BRANDS NEED TO CONSIDER ALL THE RISKS WHEN SWITCHING SUPPLIERS
April 12th, 2014
Shifting sourcing is becoming increasingly complex for apparel and textile manufacturers as they set greater production standards and create ever more complex supply chains. To switch suppliers efficiently and ensure that they can meet these requirements, companies must inform themselves of the political and cultural issues in the supplier's region, and clearly communicate their goals to a new manufacturer.Emma Wilson, director of UK-based Smartway Consulting Ltd, added companies might shift sourcing to another country if it specialises in particular ...
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