Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
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August 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: The U.S. economy was estimated to have expanded at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.7% in the second quarter. This latest set of GDP figures included a series…
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July 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: Economic indicators suggest the U.S. remains on track for moderate growth in coming months. Comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, which hinted the withdrawal of monetary stimulus…
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June 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: Despite some evidence of weakness in the manufacturing sector, recent indicators suggest that the U.S. economy continues to expand. Rising home prices and record stock values have lifted…
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Making Green the New Black
Corporate social responsibility is not about minding one’s manners on Facebook and Twitter, but about embracing sustainability models. Gucci has adopted a “Sustainable Value” philosophy, and says a supply chain…