No other industry changes as rapidly as the apparel industry. Changing fashion trends, overnight change in requirements, and variable volumes only add to the manufacturer's woes. Apart from these, the manufacturer is also faced with the following issues:
- Inefficient and complex value chain
- Changing business environment -- labor costs, country quotas, and changing tax laws
- Vertical integration
- Shortening production cycles
- High volumes
- Business intelligence system for future planning