Pandemic Lessons for Improving Supply Chain Partnerships
b'Of all the takeaways from the pandemic period, one of the most crucial is the value of strong partnerships.\\nFabric sourcing firm Concept III saw firsthand how the trials of Covid-19\\u2014from freight issues to factory closures\\u2014 strengthened the working relationships along the supply chain. In its own operations, the U.S-based company was a trusted source of on-the-ground information for both brands and mills as travel slowed down. Amid factory furloughs and changing personnel, the sourcing agency also provided consistency and industry knowledge to its partners.\\n\\u201cBecause of our long-term relationships and our partners, we are able to give real, truthful, factual information that is allowing the brands to continue to evolve and do their business,\\u201d said Chris Parkes, managing partner at Concept III.\\nIn this chat with Sourcing Journal founder Edward Hertzman, Parkes explained how his company worked with brands to navigate the challenges of the pandemic and why working with an agent is smoother than dealing directly with manufacturers.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'