Apparel Buying and Merchandising in a Nutshell (Part-II)

In the previous article, Apparel Buying and Merchandising in a Nutshell—Part I, I highlighted a…

Apparel Buying and Merchandising in a Nutshell (Part-I)

  What is Buying and Merchandising? Buying and merchandising is a core business function of…

Top 5 Clothing Brands in USA Dominating the Apparel Industry

This article is contributed by Mike James.Top 5 Clothing Brands in the USA in 2024American clothing…

Understanding Buyer Needs and Preferences – A Modern Guide

IntroductionIn the dynamic landscape of sales and business, mastering the art of understanding buyer needs…

5 Tips on Conducting Buyer Meetings

It is a common grievance among many apparel manufacturers in South Asia that buyers do…

How to Calculate Labor Productivity?

What is Labor Productivity? In the context of manufacturing productivity is defined as the ratio…

Reduce Garment Sample Development Cost and Sample Lead Time by 3D Avatars

It's time to shift to 3D virtual garment technology to minimize the sample development cost…

Importance of Post Shipment Garment Costing

Understanding what price to charge a buyer is an important decision in any industry. Charging…

Business Development Tips for Apparel Manufacturers

I had several requests to discuss business development strategies for apparel manufacturers. Last few months…

SOP for Calculating Trims Average Prior to Bulk Production

We know fashion manufacturing is a challenging process for many reasons. Trim sourcing and getting…