Sourcing

Inherent contradictions are a part of the merchandise sourcing ecosystem. Though the industry has been on a perpetual evolution mode, the contradictions also continue to evolve and be there in different spheres, forms, shapes and types. Rec

Blue Kaktus is already a well-established name in the textile value chain, specialising in business optimisation solutions through their AI based technology platform that enables companies to reduce costs, have a faster speed to market and

Apparel Resources (AR) explores Rakhi Handa’s phenomenal 25 years of journey in apparel and retail industry, her observations about Indian apparel and home furnishing manufacturing and sourcing scenario.

The majority of manufacturers and retailers are of the view that this time, winter season is going to be good; in fact it can touch the pre-Covid level also. Along with market related developments, changing climate conditions are also in fa

Experts believe that WFH has several tangible and intangible benefits worthwhile to mention like saving on costs, more productivity, easier recruitment and retention. However there is an increased level of disadvantage that WFH also brings

The 2021 US Fashion Industry Association Benchmark Study reflects the shifts that are happening in sourcing, and also emphasises that the pandemic-induced responses are now giving way to long-term strategies that will not be transitional bu

China factor with new reasons, India’s reduced costing, uncertainty in Bangladesh and Vietnam but not in India, sustainable aspects in favour of India, are some of the reasons that sourcing is increasing from India but at the same time th

Currently associated with 500+ vendors globally, PDS Multinational Fashions Ltd. is an agile organisation. In an interview with Apparel Resources (AR), Sanjay Jain CEO of the company shares how the company is growing with its strength of st

Do we really need so many clothes in the name of seasonal trends? Is it not time to take a reality check and on-point ask whether ‘season model’ within the industry is outdated and more importantly, unsustainable? This article digs de