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Sourcing Journal Radio

Sourcing Journal

Sourcing Journal Radio is thought leadership brought to life. Each podcast episode provides apparel industry executives with a platform from which to showcase their personalities and share their perspectives on a range of engaging topics, enabling listeners to consider new points of view and plot their next steps.

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10:19

Finally, A Tool Made for 3D Design

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/06/20

While some designers use 3D design merely as an add-on for existing sketches, others have realized the tremendous benefits of designing in 3D from the outset. 3D software lets designers virtually experiment and share versions with their teams—increasing ideations and creativity, all while decreasing time and sample costs. Lauren Parker, Director of Sourcing Journal’s Studio is joined by Bill Wilcox, president and founder of 3D Design software company Clothing Tech LLC, whose proprietary technology

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37:32

Getting Product Right with Technology

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/06/15

Every retailer’s mantra is—or at least it should be—“Get the right product to the right place at the right time in the right amounts.” Yet in today’s increasingly complex retail climate, getting that right is harder than ever. As we’ve seen, having too much or too little product, or the wrong product, wreaks havoc on pricing, margins, financial liquidity and consumer satisfaction. Technology solutions, however, are giving retailers the tools they need to address these challenges. In this exclusive

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11:35

Bringing Digital Manufacturing to the Mainstream

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/06/09

The strategic benefits of on-demand garment production are plentiful: inventory alignment, trimmed waste and higher margins. Today, this model is not the norm, but digital printing firm Kornit’s goal is scaling up made-to-order manufacturing. Here, Kornit's vice president of marketing Don Whaley speaks with Jessica Binns, managing editor and technology editor at Sourcing Journal, about the growing demand for direct-to-garment technologies and how Kornit's digital production solutions address

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13:10

Marking a Milestone: The Seal of Cotton Turns 50

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/05/30

In 1973, Cotton Incorporated debuted a brand image for cotton fiber and the cotton industry that has had a lasting impact on cotton usage and consumer sentiment. Today, the Seal of Cotton can be seen on products across 70 countries, and 8 in 10 consumers say they are familiar with the trademark. The seal stands for three C’s: cotton, clothing and comfort. “Consumers love cotton, they trust it, and it has an emotional connection that no other fiber has,” said Kim Kitchings, senior vice president of

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11:21

Pricing Power: Rethinking Raw Material Value

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/05/16

Cotton pricing depends on various factors, including basic supply and demand. Due to pandemic pressures, the market experienced volatility as circumstances changed rapidly. Although Supima and other extra-long staple cottons are unique in the market, these premium fibers have also been riding a pricing rollercoaster. Listen to the chat between Lewkowitz and Sourcing Journal founder Edward Hertzman to learn why higher cotton prices are not necessarily a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices

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11:16

Where Were You When You Heard About Rana Plaza?

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/04/26

Namza Akter remembers being on her way to her office in Dhaka when she heard about the 8:57 a.m. collapse of Rana Plaza. Before the workers rights activist and Bangladeshi Awaj Foundation founder learned there were more than 3,000 workers inside, more than a third of whom would be found dead in the rubble, her first thought went to news reports from the day before about factory workers complaining about cracks in the building, she told attendees at the Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit. Many of

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11:46

Protecting Quality & Sustainability Claims Through...

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/04/18

As brands seek to say more about sustainability, they need facts to back up their statements. This is where supply chain visibility comes into play, enabling communications to go beyond greenwashing. “You can't have sustainability without traceability,” said Buxton Midyette, vice president, marketing and promotions at Pima cotton organization Supima. “If you don't know where a product comes from, you really can't speak credibly about sustainability.” Listen to this chat between Midyette and Jasmin

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12:44

Building a Collaborative Supply Chain Ecosystem

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/03/30

An efficient fashion supply chain has a lot of moving parts. It requires retailers, brands and suppliers to gather, centralize and act on sustainability compliance data in real time—across many teams and time zones. Visibility is key. Traceability is essential. But how can you build a collaborative supply chain ecosystem that goes beyond compliance? And how can you enhance it with communication to further drive positive change within the industry? Lauren Parker, director of Sourcing Journal’s

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14:49

Making an Impact: Supporting Educational Initiatives

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/03/14

Having a net positive impact is often associated with carbon reduction, but to truly improve the world, companies must go beyond environmental responsibility to address the entirety of ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance). As part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives, both Pima cotton organization Supima and fashion brand Michael Stars have embraced educational and youth-centered causes. Listen to this fireside chat between Supima president and CEO Marc Lewkowitz,

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10:03

Empower Your Labor Force by Putting People First

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2023/01/25

When Interloop rolled out its Vision 2025 strategy in 2021, it set many targets for growth across its apparel manufacturing business. But the core to this five-year plan is its investment in people. By 2025, the Pakistan-based apparel and hosiery manufacturer aims to increase workforce diversity by 30 percent by employing thousands of women in executive and non-executive teams. Additionally, the company has a goal to upskill 80 percent of workers on future competencies across all operations, product

