SourcingJournal

"With repeated moves over 90 cents/lb followed by retreats below 80 cents/lb, an unresolved question is whether the market can find a stable balance between prices and demand," wrote @CottonInc's Jon Devine. Learn what is influencing cotton prices: ow.ly/Jobz50ZYBlJ

As fashion companies try to manage complex, speedier supply chains, centralized data is key. In this fireside chat, @Aptean execs share data best practices and how better data management can unlock more proactive decision-making on inventory and more. bit.ly/4yWajcI

U.S. farmers help clothe the world by growing cotton. On National Farmers Day, explore the progress U.S. farms are making in sustainable agriculture—from water-use efficiency to greenhouse gas reduction—in the latest Lifestyle Monitor from @CottonInc: ow.ly/UugJ50ZWV7g

At @VeriteNews, Shawn MacDonald guides the organization’s global mission to eradicate the most severe labor and human rights abuses in global supply chains. At our Fall Summit tomorrow, he'll be speaking about the state of human rights due diligence: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

Dr. Dale S. Rogers from Arizona State University is widely considered to be the father of academic study of reverse logistics. At our Fall Summit tomorrow, he'll join a panel discussing how to prepare for the holiday peak return period: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

As brands make Scope 3 decarbonization goals, the burden often falls on manufacturers to make the investments in lower-impact energy and more. At our Fall Summit, Epic Group's Vidhura Ralapanawe will speak about how brands can support facility projects: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

Fashion has been navigating an expanding, often-changing list of laws being debated and implemented. At our Fall Summit tomorrow, @sourcemap's Marissa Brock will discuss the current state of human rights due diligence: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

What cross-border tactics can help brands manage tariff volatility and the end of de minimis? At our Fall Summit on Tuesday, @shipflavorcloud's Rathna Sharad will join a panel to discuss how logistics can turn into a competitive advantage: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

Specializing in recycled fiber, Recover is helping the textile industry close the loop. At our Fall Summit, Recover's Enes Adak will join a panel on the business of circularity, including a look at how designers can create more recycling-ready garments: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

Based in Georgia, Mount Vernon Mills is the last U.S. denim manufacturer. At our Fall Summit on Tuesday, the company's president and CEO Bill Rogers will join a panel on where U.S. manufacturing stands today, and where it's headed: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

As part of her role at Eileen Fisher, Elizabeth Richman leads the company’s social and environmental impact teams. At our Summit, she'll speak about why sustaining responsible practices requires company-wide ESG integration: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

Despite the widely recognized benefits of nearshoring, Western Hemisphere manufacturing has not taken off. At our Fall Summit, hear insights on what is driving—and stalling—investment in the region from @UDelaware's Dr. Sheng Lu: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

The peak season stress-tests every returns operation. At our Fall Summit next week, @DHLsupplychain's Drew Taranto will speak about which operational changes companies should be making heading into the holidays: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

Chloe Songer's company SuperCircle has diverted 10 million textiles from landfill and helps transform textile waste into a profit driver for leading retail brands. At our Fall Summit, she will join a panel about the state of circular business: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

At @trustuscotton, Tillman White is responsible for grower education, enrollment, verification and engagement. During SJ's Fall Summit, he will join a panel about the stressors facing U.S. cotton farms and how brands could help raise the fiber's value: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

With shipping and storage costs climbing, logistics is another battleground where brands are fighting to protect margins. At the Fall Summit, hear insights on how to turn logistics into a competitive advantage from Highline Commerce's Richard Hurley: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

As the U.S. government considers new trade actions and reevaluates relationships, how can the industry make its voice heard? At our Fall Summit, Stephen E. Lamar from @apparelfootwear will share insights on navigating the tumultuous trade environment: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

At Happy Returns, Laura Perdomo focuses on building and scaling partnerships that make returns more convenient for consumers while strengthening operational performance. At the Fall Summit, hear her insights on prepping reverse logistics for the peak: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

As VP of Made at @newbalance, Kevin McCoy oversees the company's 6 manufacturing locations across the U.S. and UK. Join us at the Fall Summit next week as he shares a case study in building a domestic supply chain from scratch: bit.ly/4gGhEq2

During her tenure at PVH, Maristella Iacobello has worked to develop and strengthen global trade compliance programs while supporting the company’s sourcing and supply chain strategies. At our Fall Summit, she'll speak about Western Hemisphere sourcing: bit.ly/4gGhEq2