Coronavirus a fashion supply chain disaster

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Virtually no sector is safe from the supply chain disruption emanating from China and the outbreak of the coronavirus. In the case of the apparel and clothing vertical, there is a double whammy – not only is China the largest garment producer in the world, it is also one of the most important material sourcing locations, and both channels are likely to see substantial production delays, reports Quartz. “China is the world’s largest garment producer, and fashion companies around the ...