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IAF Convention to focus on new sourcing opportunities
2016-09-02 16:35:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
New opportunities in sourcing will be a key focus for the International Apparel Federation's (IAF) upcoming 32nd World Fashion Convention, with an emphasis on the continuing structural shift in the apparel sector in terms of both production and consumption.
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IAF ISTANBUL: Freeing up working capital in the supply chain
2015-11-25 17:57:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The economic environment in the aftermath of the financial crisis meant many brands became lazy about their working capital, almost half of which is tied up in the supply chain. As interest rates start to rise, Kurt Cavano founder and chief strategy officer of global commerce platform GT Nexus, suggests many need to look at new ways of freeing up working capital in their supply chains.
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IAF ISTANBUL - Freeing up working capital in the supply chain
2015-11-25 17:57:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The economic environment in the aftermath of the financial crisis meant many brands became lazy about their working capital, almost half of which is tied up in the supply chain. As interest rates start to rise, Kurt Cavano founder and chief strategy officer of global commerce platform GT Nexus, suggests many need to look at new ways of freeing up working capital in their supply chains.
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IAF ISTANBUL - Navigating a turbulent sourcing landscape
2015-11-13 15:29:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Apparel brands, retailers and suppliers are having to navigate an increasing number of supply chain challenges in order to operate in a more efficient and ethical way. But it is also important to look to alliances in creativity, engineering and sustainability to avoid inconsistency in the future, according to speakers at last month's International Apparel Federation (IAF) Convention in Istanbul.
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IAF ISTANBUL - Cotton shortage unlikely despite demand exceeding supply
2015-11-02 16:19:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
While global cotton production is expected to drop significantly in 2015/16 - just as consumption is forecast to rise - the amount of cotton held in stocks means a shortage is unlikely, one industry expert has said.
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