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11:00

Shoring Up the Brand-Supplier Relationship

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/12/16

Pandemic-era supply chain relationships have not always been on equal footing, with suppliers occasionally having to foot the bill for order cancellations and brands sometimes being left in the dark on the raw materials within their products. Paul Magel, president of application solutions at CGS, is adamant that it will take two to tango for any buyer-supplier relationship to thrive in the increasingly convoluted supply chain environment. Listen to this chat between Magel and Sourcing Journal

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12:07

Building a More Flexible Supply Chain from End to End

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/12/12

The fast pace of consumer demand combined with global supply chain disruptions is putting manufacturers on their heels to keep up—but Interloop knows it is more than capable of adapting to current uncertainties. In fact, the hosiery manufacturer has robust plans to more than double its current apparel capacity from 20 million to 45 million pieces. “Flexibility is the name of the game,” said Faryal Sadiq, vice president, sales and marketing at Interloop. “We were seeing disruptions every three or

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12:13

Driving Positive Impact in Cotton Production

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/12/09

Tackling sustainability within international cotton supply chains cannot be done with a one-size-fits-all plan. Both goal setting and measurements must account for the variety in global conditions. Better Cotton remains cognizant of this fact as it reviews its standard to target greenhouse gas reduction and regenerative agriculture, among other pressing sustainability issues. “Although it’s one standard, it really does need to be adapted locally wherever you go,” said Alan McClay, CEO of Better

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10:53

Streamlining Design and Development with 3D Virtual...

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/12/07

Digitization is quickly becoming a priority for modern apparel and footwear brands. Forced to collaborate from afar during the pandemic, teams have accelerated the adoption of virtual tools that streamline design and development, allowing multiple stakeholders to take part in the process. 3D creation digital platforms that live in the cloud can boost cross-team collaboration, drive efficiencies, cut costs and reduce the need for sampling. However, many fashion brands have been slow to adopt them,

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10:35

The Benefits of Consumer-Friendly, Sustainable Packaging

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/12/02

All too often, packaging creates another waste problem for the apparel industry, as countless boxes shipped every day ultimately end up piling up in landfills. This problem only gets compounded by the fact that many consumers aren’t even aware of what they should do when they discard a package. Neenah, a specialty paper products and design solutions company, believes it has the answer to this problem in the form of its recently debuted NEENAH ENVIRONMENT® Mailer. The curbside recyclable mailer is

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10:13

Building Trust Along the Value Chain

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/11/29

When it comes to who is on the hook for environmental and ethical garment production, consumers are quick to hold brands’ feet to the fire. But every design’s sustainability profile begins at the fiber level. Now, mills and spinners are under increased pressure not only to use fibers that were grown or sourced responsibly, but to prove their compliance through certifications. What’s more, eco-friendly yarns and fabrications must stand up to traditional alternatives when it comes to quality and

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9:48

Accelerating Innovation in Sustainable Chemicals

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/11/01

To deliver safer, greener chemicals for the apparel industry, Verdant Innovations wants to look 20 years ahead. In 2022, the company burst on the scene to debut FIBRE-PURE™, its first line of specialty green sustainable chemicals geared toward textiles and nonwovens. Thus far, the line ranges from binding and coating applications used for healthcare gowns, masks and scrubs, to deodorizers and antimicrobial protection for apparel, athleticwear and performance wear. In a recent fireside chat with

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11:30

Overcoming the 3D Design Disconnect

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/10/28

Virtual design has been a gamechanger in the fashion industry in streamlining sampling and speeding product creation. However, there is still room to optimize and standardize these digital tools to ensure that the image created on screen matches the eventual physical product. Taking inspiration from industries like aerospace and automotive, Clothing Tech LLC has created parametric CAD technology that enables designers to tweak garment proportions using parameters, or measurements. Clothing Tech's

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10:19

Prioritizing Responsibility and Transparency in...

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/10/17

Despite how ubiquitous the term “sustainability” has become, the definition remains vague and open to individual interpretation. As consumers are seeking out lower impact products, this lack of standardization or clarity can lead to confusion. “In today’s world, sustainability means so many different things to brands and consumers,” said Marc Lewkowitz, president and CEO of Supima, the promotional organization for American pima cotton. “The consumers’ choice to go and find sustainability or what

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11:07

Delivering on Consumer Trust Starts with Quality...

Sourcing Journal Radio ·

2022/09/21

Maintaining quality standards is a rudimentary business goal, but the actions taken to protect product value can have wider implications across a company. One best practice for improving quality is stronger supplier knowledge and collaboration, according to Rick Horwitch, chief of supply chain & sustainability strategy, global retail lead at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services. Going past tier 1 and knowing every link in the chain allows companies to not only shore up standards, but also

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