While there’s little disagreement among manufacturers about what they must do to cope with ongoing supply chain disruptions, there's a significant gap between intention and action.
Globally, it's estimated that $161 billion worth of clothing and textiles fall into an area of risk that makes them prone to being
produced by forced labor annually.
It may seem like rapidly changing trade rules are the result of temporary geopolitical upheavals, but compliance experts say the chaos is here to stay.
Is the Chinese online apparel seller Shein a wild success due to an innovative business model — or because of a concerted effort to skirt import duties and workers’ rights?
As they weather the fallout from multiple sources of disruption to global commerce, importers and exporters are seeking ways to make their supply chains more resilient.
A “rebound” in global trade is underway, and the U.S. and China are the big beneficiaries, according to a new report. For suppliers, however, the news isn’t all good.