10. CSR & Raw Materials Deep Dive With Dora Xu

04/07/20 • 35 min

The latest episode of Stright From The Source presents a CSR and raw materials deep dive with the amazingly talented Dora Xu - a sustainability expert with deep experience in upstream supply chains, carbon-sequestering, and raw material production! This episode shines a spotlight on cotton and the impact of COVID on CSR commitments in the fashion industry.
Link from our discussion:
https://www.goblu.net/blog

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9. CoronaVirus: The Impact & Implication On The Supply Chain

In this episode:

We discuss in detail the short run fallout from the halt in manufacturing, long-run strategies to mitigate problems around over-reliance, lack of transparency, and rising costs and tariffs. Note: At the time of recording, the no. of infected cases was 73,000 currently, the numbers are closer to 89,000 and growing.

For those looking to diversify production in Bangladesh here is a link to a YouTube series created by US travel bloggers showcasing everyday life in the country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlNLIHxuTe0

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11. COVID & US Manufacturing

Guest: Tim Voit - Chief Marketing Officer at Thomaston Mills

In this episode:

Tim is a textile industry veteran with deep experience in US manufacturing, overseas sourcing, and a prominent figure on the policy side working with the Department of Commerce, US Trade Representative, AAFA, and many others. In this episode, we discuss the future of US manufacturing in light of COVID, sustainability, and long term trends. This episode is must-listen for anyone interested in US manufacturing!!

Sources for learning more/thought leadership:

https://www.nrdc.org/resources/clean-design-apparel-manufacturing-and-pollution

www.aafaglobal.org

www.ncto.org

www.americanblossomlinen.com