Friendshoring in Apparel: The New Strategy for Supply Chain Resilience

How much would you pay for peace of mind? That’s the question many apparel brands are asking internally as geopolitical tension, trade disputes, pandemics and regional conflicts continuously chip away at their supply chain’s foundation. More from Sourcing Journal Many are considering “friendshoring” as a solution. While nearshoring primarily focuses on geography—reducing transit times, lowering transportation complexity, and placing production closer to the end market—friendshoring is rooted in trust, a ...