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Manufacturers highlighted that brands and garment exporters are working with tighter production schedules, which is putting significant pressure on trim suppliers to deliver quality products in short timelines.

"Many companies are now realising that their biggest challenge is not adopting AI. It is the technology they already use. Legacy systems were never designed for cloud computing, connected data, or AI," writes Jatin Paul, CEO, WFX (World Fas

Textile suppliers are taking on a much bigger role in product development as buyers look for more than just fabrics. They are expected to support faster sampling, smaller MOQs, certified and traceable materials, and collaborate on developin

According to Ranjan Mahtani, Founder & Chairman, EPIC Group, Bangladesh faces capacity constraints and infrastructure challenges. Vietnam lacks textile integration and is reaching labor cost parity. Other Southeast Asian markets are either

In this insightful article, Wicrant Gambhir ( Ex-Landmark | Ex-Gap | Ex-Jockey Fashion) explains why brands are looking for supply chain partners who can help them navigate uncertainties, accelerate speed to market, create a continuous comp

US tariff policy keeps changing. Duties go up, then come down, then shift again, often with little notice. For procurement teams, this constant back-and-forth makes it genuinely difficult to plan. Currency volatility is adding another heada

In trousers, the category that matters most given its sheer global volume, India’s cotton trouser exports grew 14% year-on-year in 2025, reaching US $1.15 billion. That outpaces Bangladesh’s 9% growth and trails only Vietnam’s 30% exp

Lead times across India’s domestic apparel industry have compressed sharply in recent years, and the pressure is only building

Apparel Resources has come up with 'The 50 Big Ideas', developed in close consultation with industry leaders, operators and experts across the domain to develop a framework that addresses how Manufacturing, Retail, Design, Sourcing And Supp