Assisted a leading US apparel brand to improve supply chain visibility and security.

Project Background
Wazir undertook an upstream exploration study to identify potential opportunities and partners to improve supply chain visibility and security.
Scope of Work

1 Deep Dive into Synthetic & Cotton-based fiber-to-fabric supply chains in key countries or regions based on:

a. Mapping of trade flows for key products and geographies

b. Identification of critical supply and production nodes

c. Emerging trends in different segments and geographies

2 Supplier Landscape Assessment

a. Prominent players in each country

b. Profiles of suppliers & potential partners

3 Competitive Landscape Assessment

a. Current supply chain

b. Actions supporting upstream value chain

c. Adoption enhancing supply chain visibility

Result Delivered
Recommended countries/regions, specific supply chains and strategic steps required to improve supply chain visibility and security

1 Category wise important supplier countries that could be targeted for long term raw material security and important players within them

2 Existing and emerging supply chains that can be tapped

3 Key risks for the brand in each country to develop / expand sourcing base and mitigation plan

4 Emerging trends in different segments and geographies and their implications for the brand

5 Digital initiatives required for supply chain visibility

6 Strategic support required to be provided to establish new value chains

7 Roadmap for the brand to initiate supply chain restructuring