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Nike may be running out of sneakers as Covid-hit factories halt production

Nike may be facing severe disruptions to its sneaker supply chain as two of its key manufacturers in Vietnam have halted production due to a new wave of coronavirus infections, reports CNBC. Vietnam has long been instrumental to Nike’s sneaker production, with the footwear giant increasing output throughout the past years. Currently nearly half...

21 Jul 2021

Fashion

Gucci invests in sustainable supply chain with Intesa Sanpaolo bank

Gucci and Intesa Sanpaolo bank have launched an initiative to support exceptional, Made in Italy manufacturers, within the Gucci supply chain. The partnership deems to implement ethical and responsible practices throughout the brand’s supply chain by facilitating financial resources to eligible suppliers. The initiative represents the next step...

20 Jul 2021

Fashion |

New report Cleaning Up Fashion urges government action

A new report called Cleaning Up Fashion urges the Government to amplify sustainability in action, recognising and supporting the work of pioneers and putting an end to exploitation and environmental harm. Commissioned by Fashion Roundtable and All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion (ESF APPG) the report aims to...

19 Jul 2021

Business

The Industry We Want panel brings stakeholders across supply chain together

A recent event by The Industry We Want (TIWW), an initiative launched by Fair Wear in January together with the Ethical Trading Initiative, was well attended, showing that the initiative’s goal - bringing industry stakeholders together to work on better labour conditions in the garment industry - is shared by many. The event, which was jointly...

28 Jun 2021

Business

The future is now: robots and other promising innovations in the supply chain

When we talk about innovation in the fashion industry, we usually think about new fabrics, production methods or designs. But innovation is certainly also of the utmost importance in the supply chain, especially when improving business processes is concerned. There are currently a multitude of interesting developments in the pipeline; from...

28 Jun 2021

Business

Reserve your place in Germany - 4 ways in which Fiege can fulfil your logistic needs in the Brexit era

The impact of Brexit has been felt by retailers across the UK and EU since the start of the year. Having an evident effect on every stage of the logistic process, from restrictions on imported goods to transport fees and new custom changes, several retailers noted that uncertainty surrounding Brexit has negatively impacted their supply chain....

28 May 2021

Business |Interview

AI in the supply chain - how to manage logistics well in a crisis

Logistics plays an important role in all industries and the fashion industry is no exception. Well-managed logistics that relies on digitization and foresight can overcome crises - the best examples being the recent container ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal and caused global repercussions, or the current pandemic, which is turning into a...

20 May 2021

Business

How the pandemic affects countries reliant on manufacturing and production

One year of Corona - one year of lost sales and continuous uncertainties for the fashion industry and global trade. How does this affect the countries where garments are manufactured and produced? Shortly after the Corona outbreak in March of last year, it quickly became apparent that the pandemic would have long-lasting effects across the...

13 Apr 2021

Business

Producer association initiative agrees to focus on commercial compliance to improve purchasing practices

The Manufacturers Payment and Delivery Terms Initiative took an important step yesterday, concluding its phase 1 during its second Global Working Group Meeting. This initiative has been started by the STAR Network- which is supported by GIZ FABRIC- and by the International Apparel Federation (IAF). It is supported by the Better Buying Institute...

2 Apr 2021

Fashion

Fashion Makes Change launches 'Your Change Can Change Everything' to empower and educate women

Global fashion and retail brands link for consumer campaign ‘Your Change Can Change Everything’ in honor of International Women’s Day and support women’s empowerment and education in supply chain communities. The initiative invites customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or donate when shopping at participating brands and...

8 Mar 2021

Fashion

Boohoo defends supply chain following petition calling for US import ban

Boohoo has defended practices in its UK supply chain following media speculation that the fast-fashion giant could face a US import ban following allegations of slave labour. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has seen sufficient evidence to launch an investigation into the company following the submission of two petitions from British...

2 Mar 2021

Business

Open Letter from An Apparel Manufacturer to German Chancellor

H.E. Angela Dorothea Merkel Honorable Chancellor Germany Dear Excellency, Me, Mostafiz Uddin, is a small apparel manufacturer from Bangladesh. If there is any favorite denim dress in your wardrove, there is ample possibility that it might be produced by loving stitches of my workers as my factory Denim Expert Limited has been working with...

26 Feb 2021