Is working with just one supplier is the best way to control glove cost? How many suppliers should you have, and how should you choose? At first, this seems like a simple question. There\’s no denying the appeal of lower cost. The growth of manufacturing in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and others are all testament […]
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There is no disputing the importance of brand when it comes to consumer apparel. Think about 3 iconic brands, and how they make the wearer feel: … the lifestyle conveyed by a Nike swoosh, … the exclusivity of an LV logo, … the “this is my tribe” feeling of a Yankees baseball cap. Each of
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If you are on the product planning side of things, you undoubtedly know about “standard” lead times for product coming from Asia. But in the real world, we often don’t have the luxury of lots of extra time. Forecasts aren’t perfect. What if sales exceed expectations, or your size breakdown comes in differently than
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Last week I happened to be talking to someone at 3M about hunting gloves, and the topic turned to counterfeit components. Turns out, this supplier had caught a particular manufacturer using counterfeit Thinsulate while producing branded gloves. It seemed like an important story to share. Here’s an unpleasant truth: there are disreputable factories promising brand
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Last month, I spent a week working at our glove factory in China, and meeting with vendors, suppliers and customers. I thought I’d share a “boots on the ground” report, on what I’m seeing and hearing, pertaining to the 2014 outlook for Asia manufacturing and supply chain impacts. 2014 Asia Sourcing Outlook from a Glove
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