By Matthew Milasius On April 24th, 2013 the collapse of a garment factory complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh killed over 1,100 people and injured more than 2,500 others. Many of the victims were young women, namely garment workers making clothing bearing the names of many well-known Western brands. … [Read more...]
Fast fashion: Good for business, bad for the planet. What can you do?
By Vicky Yu Do you really know the environmental impact of each piece of clothing you buy or sell? … [Read more...]
Walmart to enforce pollution control measures on suppliers in China
By Matthew Milasius If you manufacture in China and distribute through Walmart, you could be squeezed by tighter sourcing requirements in the coming years. … [Read more...]
How to comply with standards that are impossible to reach?
By Renaud Anjoran Importers are often stuck between a rock and a hard place. They are asked by customers or by regulators to comply with very tough (and sometimes unrealistic) standards, and at the same time they need to ensure business continuity — keep selling similar products and make a margin. … [Read more...]
How China’s new environmental regulations can impact your procurement program?
By Claire Piccinno - Asia Quality Focus team Recent amendments to China’s environmental regulations and an unprecedented crackdown on non-compliant manufacturers has created havoc for businesses sourcing products from across China. The closure of thousands of factories has disrupted supply chains and delayed shipments, impacting on the timely … [Read more...]