Commerce
November 30, 2021
Supply chain disruptions are at the top of the agenda of fashion executives around the world. Image credit: McKinsey
By Nora Howe
As supply chain disruptions continue, more fashion companies are looking to source their materials and inventory from nearby countries to combat the crisis.
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