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WWD Sourcing Horizons 03/18/2008

Containing the Downturn

The U.S. economic downturn is having a domino effect on global manufacturing, as key exporting countries scramble to deal with currency fluctuations and increased demand.

Currency Adjustment Benefits Pakistani Manufacturers

With the Pakistan rupee loosely pegged to the dollar and the strengthening of the Chinese, Indian and Bangladeshi currencies, Pakistani manufacturers have...

— Mar 18, 2008

Hong Kong Sourcing Companies Prepare for Challenges

Diversification has been the mantra of Hong Kong's sourcing companies for years and, with recent developments in China, that policy is looking even wiser.

— Mar 18, 2008

Indian Exporters See Tough Year Ahead

Indian textile and clothing exporters are generally expecting a tough year ahead on the back of shrinking profits last year, but some savvy manufacturers...

— Mar 18, 2008

China Takes Broad Approach to Reform

The Chinese government and textile industry associations have refrained from directly addressing concerns in the U.S. Congress over key trade issues like...

— Mar 18, 2008

Proximity Pays for Canadian Manufacturers

Few Canadian apparel manufacturers have been able to resist the lure of low-cost foreign factories to produce their products.

— Mar 18, 2008

Doha Talks Remain in Limbo

Less than two months after ministers from key powers gave the go-ahead for the Doha global liberalization talks to again move into serious talks in search...

— Mar 18, 2008

Shining a Light on Subcontractors

The global supply chain, a key element of international commerce globalization and a vital issue and buzz term of fashion executives, can conjure a somewhat...

— Mar 18, 2008

Proving the Power of Ethical Practices

Fashion companies are finding that incorporating ethical business practices into their manufacturing strategies isn't only good public relations, it's smart...

— Mar 18, 2008

Turning Toward Technology

Now that fashion companies, in a fit of globalization, have built supply chains that stretch around the world and are designing on several continents at...

— Mar 18, 2008

Facing a Funding Crunch

The apparel supply chain is among the most vulnerable to feeling the pangs of a prolonged economic downturn, according to Stuart Roberts, North American...

— Mar 18, 2008

Suppliers Grapple With Rising Costs

John Cheh, vice chairman and chief executive officer of Esquel Group, opened his presentation by explaining the difficulty of the task presented to him: how...

— Mar 18, 2008

Fessler USA: Lessons in Adaptation

Walter Meck makes note of the church along rural Route 62 during the short drive between Fessler USA's headquarters in this quaint little village and its...

— Mar 18, 2008

Vendors Take Control Amid Uncertainty

Sourcing executives spoke of managing the complexities of the supply chain in a worsening economic landscape at the third annual WWD Sourcing Forum.

— Mar 18, 2008

Learning to Take Cues From Other Industries

What can Seven-Eleven Japan teach the fashion industry?

— Mar 18, 2008

Customs' Import Rule Plan Stirs Debate

A proposed rule change that would force U.S. companies to pay millions of dollars in additional duties on the products they make abroad and import back to...

— Mar 18, 2008

Presidential Race Steers Congressional Trade Agenda

Congress cast the spotlight back on China this month with action on product safety legislation, a move that could reignite the tense debate over the Asian...

— Mar 18, 2008

Free Trade Faces Threats In Washington

Those fashion executives hoping for some free trade reassurance from Washington might not want to hold their breath.

— Mar 18, 2008

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