The Three Levels of Traceability: What You Need to Know
What is Traceability? Traceability is the ability to trace a product’s origin, movement, and history. It’s an essential tool for businesses to track the origin of raw materials, manufacturing processes, and distribution paths. Traceability has three levels: supplier mapping, product traceability, and material traceability. Each level plays a key role in making sure that your […]
What is the Difference Between Traceability and Transparency in the Fashion Industry?
Over the last decade, there has been a growing focus on understanding the complexities of the global apparel industry. As consumers become more aware of the ethical and environmental issues associated with clothing production, they are increasingly looking for ways to make sure their fashion purchases align with their values. Two concepts come into play […]
3 Pillars Driving Modern Supply Chain Success
Supply chains play a key role in winning the battle against climate change. With 60% of global emissions coming from supply chains, the global fashion industry, in particular, puts a massive strain on the environment, releasing approximately 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Brands and retailers are responding with investments in sustainability initiatives within […]
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Understanding what it is, its impact, and ways to comply The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is a United States federal law that prohibits importing goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China or any other part of China involving Uyghurs or other minorities. Background The UFLPA is a direct response […]
Event Recap: PI Apparel Amsterdam & VIP Experience Cruise
What a night it was! On May 30, Tuesday, we had the pleasure of treating our VIP guests to an exclusive cruise experience in Amsterdam. From incredible city views to a mouth-watering dinner, this night was all about providing our guests with an unforgettable evening. Earlier in the day Before we set sail, our team […]
Top 5 Costs of Not Addressing Your Current Production Chain Processes
The production chain process is integral to business operations, yet it’s often overlooked until something goes wrong. Because if it ain’t broke, why fix it…right? In today’s marketplace, where consumers are hyper-aware and informed on everything from product quality to human rights, the risks are too great with this laissez-faire approach. Manual processes don’t scale […]
How to Optimize Resources and Minimize Risks in the Hard Goods Industry
The hard goods industry — toys, furniture, and electronics — is a vast and ever-expanding market. Often produced in large quantities, they require additional manpower and time to manufacture, package, ship, inspect, and deliver. As hard goods brands and retailers, you are looking for a balance between quick turnaround times and quality control. Poorly-made products […]
Burnout to Balance: A QA Manager’s Story
With over 12 years of quality assurance under his belt, Hưng Lê Tan – also known as Hugo, has poked, prodded, tested, coded, fixed, and streamlined just about anything and everything related to QA. But, his most valuable experiment thus far? His unique approach to work! Having experienced the dreaded “tech burnout,” Hugo is now […]
Top 7 Reasons Why Companies Deprioritize Production Chain Digitization
Digitizing production chain processes is critical in the modern era of digital transformation. Yet, the vast supply chain and complex processes leave many in analysis paralysis. Supply chain executives know digitally transformed production chains provide clear benefits, including increased efficiency, improved customer experience, and cost reduction. So why is it that many businesses are stuck […]
Why Vendors Need Internal Quality Management: Benefits, KPIs, and Tips
We tend to associate quality management with brands and retailers — but what about vendors? Quality is not (and should not) be seen as a policing program enforced by brands. Rather, it is a tool for all stakeholders to increase their revenue, customer base, and productivity. For vendors, it represents an opportunity to build better […]
