It’s no surprise the fashion industry is responsible for a significant portion of annual greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, it’s overwhelming when you consider that retail accounts for nearly 25% of the global GHG emissions. And to be clear: when the Charming team first published this article in 2022, that number was 8%.
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THE NEED FOR FORECASTING TO MEET SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Topics: consumer insights supply chain sustainability
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MOVE OVER MENUS, QR CODES ARE BACK IN FASHION (LITERALLY)
In a pre-pandemic world, QR codes were long forgotten. After nearly vanishing into obscurity, the QR code is back — and not just on restaurant tables. QR codes are making waves in the retail space, providing opportunities to learn about brands, find coupons, and make payments.
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SUSTAINABILITY VS CIRCULARITY: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
In supply chain terms, sustainability is akin to ultimate resource management. Sustainability ensures balanced supply and demand for the long-term by avoiding the depletion of natural resources and maintaining ecological balance.
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WHY NEARSHORING IS A GAME CHANGER WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
If the global pandemic has taught businesses anything, it’s that supply chain resilience is critical to future-proofing brand and business operations. Global sourcing and manufacturing are increasingly critical to meeting evolving consumer demands and sustainability requirements. And at the epicenter of that evolution is nearshoring.
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