In an era of disco and punk fashions, Diana Vreeland, famous fashion columnist and former Vogue...
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David McCorquodale, head of retail at KPMG, once referred to Christmas as “a true bellwether of...
Although discounting can be traced all the way back to the 1930s, it seems more and more retailers...
There is often a common misconception that modern slavery is a thing of the past, but in 2017, the...
In previous posts on this blog, we've explored some of the biggest challenges currently facing...
7,121 potential victims were identified in 2018 by the Modern Slavery Helpline. Next year, the same...
Tracking technologies can enable garment manufacturers and retailers to determine the location of...
The term “supply chain” can be quite far reaching – it starts with the process of harvesting raw...
Compliance can refer to any ethical, environmental, financial or quality standards set in place,...
The mention of artificial intelligence (AI) is often enough to conjure up images of metal robots...
Sustainable sourcing, or socially responsible procurement, according to the Institute for Supply...
Rebate collection is a complicated process, and we believe that supply chain technology needs to...
Complex sourcing patterns often mean that a single supplier can affect a whole range of companies....
Some of the arguments around sustainability are obvious: protecting our planet, creating a...
When the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) was first introduced into the UK in 2015, it was lauded as a tool...
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Damage Due to Slavery
Slavery was officially abolished in the 19th century, but the abolition did not stop slavery all...
Is your fashion brand ready to take on the world? We’ve taken a look at the latest sourcing trends...
The world is moving incredibly fast. If the internal clock of the retailer isn't moving as fast as...
The Rana Plaza factory collapse in April 2013 has been labelled “a turning point” in the global...
It’s Fashion Revolution Week! Tomorrow, 24th April marks six years since the Rana Plaza disaster in...
Today marks six months since Anti-Slavery day in the UK, a day created to provide an opportunity to...
It's unlikely that fast fashion will disappear from the high street anytime, but perhaps the tide...
Companies are beginning to understand just how useful big data analytics can be in helping to...
With so much competing research and statistics on sustainability in global supply chains, what...
75% of businesses believe that digital transformation of the supply chain is important, according...
Entering into February, some major retailers had already started to make plans for Christmas. After...
The supply chain is the backbone of any product-producing business. We’ve rounded up our top tips...
If one thing’s for sure, it’s that companies rely on the internet now more than ever. Whether their...
Every retailer wishes for vendor compliance, but it’s difficult to enforce the rules in a turbulent...
US businessman and investor Warren Buffet once famously claimed, “It takes 20 years to build a...
Garment supply chains are often long and complex, making it difficult to see if they are any...
Expanding your supplier base is critical to mitigating risks and making profit. However, this can...
For many retail brands, it’s impossible to tell exactly where their products have come from. Most...
When it comes to the fast fashion industry, the level of supply chain risk can be monumentally...
Following The Rana Plaza Disaster, many fashion consumers are concerned about working conditions in...
The garment industry is a fiercely competitive market, and not every company can be a success...
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What is Global Sourcing?
Global product sourcing strategies are now used by almost every major retail manufacturer. Clothing...
Despite many recent advances, it’s fair to assume that there will always be some degree of supply...
Three in five adults in the UK now own a smartphone. Even more astonishing is the State of...
The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) hosted a major industry...
Can you imagine what Segura's Technology & Operations Director Ian Hepworth and myself have in...
Rebates exist throughout the retail industry, and can help companies in a variety of ways. However,...
During New York Fashion Week, Neiman Marcus’ fashion director Ken Downing said: “technology is...
We take a look back at the changes following the Rana Plaza Disaster. Tomorrow marks the first...
Supply chain transparency and ethical sourcing go hand in hand. Increasingly, companies in the...
No responsible business wants modern day slavery in their supply chain, but how can ethical...
As the global fashion market becomes increasingly competitive, fashion brands are looking for ways...
News, Blogs
Grey market apparel: The scale of the problem
Today’s fashion industry is highly competitive, so brand protection is a key concern for companies...
While the fast fashion trend is making low prices a priority, garment retailers have other concerns...
Despite the collapse of Rana Plaza, which has been cited as the worst industrial accident recorded...
How difficult is it for ethical fashion brands to find out where their products really come from?...
In short, yes – but processes need to be exceptionally efficient as there is little margin for...
Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, recently made his opinions known on the issue of...
Reputation is everything within the retail industry. Customer-generated content can now be spread...
Spreadsheets are still by far the most popular tool when it comes to data analysis. And the bottom...
Fashion designer Michael Kors recently told Wall Street Journal: “The only constant in fashion is...
Suppliers, manufacturers and retailers within the garment industry can all reap financial and...
Supply chain disasters come in many different forms. The latest to hit the news reveals a...
Technology is increasingly being used to improve business performance. Virtual changing rooms and...
Fashion retailers are increasingly turning to technology to take their business to the next level....
The global apparel industry is effectively responsible for the livelihood and wellbeing of millions...
Although garment factory conditions in Bangladesh have been well-publicised in recent months, poor...
January 1st 2012 provided a particularly jubilant New Year's Day celebration for all those...
Counterfeiting and brand imitation are growing problems for the fashion industry. Despite evidence...
The fashion industry relies heavily on global sourcing, and it’s likely that most people’s...
