Cutting Lead Times: Techniques to Speed Up Apparel Production

Cutting Lead Times: Techniques to Speed Up Apparel Production

Reducing apparel production lead times is critical for UK and US fashion brands to stay competitive and capitalise on fleeting trends, with key techniques including digital adoption, process automation, and strategically managing the supply chain. With over 10 years of industry expertise, I've seen that cutting bottlenecks in the design and manufacturing cycle is the most direct route to faster market entry, improved cash flow, and reduced reliance on heavy inventory stocks. This agility is now non-negotiable for meeting the modern consumer’s demand for 'see now, buy now' fashion.

How Does the Apparel Production Cycle Affect Business Agility?