Recognizing the True Value of the Factory Workforce
An engaged employee is often a happier one and a better performing one. In a working environment like a factory, building a real relationship with employees can save brands both time and money.\nJose R. Suarez, founder and CEO of\xa0Va\u0113so\xa0and\xa0Impactiva, calls the 60 million\xa0factory workers\xa0across apparel and footwear \u201cartisans\u201d as a way to underscore the significance of their position. Further, he calls them the most underutilized asset throughout the industry.\n\u201cUp to now, we have been a bit dismissive about the value of using their minds to help us improve,\u201d Suarez said in this chat with Sourcing Journal.\nLearning to empower these artisans with knowledge, as opposed to just leveraging their skills for manual labor, already pays dividends for retailers that have partnered with digital shop floor execution platform Va\u0113so and\xa0Impactiva, which offers quality assurance and quality control services for factories across lifestyle categories.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices