Business & Productivity

Why does Business & Productivity matter for garment factories in Asia?

As the world's leading hub for clothing manufacturing, Asia's garment industry faces fierce competition and ever-evolving consumer demands. To thrive in this context, businesses must optimize their operations, streamline production processes, and adopt innovative technologies. The importance of efficiency and productivity cannot be overstated, as they enable companies to reduce costs, meet strict deadlines, and maintain quality, whilst simultaneously boosting social and environmental sustainability.

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Why mainstreaming green finance is key to real industry sustainability

Why mainstreaming green finance is key to real industry sustainability

Green sustainability metrics are evolving quickly, with financial institutions increasingly adopting them. Innovation in green financing is key to ensure a fair and just transition, says Rakesh Vazirani, Head of Sustainability Services at TÜV Rheinland Group.

“This widespread breakdown across the industry has illuminated how fragile the system really was”

“This widespread breakdown across the industry has illuminated how fragile the system really was”

Industry experts agree that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to shape garment production in Asia far into 2021 and beyond. But how will the pandemic affect garment production systems and practices? And manufacturers and workers? Here are the perspectives of industry stakeholders.

Want to know what the Factory Improvement Toolset (FIT) is all about?

Want to know what the Factory Improvement Toolset (FIT) is all about?

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Learnings and Tools

Learnings and Tools

Actions to improve Business & Productivity outcomes hold great potential for industry-wide sustainability in Asia. Explore available learnings and tools and find out how they can help you in your day-to-day work.

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Bangladesh's government to review current minimum wage

While Bangladesh is still navigating through a dynamic period of substantial changes, the interim government has agreed to review the current minimum wage to support industries and address rising costs of living. The announcement of the decision was followed by a meeting with government advisors. Soon, tripartite consultation involving the government, factory owners, and labor unions will be held.

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Viet Nam is embracing sustainability and innovation for global competitiveness

The garment industry in Binh Dinh (Viet Name) is actively embracing a green transformation to meet global market demands for eco-friendly production. With 152 companies employing around 35,000 workers, the sector has invested in modern machinery and innovative technologies to enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact. Despite challenges such as high input costs and reliance on import materials, Viet Nam is focusing on improving its competitiveness through shifting towards sustainable production and a diversified product range.

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Report highlights the impact a potential Tiktok ban could have on retailers

"First Insight" released a first report on how banning the app TikTok could influence retail behavior. The report reveals that 68% of retailers would expect their sales to be at risk If Tiktok was to be banned. However, only 28% have contingency plans. Currently, TikTok significantly drives product discovery and sales, with many retailers facing inventory issues dues to viral TikTok trends.

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Regulatory Summit North America 2024

2024-09-16 00:00:00+07:00 to 2024-09-17 23:59:59+07:00  UTC+07

Virginia, USA (& Online)


Understanding The Impacts Of The EU Textile Strategy For Apparel And Textile Manufacturers

2024-09-17 15:00:00+07:00 to 2024-09-17 16:00:00+07:00  (3:00 PM — 4:00 PM)  UTC+07

Online


Accelerating traceability in cotton – why and how on adopting Better Cotton in your product claims

2024-09-17 21:00:00+07:00 to 2024-09-17 22:00:00+07:00  (9:00 PM — 10:00 PM)  UTC+07

Online


The Good Clothes Show

2024-09-20 00:00:00+07:00 to 2024-09-22 23:59:59+07:00  UTC+07

Birmingham, UK



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