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Is a New Model for Manufacturing Finally Here?

9 March 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

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Is a New Model for Manufacturing Finally Here?

Ethical denim-maker Saitex’s automated facility in California is a sign that localised, just-in-time manufacturing may be poised for widespread adoption.

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Retail Reborn Episode 2: Building Smarter, More Sustainable Supply Chains

22 September 2020 • By BoF Studio

22 September 2020 • By BoF Studio

In Episode 2 of BoF’s new podcast series, Doug Stephens investigates how supply chains must evolve to meet the novel challenges faced by both the fashion industry and the planet — with guests including John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital and Nina Marenzi, founder of The Sustainable Angle.

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Retail Reborn Episode 2: Building Smarter, More Sustainable Supply Chains

In Episode 2 of BoF’s new podcast series, Doug Stephens investigates how supply chains must evolve to meet the novel challenges faced by both the fashion industry and the planet — with guests including John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital and Nina Marenzi, founder of The Sustainable Angle.

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

2 August 2019 • By BoF Team

2 August 2019 • By BoF Team

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

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Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

9 August 2018 • By Christopher Morency

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Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.

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The End of Ownership

23 July 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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The End of Ownership

From Uber to Spotify, ownership is giving way to on-demand services. What does this mean for fashion?

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Op-Ed | Share Value Across the Whole Fashion Supply Chain

7 May 2015 • By John Thorbeck

7 May 2015 • By John Thorbeck

Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.

Op-Ed | Share Value Across the Whole Fashion Supply Chain

Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.