Excessive overtime is key indicator of forced labour
A new report from Sedex has found excessive overtime to be the most common indicator of forced labour in supply chains globally.
The China anomaly: Understanding the decline of US garment imports from China
For over ten years, US garment imports from China have been in a state of...
US textile sector applauds Biden call for onshoring production
The US must invest in onshoring textile production if there is any hope of resolving the global supply chain crisis, the president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organisations, Kim Glas has said.
Green Machine launch planned to address Cambodia textile waste
The Green Machine, a technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale, is being introduced for Cambodia to address the textile waste problem.
The changing face of apparel retail
Traditional apparel retail is increasingly giving way to newer models amid disruption from the rise of online, advancements in new technologies, and consumer demands for a more sustainable sector.
Top countries for Environmental, Social, and Governance Jobs, June-August 2021
| Top countries | Number of jobs |
|---|---|
| United States | 300 |
| Germany | 65 |
| Canada | 42 |
| United Kingdom | 30 |
| Italy | 18 |
| Singapore | 18 |
| France | 17 |
| Switzerland | 12 |
| India | 9 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
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Levi Strauss turns Q3 profit thanks to diversified sourcing strategy
A diversified sourcing strategy has helped lift Levi Strauss & Co., earnings in the third quarter of the year and book sales that topped analyst expectations.
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A new study suggests Bangladesh needs to improve its working conditions before its LCD graduation, Bob Antoshak explains why apparel supply chains need an overhaul and scientists develop a smart screen for devices that can work through clothing.
Study explores using fish processing waste to produce nylon
A new study is investigating a bio-based process that uses fish processing waste to create one of the key components in the production of nylon.
US trade deficit in goods hit all-time high of US$73.3bn in August
The US international trade deficit in goods and services increased to US$73.3 billion in August from $70.3bn in July (revised), as imports increased more than exports, according to the United States International Trade Data report.
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TrusTrace closes US$6m growth investment for supply chain traceability
Software platform TrusTrace which offers supply chain traceability to the fashion industry has received $6m growth investment from Industrifonden and Fairpoint Capital.
Kapacity.io Leverages AI to Drive Energy and Emissions Savings for Real Estate
Concept: Czech Y Combinator-backed Kapacity.io has developed an ML-powered software automation layer to provide incentives...
Bedrock Launches RaaS Solution for Ocean Survey
Concept: US ocean bed surveying startup ‘Bedrock Ocean Exploration’ (Bedrock) has launched a marine robotics-as-a-service...
L3Harris Builds Prototype Satellite To Track Hypersonic Weapons
Concept: The US government’s Missile Defense Agency has assigned a contract to Florida’s technological company...
Medtronic Develops Tibial Neuromodulation Device to Treat Incontinence
Concept: Medtronic has developed implantable tibial neuromodulation (TNM) device that aims to offer a therapy...
United Colors of Benetton Opens Sustainable Concept Store
Concept: Italy-based global fashion brand United Colors of Benetton (UCB) has unveiled a sustainable store...
ABB Launches AI-Based Consumption Analytics Software
Concept: Swiss Automation company ABB has launched the ABB Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI...
Researchers Replicate Mini Human Lungs to Study Impact on RTI
Concept: Researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have used adult stem cells...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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The proportion of apparel supply chain companies hiring for robotics related positions rose in August...
Decent work is key to fashion sector’s reinvention and recovery
Online fashion sales might be up, but workers at the bottom of the fashion supply...
FREE TO READ: Clean energy and the fashion supply chain – latest corporate strategies
What are fashion apparel companies’ latest corporate strategies for clean energy and energy efficiency? University...
Opinion: Like it or not apparel supply chains have changed
It's time for the apparel world to recognise that supply chains need an overhaul, explains...