How Bangladesh Can Build Faster, Flexible, and Future-Ready Apparel Factories Introduction The Bangladesh apparel industry has long been celebrated as the backbone of the country’s economy. Generating more than 84% of national export earnings and employing over 4 million workers, the sector has cemented the country’s place as the world’s second-largest garment exporter. From T-shirts […]

Introduction: A New Chapter in Vietnam’s Apparel Growth Vietnam’s apparel industry has long been celebrated for its resilience, scale, and ability to adapt to shifting global trade dynamics. As one of the world’s largest garment exporters, the country has built its reputation on skilled operators, competitive costs, and strong relationships with global brands. Yet, the […]

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry has long been defined by its scale, resilience, and cost competitiveness. With over 4 million workers, the sector is not only the backbone of the national economy but also a vital part of global apparel supply chains. Traditionally, the role of a supervisor in this ecosystem has been clear: someone […]

For decades, the apparel industry has been defined by its reliance on human skill, intuition, and manual supervision to keep sewing floors running. This traditional approach—while effective in an era when low costs and labor abundance were the industry’s backbone—has often introduced inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and bottlenecks. Precision was variable, visibility was limited, and agility was […]

Introduction: Vietnam’s Next Leap in Apparel Manufacturing Vietnam today stands at the epicenter of global apparel manufacturing. With exports surpassing US$44 billion in 2024, the country has firmly established itself among the world’s leading garment exporters. From the industrial clusters of Ho Chi Minh City to the rapidly expanding zones of Binh Duong and Dong […]

When we speak about sustainability in apparel, the conversation often starts and ends with policy frameworks, certifications, and brand mandates. But in Bangladesh—the world’s second-largest exporter of garments—the real transformation is not happening in glossy reports. It is happening quietly, every day, on the shopfloor. The challenge is no longer about why ESG (Environmental, Social, […]

Introduction: Stitching Together Speed and Precision Vietnam’s rise as a manufacturing hub has always been powered by skilled labor, ethical practices, and strong trade agreements. But today, staying competitive means doing more than producing large volumes—it means reacting fast when changeover time, materials are delayed, or styles are modified mid-production. The difference-maker? Data. Factories are […]