Made to Mention 08: Connected Demand

In this edition, we look at the role of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics and scanning technologies in supply chain connectivity.

We then look to the smart, autonomous systems emerging in factory automation, and finally, the trends and insights casting light upon the future of retail driven by end wearers and the ever-evolving shopper journey.

Several market drivers are pushing the apparel industry in the direction of more automation and greater digital connectivity.

Considerable, ongoing disruptions are becoming worse and more frequent, exposing vulnerabilities in legacy processes and in our natural surroundings. Changing the way we make, sell and use products is simply non-negotiable.