Fashion supply chains are being forced to move faster, smarter, and with far less margin for error.
Between demand volatility, rising return rates, and shifting trade policies, brands can no longer rely on outdated operating models to compete.
In this episode, Ellen Wood is joined by Julian Osorio and Carlos Oropeza to break down key findings from Miebach’s North American Fashion Benchmarking Study. Drawing on insights from hundreds of industry leaders across the US, Canada, and Mexico, they explore how fashion brands are investing selectively in visibility, automation, and network design to stay resilient in a rapidly changing market.
In this episode:
- How fashion brands are responding to demand volatility and omnichannel pressure
- Where targeted automation and visibility investments are delivering real ROI
- Why returns management and network flexibility are becoming competitive differentiators