How AI and Algorithms Are Quietly Rewriting the Global Fashion Supply Chain
· Source: inkl.com
In short
AI and algorithms are transforming the fashion supply chain by converting social media trends and search data into real-time production signals, enabling faster response to demand. This data-driven approach allows for open-pack wholesale with lower minimum order quantities, turning boutiques into live testing labs while shifting inventory risk from retailers to wholesalers and factories. The system reduces overproduction waste but creates challenges for labor scheduling and raises questions about encoding sustainability and ethical considerations into algorithmic decision-making.
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Tags: fashion, supply-chain, forecasting, inventory, algorithms, trends