Category: Production
We’re building the SupplyCompass Co:Lab! 4 minutes Jul 1 SupplyCompass by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Technology At SupplyCompass HQ, we’re super excited to announce something special we’ve been working on behind the scenes. Drum roll please…. The SupplyCompass Co:Lab! So what is The Co:lab ⚗️? The SupplyCompass Co:Lab is a hub created for the fashion industry to […]
Tech Talks with Compare Ethics 6 mins Nov 11 All imagery provided by Compare Ethics by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Features, Tech Talks SupplyCompass speaks to Abbie Morris, Founder of Compare Ethics. Compare Ethics is the platform that builds trust and transparency through sustainable product verification. They turn sustainable product data into increased revenues via their verification […]
by Mehathab Joharullah Assistant Project Manager Mehathab has worked in sustainable sourcing for over 5 years, developing her career in ethical textile supply chains in both London and India. Her academic background in apparel engineering prepared her perfectly for navigating oceans of technical information to find key facts that help with manufacturing strategies. Now at […]
Perspectives All Posts The Right Thing Features Materials Production Technology Circularity Product Features Perspectives Perspectives from Enviu’s Reweave Venture Studio SupplyCompass speaks to Marieke Lenders, the Program Lead of Circular Apparel at Enviu. Our conversation focuses on Enviu’s Reweave Venture Studio, an initiative building disruptive and impactful ventures looking to drive the fashion sector towards […]
Here’s how Lofty Manner was able to shorten their production process with SupplyCompass Based in Amsterdam, Lofty Manner is a fast-growing DTC fashion brand, founded in 2012 and releases 12 collections every year. With a clear vision of where Lofty Manner would sit in an industry that is constantly changing, Michael Vinke, Founder and CEO […]
Jan 13 2020 4 min read Textile Dyeing: The Importance of Choosing the Right Textile Dye Header Image Source: Faber Futures Blog, Materials Get to Know Your Dyes Not all dyes are equal and depending on the effect and colour you want to achieve and the material you want to use, it is important to […]
In Conversation With Stuart McCullough, Managing Director of The Woolmark Company 6 mins Sep 8 All photography provided by The Woolmark Company by Margo Camus in Features, ICW SupplyCompass speaks to Stuart McCullough, Managing Director of The Woolmark Company—the global authority on wool. The Woolmark Company connects the global apparel and textile supply chain on […]
Nov 30 2021 We’ve launched our comprehensive Product Features Guide! Header Image: Blog, Platform PSA ????: We’ve just launched The SupplyCompass Product Features Guide. We break down all our 95+ features and sub-features, explaining how you can use them and what makes them tick—so you can understand how SupplyCompass can help SME fashion brands like […]
by Srishti Dhawan Head of Supply Chain Srishti has 11+ years of experience working in the fashion value chain including manufacturing, retail, operations, and strategy consulting. She has worked with global retailers on large-scale projects to set up responsive supply chains and implement technologies i.e. Product Lifecycle Management and ERP systems. Srishti completed an MSc […]
Responsibility is yours to own 4 minutes Jun 25 by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Materials Responsibility is yours to own In an interview with A Good Company, Nicolaj Reffstrup, Founder of cult Danish brand Ganni says: “I’ve been over it a million times, but I’ve come to realize that staying in the industry and working to become […]
by Nayanika Bharadwaj Sustainability and Marketing at SupplyCompass Nayanika is a designer, writer and illustrator whose work spans research, storytelling and strategy for sustainability in fashion. Her interests specifically lie in sustainable supply chains, craft production/innovation, circular economies and design for social innovation. She graduated from the prestigious MA Fashion Futures program at London College […]
Tech talks with Swatchbook Founder Yazan Malkosh 5 min Feb 23 Header Image from swatchbook by SupplyCompass in Technology A rapid-fire with swatchbook Founder and CEO, Yazan Malkosh Founded in 2017, the US California based company focuses on providing visually engaging software, data, & services to apparel, footwear, fashion & home-goods industries, helping designers to […]
Oct 28 2021 Here’s how tech enables sustainability Blog, Thought Leadership What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sustainability? Is it using organic cotton? Recyclable packaging? Fair wages? Data is rarely the answer. But having all your information in a structured manner, all in one place is the first […]
In Conversation With Josh Bowden, Co-Founder of noissue 5 mins Aug 17 All photography provided by noissue by Margo Camus in ICW SupplyCompass speaks to Josh Bowden, Co-Founder of noissue, a New Zealand-headquartered sustainable packaging company that’s changing the status quo when it comes to e-commerce packaging. Interestingly, they didn’t set out to be a […]
Musings on Innovation, Sustainability and Systems Thinking in fashion from our Co-Founder’s Desk The Right Thing Nov 1 Right Thing #5 – The name of the game is Agility In agility, there’s a real emphasis on co-creation, on a cycle of continuous improvement, production and distribution with regular reflections on how to be better by constant […]
by Gus Bartholomew Co-Founder & CEO at SupplyCompass Gus is CEO of SupplyCompass. He is responsible for driving sustainable growth across the business. He believes that we now live in a world of connected and conscious commerce and that brands and manufacturers are grossly underserved by their current tech stack to change the way they […]
by Shaunie Brett Guest Contributor Shaunie Brett is a thought leader, coach and consultant in sustainable clothing consumption, with a mission to repair the relationship between makers and wearers. Through content and campaigns she helps citizens navigate the world of sustainable shopping, and as founder of Sussed Consulting she helps brands design transformative customer connections and […]
Features All Posts The Right Thing Features Materials Production Technology Circularity Product Features Tech Talks Spotlights software and technology companies at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation through the lens of fashion and supply chains. A must-read for fast-growing, ambitious fashion brands looking to invest in digital transformation. Features Tech Talks Tech Talks with Stephanie Benedetto, Co-Founder of […]
May 24 2021 The Right Thing #1 The Right Thing I’ve been thinking a lot about how fast things have changed in the fashion industry since we started SupplyCompass – obviously no more than last year. Seasons are over. I wrote this short article on the rise (and rise) of the Drop and why the most successful […]
Biomaterials in Fashion: When Science and Design Collide 4 min read Sep 2 Header Image Source: Modern Meadow by Aly Tobin in Materials With technological advances comes material innovation. Biomaterials can be found in multidisciplinary industries with different functions and uses. A biomaterial is essentially any substance—synthetic or natural—that is based around nature and interacts […]