Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. 30 sustainability efforts of the fashion industry in June 2021 Sustainability continues to be one of the hottest topics in the global fashion industry. New innovations, green initiatives, and conscious collaborations are announced now and then. Here’s a look back at the sustainability efforts fashion […]
A new Sourcing Talk series – all about socks
Global Sources has teamed up with the Taiwan Hosiery Manufacturers Association to deliver a new series of live discussions and demos that is all about socks and hosiery. It’s a huge market – and growing. Global sales of socks are estimated to reach US$56 billion by the end of 2031, increasing at a CAGR […]
Friday links: record lead times, slow fashion, SkySurfer (9 July 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. Lead times at record highs and ‘still accelerating’: ISM The electronics and automotive industries remain beset by a shortage of supplies, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). In the semiconductor sector, backlogs will start to be reduced in 2022 […]
Friday links: supply chain tech, smart rings, genderfluid fashion, omnichannel retail (2 July 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. The Future Of Supply Chain Tech: Drivers, Trends And Opportunities “It’s important to note that the supply chain issues experienced last year were not solely caused by consumer behavior changes during lockdown,” Jess Schram writes for Forbes. “In fact, 40 percent of executives believe their exposure to supply chain […]
Friday links: Tamagotchi smartwatch, blue economy, Google in EU probe (25 June 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. Tamagotchi’s new smartwatch lets you strap a needy digital pet to your wrist Japanese toy maker Bandai’s popular ’90s virtual pet toy Tamagotchi is making a comeback. The Tamagotchi Smart, which can be worn like a watch, has a touchscreen display, voice recognition and time display […]
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