QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Five Trends Are Shaping Apparel Sourcing?

We identify five key trends that are shaping apparel sourcing: Companies are looking for new sourcing destinations and more are likely to move sourcing out of China; companies are adding onshoring or nearshoring to their sourcing mix; technology, including the Internet of Things, robotics and 3D design, is playing a greater role; sustainable sourcing is becoming the norm; and retailer-supplier collaboration presents win-win opportunities.