Robots make more business sense with AI
Robotic systems are now reaching a level of genuine usefulness in business – just don’t expect fireworks.
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UN works to mitigate pandemic impact on Cambodian garment industry
The United Nations (UN) is focusing its attention on the Cambodian garment sector to mitigate...
Mexico clothing sector eyes uptick in US trade
The Mexican clothing and textile industry is hoping for improved trading relations with the United...
Boohoo taking Agenda for Change recommendations “extremely seriously”
Boohoo has taken the recommendations of its Agenda for Change programme “extremely seriously”, retired judge...
US apparel import data – the year so far
US apparel imports continued to rebound in April thanks to resumed consumer demand and a more optimistic...
Is the apparel sector seeing an AI investment boom?
AI deals, jobs and patents have been booming in the last few years – but is the apparel sector keeping up?
Digital skills shortage weighs on European textiles sector
Clothing and textile firms in Europe are struggling to find workers with skills to implement new production technologies.
How the pandemic has shifted US apparel sourcing strategies
An analysis of annual reports from the 30 largest US apparel companies shows how sourcing trends have changed as a result of Covid-19.
Better Work Egypt off to a promising start
Despite launching in the midst of the pandemic, the ninth and latest Better Work Egypt programme has managed to enrol 40 factories.
Xinjiang cotton controversy – Is a Chinese domestic standard on the cards?
China appears to be ramping up plans for a domestic cotton standard in a bid to build support for Xinjiang fibre supplies.
India labour law reforms on track despite delays
Indian labour law reforms that had been due for implementation in April have been delayed – and according to several experts, are not now expected to be enforced before October. "There was…
