IAF Manifesto Shifts Apparel Industry Focus from Low-Cost Sourcing to Efficiency
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has released a new manifesto urging apparel manufacturers to shift their focus from sourcing at the lowest unit cost toward improving productivity and efficiency. The document highlights systemic inefficiencies such as overproduction, excess inventory, discount cycles, lost capital, and supply chain issues as key challenges for the industry.
Topics: apparel manufacturing digitalization supply chain efficiency sustainability