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Selecting the right apparel supplier for your brand is one of the most important steps in ensuring a successful and healthy supply chain. When choosing your supplier, it\u2019s important to ensure that they meet your exact requirements and aren\u2019t just your vendors, but will be your partners in production. <\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to see what our textile quality management experts suggest that you must do when sourcing suppliers…<\/span><\/p>\n

This post was originally published in September 2017, and has now been updated with additional information added throughout in May 2018.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What Do Successful Apparel Supplier Relationships Look Like?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Because supply chains in the apparel industry are so complex, it can become difficult to manage supplier relationships effectively.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, this blog post will dive into the importance of successful supplier relationships and offer a few valuable tips on how to select the right supplier to meet your brand\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The garment industry is known for being heavily dependent on its supply chain, and if something goes wrong somewhere down the production line, it can negatively impact your entire manufacturing process and <\/span>reputation<\/span><\/a> in the long run. Thus, selecting the right supplier from the start is vital to guarantee that your products are delivered on time at the right price, quantity, and most importantly, quality. <\/span><\/p>\n

By implementing a carefully drawn up selection criteria, it is possible to identify potential suppliers who can provide personalization and customization to meet your customer\u2019s demands.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Successful relationships with your suppliers transform an average buyer-supplier relationship into one that\u2019s strategic and works towards achieving business goals and growth initiatives. It can mean the difference between enjoying a booming production line and having to deal with constant production delays as a result of garment quality issues. <\/span><\/p>\n

Apparel suppliers can also be your ears on the ground, valuable sources of information, and play an important role in helping you track competitor\u2019s actions as well as evaluating potential new products. Remember, too, that your suppliers have a big say in your brand’s CSR. If they fail, you fail with them, and it’s hard to come back from that kind of damage<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, it all starts with selecting the right supplier. Even though suppliers with the lowest bid, fastest turnaround times, and best quality products should play a major role in your decision making, if you\u2019re in search of a partner who you can build a relationship with while <\/span>maintaining credibility<\/span><\/a>, you may need to look beyond those factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 5 tips for selecting the right apparel supplier:<\/p>\n

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1. Set your selection criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before embarking on a journey of finding your perfect supplier, draw up a list of your selection criteria that prospective apparel suppliers need to fulfill to be able to meet your brand\u2019s needs. This list of criteria will ensure that you don\u2019t miss anything when evaluating potential suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pay particular attention to:<\/span><\/p>\n