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What are the advantages and challenges of local sourcing?
2017-07-13 17:38:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Delayed shipments, rising labour costs, quality claims and compliance issues are just some of the challenges facing sourcing managers. Add in the need for faster speed to market and 'buy now/wear now' demands, and it's not surprising that some UK fashion brands and retailers are looking to buy closer to home. A recent industry event considered both the opportunities and the challenges for local or near-sourcing.
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Dutch sustainable sourcing pact maps suppliers
2017-07-05 16:15:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
A Dutch agreement on international responsible business conduct in the global garment and textile sector, says it is a step closer to responsible garment production after revealing participating businesses will state which factories produce their clothing for the first time.
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TJ Maxx sourcing raises labour practice questions
2017-06-19 16:34:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Discount US department store retailer TJ Maxx could be buying its clothes from manufacturers that pay their employees as little as US$4 an hour, it is understood.
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Canada apparel sourcing show plans expanded return
2017-06-16 16:17:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The new Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada show is returning for a second event in August, with organisers promising an expanded size and a new smart apparel showcase.
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When Things Go Wrong - A Practical Guide to Managing Common Problems in Apparel Sourcing
2017-02-01 15:09:00| Apparel & textile industry market research - from just-style.com
This practical guide from an ex-Sourcing VP explains how to fix sourcing issues whilst protecting your people, relationships and brand.
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