Factories Of The Future – Micro

In light of constant supply chain scandals and the need to control cost, quality, and speed in an uncertain world, the factory of the future isn’t just a possibility for tomorrow – it’s a necessity today.

As the world weighs up a move from high-volume, low-quality production to a new model, the need for accurate Bill of Labour data is greater than ever. And the tools we use to collect it must change.

ShapeShifter set out some guidelines for reducing fabric and operational waste in the apparel supply chain.

As retail channels reopen, the pressure is on brands to control the speed, delivery, and quality of their next collections. But traditional supply chain tools are not up to the task. Data integration and Applied AI offer a solution.

Apparel production has a reputation for being slow and environmentally unsound. Digital printing and production colour management could offer a different way.

Even before coronavirus, disruption was coming to every sector of production. This briefing sets out how factories and the brands that partner with them can prepare for the future.