India goes for leadership in textile manufacturing.
In a context where China is becoming more expensive, giving way for other competitors like Vietnam, Cambodia or Myanmar, among others, to enter the market of textile production with plenty of possibilities, what...
China continues to be the factory of the world, but it updates its production model.
New changes appear on scene at the world’s biggest manufacturing hub.
If we talk about the “factory of the world”, we are undoubtedly talking about China....
Although low-cost sourcing origins remain a fundamental part of the global apparel supply chain, there is a growing trend of nearshoring and relocation. This ongoing process is driven by the pressure that companies and fashion brands face to increase...
In the previous article, we analyzed the current situation of the fashion industry in terms of its sustainability and corporate social responsibility through the "Pulse of the Fashion Industry" Report by the Global Fashion Agenda & The Boston Consulting...
"The increase in permanent markdowns in fashion retail continues to expand. Driven by the perception that this offers a solution to difficulties such as overstocking and slow sales growth, managers are betting on this marketing tactic. However, the experiences...
Information management for the decision making process.
In the previous article, we analyzed three of the similarities that globally successful textile companies share. In this occasion, we will analyze the rest of them.
Versatile and dynamic design department.
New models arrive at...
"Sustainability will evolve from a menu of marketing-focused initiatives to an integral part of the planning system where circular economic principles are linked to the entire fashion value chain. Brands will plan to recycle fabrics in the supply chain...
Comments on managing quality inspectors.
When controlling the quality of productions and purchases, companies have three alternatives: engaging the services of a quality control firm; forming their own team of quality inspectors; or choosing a mixed system with a combination...
Vietnam wants to be a world benchmark in textile sourcing.
In view of the rise of production costs in China, countries in South East Asia want to take advantage of the situation to drive the development of the manufacturing sector...
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Welcome to my Blog!
In my first post, I would like to share a few things which are very important on a personal level.
Firstly, I want to thank the professionals who have helped me make this blog a reality:
Patricia Vicente,...
A few days ago I was reading an interesting article in Peru Retail about “wearables” and I decided to share with you information on this topic that I find fascinating.
Technical and intelligent fabrics.
One of the goals of the textile...
Rapid changes in the fashion industry have transformed uncertainty and volatility into the new “normal” of the current state of the sector. They have created the need to rethink business models and redesign their processes. For this reason, the...
See it now, buy it now or it won't be a chance.
Perhaps, wanting to "see now - buy now" goes far beyond a need for instant gratification: in the temporary world of fast fashion -and now ultra fast fashion- the...
"In an environment where brands and fashion retailers are cornered by customers' demand to constantly drop prices, by sudden shifts in customers' preferences and by the pressure to create more and more options - alternative designs - companies in...
Organic cotton and fashion.
According to the survey carried out by Nielsen, which we discussed in the previous article, “25% of the consumers in the United Kingdom are willing to opt for the ‘green option’, even though it’s more...
Fast fashion, a fashion trend.
When we mention the concept of fast fashion, the outsiders to this industry immediately associate it with the so-called “fast food”. However, that easy association would make us fall into a reductionism that would prevent...
Natural Textile Fibers
In the last few months, I have received several questions through the blog regarding natural textile fibers. Evidently, from the perspective of fashion consumers...
