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"Supply Chain Transparency" News Archive
Apparel & Textiles
Enhancing Fashion Supply Chains: Lessons from Food, Transport, and Beauty Industries
Fashion's sprawling global supply chains, often expanded to cut costs, have become notoriously tangled and complex. Unlike industries such as food, transport, and beauty, fashion has historically lacked stringent regulations, resulting in minimal investment in infrastructure to track products throughout their lifecycle. However, other industries offer valuable lessons that fashion can adopt to enhance traceability and sustainability.
Amour Vert Keeps its Apparel in Circulation with ReAmour Program
Led by women and boasting zero-waste, this California brand addresses all aspects of its business operations, including the full lifecycle of its garments.
Key Challenges in Achieving Supply Chain Transparency in Fashion
Explore the crucial topics and political landscape impacting the fashion industry at the United States Fashion Industry Association's Trade Symposium in Washington DC on July 17th.
Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay
Implemented by LVMH, Kering, and H&M, The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) unveils groundbreaking targets to emphasize the urgency of biodiversity conservation and nature-based climate solutions.
Technology & Software
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Why Only 1 in 5 Consumers Trust Sustainability Claims—and How Brands Must Respond
Discover strategies to overcome consumer skepticism on sustainability claims. Learn how transparency, pricing strategies, and AI can enhance brand trust and drive consumer loyalty.
Apparel & Textiles
DNA Tracking Technology: Revolutionising Transparency in the Apparel Industry
The apparel industry, long criticized for its opaque supply chains, may be on the brink of transformation through the adoption of DNA-based tracking. As stakeholders increasingly demand proof of ethical practices, sustainability, and authenticity, DNA technology offers a sophisticated and virtually tamper-proof solution for ensuring transparency, countering counterfeit goods, and strengthening quality control measures.
The Importance of a Unified Supply Chain On a Virtual Sourcing Platform
Consumers often lack verified information about how their apparel is made. Supply chain transparency calls for companies to thoroughly investigate what is happening in their supply chains and to disclose this knowledge both internally and externally.
The Transformation of Nike’s Supply Chain
The Nike team is driving the transformation of its supply chain, a change brought on by the pandemic and the need to innovate.
Only 45% of Textile Companies Ensure Full Traceability of Their Products
The shift towards a transparent supply chain that guarantees the traceability of our garments is what the textile industry needs to ensure a sustainable future.
OEKO-TEX® Celebrates its 30th Anniversary by Renewing its Commitment to Sustainability
To coincide with its 30th anniversary, OEKO-TEX®, the international research and testing community in the field of textile ecology, has renewed its sustainability pledge.
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Apparel & Textiles
CMAI Pioneers Sustainable Fashion with SU.RE Digital Platform
CMAI launches the SU.RE digital platform, connecting 600+ sustainable vendors to fashion brands and advancing India's circular fashion economy.
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
ESG Insights: Sphera's Scott Lehmann on Incorporating Sustainability in Business Strategies
Discover how businesses can leverage AI-powered sustainability solutions to drive operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and meet growing ESG demands.
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).