Segura are very proud to have sponsored the CSR Award for the second year running. People Tree, a...
Supply chain risk management needs to be a top priority for ethical fashion brands. From recalls of...
Coca-Cola's recent Super Bowl advert, depicting a multi-ethnic cast singing ‘America the Beautiful’...
We know that a growing number of consumers are seeking assurances about the clothes they purchase....
Without a doubt, supply chain transparency is on the rise. Of the 100 brands in the Fashion...
The consequences of murky and poorly managed garment supply chains can be severe. Retailers that...
Unauthorised subcontracting causes all kinds of problems in a garment supply chain. Companies that...
Picture this: you’ve just sat down at your desk with your morning coffee and as you start to scan...
Whether it's the result of legislation, intense media scrutiny or increasingly demanding consumers...
The manufacturer that supplied your brand’s latest order of shirts may well have been thoroughly...
Creating an ethical and transparent supply chain is no easy task; especially without full...
Events in the garment factories of Bangladesh, particularly the Rana Plaza disaster, have placed...
International Workers' Day sees people around the world celebrate or challenge worker’s rights in...
Modern slavery act legislation has begun rapidly spreading right across the globe. Highlights of...
Over the past few years retailers have seen increasing demand for Made in Britain lines and are...
18th-24th April marks the second annual Fashion Revolution Week. Organised by Carry Somers and...
The complexity of global supply chains means homeworkers may be involved without retailers knowing....
Knowing who your suppliers are can play a significant role in reducing risk in a global supply...
Why supply chain transparency is needed in today's rapidly evolving global economy. For the past...
As consumers place more importance on ethics as well as price and quality, there is an increasing...
We're excited to announce the launch of our new brand identity and website. Since launching in 2013...
Segura will be exhibiting at RBTE for the first time in 2016, introducing visitors to stand 1015 to...
For many businesses, the decision on whether to implement supply chain audits is made simply in...
This week it emerged that major consumer tech brands including Apple, Samsung and Sony may be...
Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s leading venture capital investors, has announced a £2m investment...
Since the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013, when more than 1,100 factory workers were killed in a...
Disconnect between suppliers and retailers often hampers supply chain visibility. So how can...
Last month, the Modern Slavery Act came into effect across the UK, signifying a huge step forward...
2015 may be “a watershed year for strategic procurement transformation”, according to recent...
Companies need to take control of global supply chain compliance, especially in light of recent...
The Modern Slavery Act is set to transform supply chain transparency across the UK and beyond. The...
The Modern Slavery Act is due to affect large UK companies from October, but it looks as if this...
The Modern Slavery Act came into force on 31st July, and court cases are already beginning to hit...
Supplier compliance is vital for retailers that want to source high quality products in an ethical...
Secondary supply chain visibility can be difficult to achieve, particularly when these suppliers...
The Modern Slavery Act will soon transform the significance of supply chain compliance for...
Wearable technology is becoming incredibly popular in the UK. We take a look at what this new...
The Modern Slavery Act will make supply chain transparency, reporting and improvement a compulsory...
The C&A Foundation recently pledged to provide significant compensation to garment workers injured...
The final steps of the supply chain journey, from the production line into the hands of paying...
Not many manufacturing businesses can function without enterprise resource planning (ERP) software,...
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is cracking down on modern slavery within the UK and beyond. As well as...
The world of fashion has the capacity to change faster than ever in the digital era, and those with...
Achieving supply chain visibility can be difficult in the modern supply chain, but new research...
Segura has joined forces with quality control service provider AsiaInspection to help retailers...
March 2015 will go down as a turning point in the global bid to end modern slavery and trafficking...
Retailers can face many supply chain visibility challenges, particularly those with manufacturing...
Segura recently partnered with Responsible Solutions to tackle supply chain risk in the...
Segura recently attended the Leicester Mercury Business Awards, and we were delighted to be named...
Before you commit to a supply chain visibility solution, you need to decide exactly what it is that...
It’s great to be recognised for our achievements in delivering supply chain transparency. We were...
Strong supply chain management can dictate a company's public image and financial success....
Your company’s board of directors may well ask, “What’s the point of supply chain consulting?” It’s...
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has been with us now for quite some time, described by Cerasis as...
Last month, we were ranked at number 370 in Sustmeme's global Responsible Sourcing Top 500. We love...
At first glance, a building site might appear to have little to gain from Segura's technology, but...
The Modern Slavery Bill demonstrates the ambition of the UK to be a global leader in combating...
Over the past decade, supply chain sustainability has grown in importance from a moral obligation...
Knowing what to measure and how to measure it makes a complicated world much less so. If you learn...
The UK government first announced plans to create a Modern Slavery Bill in 2013. As 2014 comes to a...
The second edition of the Global Slavery Index has just been released, and reveals that nearly 36...
Supply chain ethics in developing countries can sometimes struggle to meet our expectations in the...
Segura has established a new working relationship with Total Retail Solutions (TRS), manufacturer...
Debenhams has established a working relationship with Segura to explore innovative methods of...
Professor Roel Nieuwenkamp, chair of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Following intense negotiations, the European Parliament and Council has brought in new legislation...
We’re all becoming painfully aware of the ethical flaws embedded in the global garment industry, as...