The most-read stories on just-style this week include Gap's new approach to product development, an update on finalising the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a look at the issues in accessing supplier data, and a report that accuses Wal-Mart of abuses in its Asia supply chain.
UPDATE: House votes leave US trade bills in limbo
Legislation to grant President Barack Obama fast-track authority on trade – and seen as key to finalising an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – remains in limbo after the US House of Representatives on Tuesday (16 June) voted to extend by six weeks the deadline to reach a decision.
Product 3.0 underpins Gap brand turnaround plans
A new approach to product development – dubbed ‘Product 3.0’ – underpinned by a responsive and seamless supply chain, is at the heart of plans to turnaround the Gap brand.
SOURCING: Getting to grips with the upstream supply chain
The need for transparency and traceability in the clothing supply chain is a common lament, but achieving it is often seen as an insurmountable challenge for many brands. A recent sourcing conference attempted to outline the issues in accessing supplier data and the best ways of communicating it along the supply chain.
Wal-Mart Asia accused of garment worker abuses
Garment workers in Wal-Mart's Asia supply chain are being subjected to serious labour violations and abuse, a report has claimed.
COMMENT: Myanmar – the road forward?
Everyone wants to see a successful Myanmar garment industry. Governments in garment importing countries, importers, the international institutions and development banks are all on board. But by far the greatest obstacle is compliance, writes David Birnbaum.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
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