The garment industry is a fiercely competitive market, and not every company can be a success...
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Grey market apparel: The scale of the problem
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 3 May. 2018
Today’s fashion industry is highly competitive, so brand protection is a key concern for companies...
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After Rana Plaza: UK Government promotes supply chain transparency
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 26 Apr. 2018
Despite the collapse of Rana Plaza, which has been cited as the worst industrial accident recorded...
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Toxic fashion supply chains – workers suffer from chemical hazards
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 18 Jan. 2018
Although garment factory conditions in Bangladesh have been well-publicised in recent months, poor...
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May day protests: Supply chain ethics in the wake of Rana Plaza
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 13 Dec. 2016
International Workers' Day sees people around the world celebrate or challenge worker’s rights in...
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‘Made in Britain’ trend boosts British supply chains
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 14 Jun. 2016
Over the past few years retailers have seen increasing demand for Made in Britain lines and are...
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Could a Fashion Revolution help bring transparency to the garment industry?
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 22 Apr. 2016
18th-24th April marks the second annual Fashion Revolution Week. Organised by Carry Somers and...
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The ‘Stitching our shoes’ report highlights the need for supply chain transparency
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 19 Apr. 2016
The complexity of global supply chains means homeworkers may be involved without retailers knowing....
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Avoid ‘screw ups’ by knowing who’s in your supply chain
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 24 Mar. 2016
Knowing who your suppliers are can play a significant role in reducing risk in a global supply...
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Tackling modern slavery in Congolese cobalt mines
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 21 Jan. 2016
This week it emerged that major consumer tech brands including Apple, Samsung and Sony may be...
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Bangladesh sweatshops highlight modern slavery in retail supply chains
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 10 Dec. 2015
Since the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013, when more than 1,100 factory workers were killed in a...
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Modern slavery poses a supply chain risk to most UK companies
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 9 Nov. 2015
Last month, the Modern Slavery Act came into effect across the UK, signifying a huge step forward...
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What's in store for supply chain sustainability in 2015?
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 9 Jan. 2015
Over the past decade, supply chain sustainability has grown in importance from a moral obligation...
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Changing UK laws tackle modern day slavery in the supply chain
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 22 Dec. 2014
The UK government first announced plans to create a Modern Slavery Bill in 2013. As 2014 comes to a...
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The global slavery index reveals risks of global sourcing
- Written by Peter Needle
- Published on 20 Nov. 2014
The second edition of the Global Slavery Index has just been released, and reveals that nearly 36...