th November 2019
Last week, we did a blog post on what suppliers want in a project. As buyers sometimes post really bad projects, with missing information, and this can be very frustrating…
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What information do you need to provide manufacturers to get accurate costs for your products?

  • Michael Eisman
  • 7th November 2019
What research and information do you need when posting a project and enquiring to source new suppliers? Read more…
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You are not sustainable. You could be more sustainable though.
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You are not sustainable. You could be MORE sustainable, though.

  • Michael Eisman
  • 3rd October 2019
What does sustainable mean? Are companies using this word, actually sustainable? Our solution that we think could make things more clear…
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