How to Calculate Standard Minute Rate (SMR)?

The current apparel manufacturing sector is very competitive. Knowing how to cost a new style…

Things to Consider for Changing Apparel Product Line

One of the biggest challenges to most apparel manufacturers is finding orders with familiar handwriting.…

Business Development Tips for Apparel Manufacturers

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

Top 10 Cotton Producing Countries in the World

Cotton is one of the primary natural textile fibers used in making our clothes. Cotton…

How to Enhance Your Career in Global Apparel Supply Chain (for Apparel Merchandisers)?

To enhance your career in the global supply chain you need to learn the following…

How to Calculate Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) in Garment Manufacturing?

In an earlier post, I discussed the cost of poor quality in the apparel industry. If…

Production Progress Report (and Format)

1. What is a production progress report?The production report that is prepared to view the…

How Data Science Gives Retailers a Competitive Edge

This article is written by Emily Newton.Retailers worldwide must adapt to volatility by necessity. However,…

Criteria for Selecting Dyes by Fibre Content.

Fashion is dull without colours. When it comes to colouring textile materials, dyes are mainly…

Different Types of Dyes for Textile Colouring

What is dye?Dyes are substances used to color or stain textile materials such as fabrics,…