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FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing

Day: September 12, 2021

Can We Leverage Micro Factories for Apparel Sourcing?

Micro factories typically refer to small-to-medium scale, highly automated, and technologically advanced manufacturing setups with a wide range of process capabilities.

Related reading: Do Companies Know How to Use Micro Factories for Sourcing Product?

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Unknown's avatarAuthor Sheng LuPosted on September 12, 2021Categories Sourcing, USATags automation, made in USA, manufacturingLeave a comment on Can We Leverage Micro Factories for Apparel Sourcing?

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