Apparel

Solving a Returns Problem Leads to Complete U.S. Fulfillment Strategy

October 13, 2015

Challenge: An online fashion retailer's model for distributing product from Europe to end customers in the U.S. created high shipping costs that made it impossible to ship returns back to Europe. The retailer was forced to sell returned merchandise to discounters for a fraction of its value.

Bringing Lost American Jobs Back From China

October 9, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Reshoring Initiative would like to slap the "Made in U.S.A." label on a lot more products. Can it succeed?

Utilizing the Returns Network to Its Fullest Potential

October 8, 2015

Challenge: A large retailer was faced with how to handle products that were coming back from stores into the reverse-logistics channel and needed an efficient and cost-effective way to process merchandise for redeployment, return-to-vendor and liquidation.

The Omni-Returns Experience

October 7, 2015

Genco

Maker's Row Launches 'Made in America' Online Store

September 29, 2015

Maker's Row

Maker's Row, provider of a service that enables brands to locate manufacturers for the creation of products in the U.S., has launched a "Made in America" online store.

Daymon Worldwide Opens Merchandise Showroom in Philadelphia

September 29, 2015

Daymon Worldwide

Daymon Worldwide's Omni Global Sourcing Solutions has opened an 8,500-square foot showroom in Philadelphia for seasonal and general merchandise imports.

Selecting the Right WMS

September 23, 2015

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Same-Day Delivery--The Next Retail Game-Changer

September 22, 2015

Quintiq

Employing Proper Technology Upfront Could Reduce Returns of Clothing Purchased Online

September 21, 2015

Apparel

As most shoppers have experienced, ordering clothes online can occasionally be a shot in the dark – not every item fits the way they'd hoped, nor does every color match the description exactly. This not only annoys consumers, but also retailers when those disgruntled customers send their unwanted items back.

Reshoring From China Is a Done Deal - Sort Of

September 21, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Companies shifting manufacturing from China back to the U.S.? That's old news. Given the recent economic setbacks in the Chinese economy, however, you have to wonder whether the trend will continue.

Apparel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.