Brands seeking change by using different materials, improving forecasting and traceability, but still week on localizing production and producing on-demand 

Aptean is a provider of ERP solutions purpose built for specific manufacturing industries, including fashion. There is no question the fashion industry must undergo massive change to even come close to promised reductions in carbon emissions by 2030, which is only a handful of years away. Progress to date has been disappointing, to say the least. But by all accounts, the industry is trying—or at least some players are. However, it is a huge industry, engrained in practices of the past, and driving transformative change is like trying to turn the Titanic.

In its recent report, 2023 Fashion and Apparel Manufacturing Report for North America: Manufacturer Insights and 5 Key Strategies for Growth, the company notes: “The fashion and apparel industry moves fast—with ever-changing fashion trends requiring nearly flawless supply chains and manufacturing execution. To outcompete, brands will need to deploy business and technology strategies that drive growth through customer acquisition and new product development, enhance resilience and improve productivity.”