News / Apparel and footwear sector must forge better links in its supply chains, post-crisis

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Of all the sectors to suffer fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, one of the worst hit is apparel and footwear, leading observers to call for an overhaul of supply chains.

“Global clothing supply chains unravelled in just a few short weeks, as has the trust and goodwill between many buyers and manufacturers,” said Leonie Barrie, apparel analyst at GlobalData.

“Rebuilding these relationships is key if the sector is to recover; and now is the time to start thinking about how the apparel ...