The future of the supply chain may be driven by consolidation as Covid-19 fueled bankruptcy hits more manufacturers and suppliers. But even if more factories close, the challenges apparel retailers and brands have faced in gaining visibility over their processes can be overcome if they’re willing to get as close to the source as possible.

Jose Suarez, founder and CEO of Vaēso, a comprehensive digital shop floor execution system providing real-time visibility to the shop floor including work in progress, says that while consolidation concerns are real, retailers and brands still have ample room to improve productivity within their factories.

In fact, Suarez believes that these companies can double the rate of output within their factories with the same labor and overhead. Listen to this conversation to hear why Suarez says retailers and brands must get more involved in managing factory efficiency and quality.

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