The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at the top ten takeaways from just-style’s annual briefing on sourcing and supply chain issues likely to impact apparel and footwear firms in 2016, why the rise of the millennial industry requires radical change, and a new report that suggests the TPP is likely to benefit Vietnam and Malaysia most by 2030. 

Outlook 2016 – Ten sourcing takeaways
Last week just-style published its annual look at sourcing and supply chain issues likely to impact apparel and footwear firms in 2016. The reports, which ran across four articles and nearly 12,000 words, combined the views of a panel of executives. Here we condense their words of wisdom.

The rise of the millennial industry requires radical change
As he refocuses his business on the next generation, consultant David Birnbaum explains why he believes the global garment industry is breaking apart – and how competing in the internet age requires retailers and brands, the big internet players, the ‘itsy-bitsy’ internet industry, and the supplier factories to take an honest look at the problem and try to create realistic solutions.

TPP to benefit Vietnam and Malaysia most by 2030
Vietnam and Malaysia are widely expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries of the recently-agreed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal –but a new report suggests there will also be a double-digit rise in Vietnam worker wages by 2030.

Synergies Worldwide taps ex-Li & Fung exec as new CEO
Global supply chain management firm Synergies Worldwide has named former Li & Fung executive Guido Schlossmann as its new president and CEO, as founder Munir Mashooqullah retires after 28 years.

‘Super­dollar’ triggers Mexican textiles shortage
Mexico’s apparel industry is facing a textile raw material shortage as the soaring dollar prompts spinners to boost exports, leaving many clothing makers struggling to procure key fabrics to meet US orders, a top industry official says.

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