Behind every great brand is a smarter supply chain strategy

Clarity in a complex market

In the post-pandemic apparel landscape, agility counts just as much as aesthetics. A Statista survey cited freight costs, port congestion, and limited carrier capacity as growing concerns, prompting contract manufacturing for clothing brands to adapt quickly.

For one global clothing company, these pressures raised a clear challenge. They needed to reassess their sourcing model and identify partners that could deliver consistent quality and speed across diverse apparel categories. The goal wasn’t just cost efficiency. It was long-term supply chain resilience. 

Seeing beyond the surface

The brand partnered with Netscribes to assess how competitors were approaching contract manufacturing. Our approach combined secondary research with in-depth interviews across the apparel ecosystem, including sourcing heads, supply chain executives, and vendor managers.

The study mapped the contract manufacturing for clothing brands market in India and Southeast Asia. It uncovered key shifts in how manufacturers were evolving and where new capabilities were emerging. Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Thailand stood out not just for scale, but for flexibility and turnaround strength.

Decisions backed by intelligence

With these insights, the brand gained a clearer view of contract manufacturing for clothing brands, allowing the client to adjust strategic focus. It could now compare partners based on more than price, factoring in capacity, transparency, and regional dynamics. This led to a significant improvement in sourcing confidence, operational alignment, and supply chain responsiveness across key categories.

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Netscribes: Enabling smarter sourcing

Netscribes equips fashion brands with the research and intelligence to make confident sourcing decisions. As illuminated by this case study, our growth consulting solutions enabled a comprehensive assessment of contract manufacturing for clothing brands.This in turn supported operational goals and long-term growth.

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