They say nothing is certain except death and taxes. But let's face it: You can count on supply chain bottlenecks, too. Some are inevitable. For example, there's really no practical way to make container ships travel faster or to magically spirit cargo quickly through customs. But many other parts of the apparel design, manufacturing and distribution process can be improved. Most bottlenecks in these areas have to do with communication — very simply, everybody having access to information when and where it's needed. With that in mind, more apparel companies are finding ways to collaborate with suppliers and retailers to vanquish unnecessary delays and costs.
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