Manufacturing

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Kanye West Wants to Bring Yeezy Production to Wyoming

30 June 2020 • By M.C. Nanda

30 June 2020 • By M.C. Nanda

The town of Cody, with virtually no textile industry currently, is expected to produce footwear and apparel for Yeezy's partnerships with Adidas and Gap.

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Kanye West Wants to Bring Yeezy Production to Wyoming

The town of Cody, with virtually no textile industry currently, is expected to produce footwear and apparel for Yeezy's partnerships with Adidas and Gap.

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How to Avoid the Next Supply Chain Shock

29 May 2020 • By Sarah Kent

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How to Avoid the Next Supply Chain Shock

Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have redoubled concerns about vulnerabilities in fashion’s manufacturing base, accelerating efforts to build more resilient and efficient operations.

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As China Reopens, Factories Fire up but Jobs Gloom Keeps Consumers at Home

15 May 2020 • By Reuters

15 May 2020 • By Reuters

Industrial production climbed 3.9 percent in April from a year earlier.

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As China Reopens, Factories Fire up but Jobs Gloom Keeps Consumers at Home

Industrial production climbed 3.9 percent in April from a year earlier.

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Where Should Fashion Brands Manufacture Now?

30 April 2020 • By Casey Hall

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Where Should Fashion Brands Manufacture Now?

As the global economy faces a pandemic that respects no borders, smart fashion businesses are re-examining China’s place in their supply chain. Six sourcing experts weigh in on the debate.

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Italy Prepares to Ease Lockdown and Reopen Businesses

26 April 2020 • By Reuters

26 April 2020 • By Reuters

The prime minister gave the most detailed outline yet of plans to reopen the economy, in a newspaper interview ahead of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

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Italy Prepares to Ease Lockdown and Reopen Businesses

The prime minister gave the most detailed outline yet of plans to reopen the economy, in a newspaper interview ahead of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

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Global Garment Industry Calls for Support for Manufacturers

22 April 2020 • By Reuters

22 April 2020 • By Reuters

Major brands including H&M and Adidas are working with the International Labour Organisation to commit to paying factories for finished goods.

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Global Garment Industry Calls for Support for Manufacturers

Major brands including H&M and Adidas are working with the International Labour Organisation to commit to paying factories for finished goods.

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Italy's Fashion Industry Urges Rome to Lift Restrictions on Production

16 April 2020 • By Reuters

16 April 2020 • By Reuters

Leaders say not reopening shortly to produce the autumn/winter collections would mean missing almost a year's worth of turnover.

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Italy's Fashion Industry Urges Rome to Lift Restrictions on Production

Leaders say not reopening shortly to produce the autumn/winter collections would mean missing almost a year's worth of turnover.

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Chinese Manufacturing Recovering, but Demand Now a Concern

13 April 2020 • By Reuters

13 April 2020 • By Reuters

A European business group warned shutdowns in the rest of the world are threatening the supply of key parts and demand.

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Chinese Manufacturing Recovering, but Demand Now a Concern

A European business group warned shutdowns in the rest of the world are threatening the supply of key parts and demand.

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Bangladesh to Lose Billions in Export Revenue

1 April 2020 • By Reuters

1 April 2020 • By Reuters

The second-largest apparel producer after China is set to lose $6 billion in export revenue as the world's largest retailers cancel orders, jeopardising millions of jobs in the poor South Asian nation.

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Bangladesh to Lose Billions in Export Revenue

The second-largest apparel producer after China is set to lose $6 billion in export revenue as the world's largest retailers cancel orders, jeopardising millions of jobs in the poor South Asian nation.

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Want to Make Masks for Healthcare Workers? Here’s What You Need to Know

30 March 2020 • By Amy Odell

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Want to Make Masks for Healthcare Workers? Here’s What You Need to Know

A growing number of apparel makers are attempting to manufacture protective gear in the fight against coronavirus. While the items are easy to sew, the process isn't simple.