Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Understanding what it is, its impact, and ways to comply The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is a United States federal law that prohibits importing goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China or any other part of China involving Uyghurs or other minorities. Background The UFLPA is a direct response […]
Event Recap: PI Apparel Amsterdam & VIP Experience Cruise
What a night it was! On May 30, Tuesday, we had the pleasure of treating our VIP guests to an exclusive cruise experience in Amsterdam. From incredible city views to a mouth-watering dinner, this night was all about providing our guests with an unforgettable evening. Earlier in the day Before we set sail, our team […]
Top 5 Costs of Not Addressing Your Current Production Chain Processes
The production chain process is integral to business operations, yet it’s often overlooked until something goes wrong. Because if it ain’t broke, why fix it…right? In today’s marketplace, where consumers are hyper-aware and informed on everything from product quality to human rights, the risks are too great with this laissez-faire approach. Manual processes don’t scale […]
How to Optimize Resources and Minimize Risks in the Hard Goods Industry
The hard goods industry — toys, furniture, and electronics — is a vast and ever-expanding market. Often produced in large quantities, they require additional manpower and time to manufacture, package, ship, inspect, and deliver. As hard goods brands and retailers, you are looking for a balance between quick turnaround times and quality control. Poorly-made products […]
Burnout to Balance: A QA Manager’s Story
With over 12 years of quality assurance under his belt, Hưng Lê Tan – also known as Hugo, has poked, prodded, tested, coded, fixed, and streamlined just about anything and everything related to QA. But, his most valuable experiment thus far? His unique approach to work! Having experienced the dreaded “tech burnout,” Hugo is now […]
Top 7 Reasons Why Companies Deprioritize Production Chain Digitization
Digitizing production chain processes is critical in the modern era of digital transformation. Yet, the vast supply chain and complex processes leave many in analysis paralysis. Supply chain executives know digitally transformed production chains provide clear benefits, including increased efficiency, improved customer experience, and cost reduction. So why is it that many businesses are stuck […]
Why Vendors Need Internal Quality Management: Benefits, KPIs, and Tips
We tend to associate quality management with brands and retailers — but what about vendors? Quality is not (and should not) be seen as a policing program enforced by brands. Rather, it is a tool for all stakeholders to increase their revenue, customer base, and productivity. For vendors, it represents an opportunity to build better […]
5 Steps to Building an Effective Due Diligence Protocol in Your Supply Chain
The fashion industry is at an inflection point. Both public scrutiny and regulations, growing rapidly despite having already reached record levels, have made due diligence a non-negotiable part of brands’ and retailers’ supply chain operations. Due diligence refers to a company’s process for preventing human rights and environmental harm in the production of their merchandise. […]
What is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)?
In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has gone from being a good idea to a critical business practice — one that governments and younger generations of consumers are closely attuned to. Though ESG investing helped embed the concept of ESG into the public’s consciousness, supply chain ESG has dominated the conversation in […]
4 Ways to Build Risk Resilience through Supply Chain Collaboration in the Hard Goods Industry
Key takeaways: The complexity of hard goods’ supply chains makes them more vulnerable to disruptions and compliance issues. The risk results from having disconnected supply chain processes and information. Poor supplier performance, disruptions, and compliance challenges can have a major impact on brand reputation. To reduce risk, companies are shifting away from quality and compliance […]
