Not long ago we wrote about how brands are rethinking the traditional business model when it comes to manufacturing through blockchain. There are many advantages to blockchain, like the potential to erase the more familiar practice of less transparency. As many companies increasingly feel the pressure to change their usual methods, we are witnessing change, […]
Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 20 percent of wastewater and 10 percent of carbon emissions globally? Occurring in the first stage of production, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have found that the fashion industry accounts for 20% of wastewater and 10% of carbon emissions worldwide. The 2019 […]
In the ’20s most people knew their tailor personally and oftentimes watched the in-house seamstresses sew while they waited. In the ’50s most people knew the owner of the dress boutique up the street who kept them up to date on the latest trends. Flash forward to the ‘80s where the only thing touch point […]
Everyone knows that technology is influential and has the ability to transform all industries. Many brands, particularly fashion brands, start implementing technology too late in the process, which ends up costing them in the long-run. By integrating technology into the process, from product conception to delivery of the end-product, your brand will have full visibility […]
Let’s talk fashion politics. With transparency trending as one of the words shaping the future of fashion, there has been an increase in brands embracing supply chain transparency. Using data to develop eco and socially conscious supply chains, future-forward brands are not only looking to establish trust with the more mindful shopper, but are also […]
The apparel industry is going through a tectonic shift, with channels proliferating, new markets blossoming, e-commerce booming and customers demanding personalized products instantaneously. That said, every facet of clothing and manufacturing is under scrutiny: from the fabric to the colors, the fit to the style – everything that eventually affects customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. […]
Did you know? Did you know, the term, ‘supply chain management’ was first introduced in the 1980s? It’s safe to say that technology is still evolving every day and there is immense scope for improvement in every step of the supply chain. As consumer preferences change, apparel manufacturers must also take a step back and […]
The apparel industry is going through so much change. Consumer, channel, and supply chain shifts and increased economic volatility are the drivers. With the power balance subtly shifting from the seller to the buyer, consumers are dictating what they want. Manufacturers must provide them with products that meet their needs. While this shift in balance […]
Whether you are launching your first brand or have been in the industry for decades, using a product lifecycle management (PLM) software is no longer optional for your supply chain. In order to keep up with the competition in the heavily saturated fashion industry, PLM software is necessary for every brand. Below are 5 benefits […]
There is no denying that Blockchain has been slowly finding its way into the business of fashion for a while now. As a technology that is set to revolutionize the fashion industry, it was recently announced that online luxury marketplace and platform Reebonz, founded in 2009, has partnered up with VeChain, a leading global enterprise-level […]
