Indonesia Gains a Competitive Edge
As brands look to balance supply chain risk, more are revisiting Indonesia.
Sourcing Spectrum
/ Sourcing opportunities are shifting from competing on price to investing in product value, and textile depth and specialization
India has long been one of the world’s major textile and apparel producers. However it has been overshadowed by the rapid growth and industrial development of first China and then the Southeast Asian nations.
Geopolitical tensions and a desire to reduce supply chain risk has prompted brands to take a closer look at India, with more brands committed to developing sourcing opportunities in India.
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