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Stitching Ethics into Every Seam: The SMETA Compliance Blueprint for Softline Brands In today’s global marketplace, consumers and regulators alike are demanding greater transparency and ethical responsibility from brands. Social compliance due diligence is now a mandatory requirement for softline brands, driven by a complex web of international laws, local regulations, and customer demands for… Continue reading Stitching Ethics into Every Seam: The SMETA Compliance Blueprint for Softline Brands

How the Flash Audit Turned Unknown Issues Into Actionable Improvements  A global ready-to-wear brand came to us with a frustrating problem.On paper, their factories looked great.Initial audit scores were strong.But once production started, reality told a different story: quality issues, rejections, and hidden costs.Something wasn’t adding up.  The Challenge Despite good audit results, the brand… Continue reading How the Flash Audit Turned Unknown Issues Into Actionable Improvements

  Ensuring Product Safety: A Collective Responsibility   Product Safety: Product safety assessment is essential to providing the necessary protections for consumers, and it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to comply with these standards. Assessing a product’s safety requires examining its risks, both negative and positive, to ensure maximum consumer protection. No compromise is… Continue reading SgT at the ICPHSO 2025 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium

  As the focus on toxic substances shifts, new materials and innovations are increasingly being incorporated into the production process. Consequently, product safety, quality, and compliance have become more complex throughout the supply chain due to the continuous evolution and refinement of regulations for the common good.   SgT sponsors the American Apparel and Footwear Association… Continue reading SgT at the AAFA 2025 Product Safety & Compliance Seminar

The global supply chain is currently undergoing frequent disruptions and uncertainties due to various factors such as changes in the geopolitical landscape, disturbances in major trade routes across the world, and climate change policies. These challenges are posing significant risks and pressures on businesses, making it imperative for them to improve their supply chain visibility,… Continue reading Supply Chain Mapping: everything you need to know