Apparel

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THINK TANK

Five Ways That Returns Fraud Is Costing Retailers Money

February 15, 2024

Retail return fraud has grown rampant in recent years, stealing retailers’ hard-earned profits, damaging brands’ reputations, and burdening honest consumers with higher prices.

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Digitalization: The Key to Reducing Material Waste in the Fashion Industry

February 12, 2024

Leonard Marano, SCB Contributor

Adopting emerging technologies is crucial for fashion companies that want to increase their margins, reduce their environmental footprint, and slash unsold inventory.

APPAREL

Overcoming an Ethical and Sustainability Crisis in the Cotton Supply Chain

February 5, 2024

Erika Peters, Senior Vice President, ESG Lead and Head of Innovation & Operations, Exiger

Expect to see users of cotton seeking to improve the visibility of their multi-tier supply chains to avoid regulatory fines, protect themselves from reputational damage, and understand their risk exposure.

AIR CARGO

Air Cargo Adapts: E-Commerce, Customs Clearance and Shipment Visibility

February 5, 2024

Frank Hung, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Descartes

This year, e-commerce is still expected to be a major driver of increased air cargo demand.

LAST-MILE DELIVERY

Mastering Parcel Delivery to Drive E-Commerce Profitability in 2024

February 5, 2024

Richard McNish, General Manager, Descartes

Given the starring role that the delivery experience plays in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, retailers must be prepared in 2024.

SUSTAINABILITY/CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Refocusing on High-Impact Sustainability Wins

February 5, 2024

Kristen Senz, Writer at APQC

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

LATIN AMERICA

The Rise of Near-Shoring from China to Mexico: A Strategic Economic Shift

February 5, 2024

Deepak Chhugani, CEO, Nuvocargo

Mexico is emerging as a pivotal player in the near-shoring phenomenon, drawing attention from global investors and companies seeking to relocate from China.

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Livestock Ship Stranded at Sea for Weeks Returns to Australia

February 2, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The ship remained at sea for several weeks awaiting a decision from Australia as to whether or not the livestock could be offloaded due to biosecurity risks, officials said.

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Impact of Tariffs on the Supply Chain

January 25, 2024

Sunderesh Heragu, SCB Contributor

The impacts of tariff are both beneficial in the short run but could be counterproductive in the long run.

A GREEN AND BLUE PAIR OF GLASSES SIT ON TOP OF A NOTEBOOK NEAR AN OPEN LAPTOP WITH GREEN GRAPHS ON IT. MANY LUSH, GREEN TREES CAN BE SEEN THROUGH A LARGE WINDOW IN THE BACKGROUND.

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Navigating Green Marketing Risk

January 25, 2024

Mollie Hughes, SCB Contributor

The use of certain green marketing terms can lead to legal repercussions and financial consequences if not employed accurately and responsibly.

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.