With little leverage, manufacturers and workers in supply chains are still struggling as large fashion brands push for ultra-favorable terms, according to a new paper.
An executive with the confectionery and snacking giant said “not having any of our own popcorn manufacturing was an opportunity we wanted to address quickly.”
Insolvencies, COVID-19 disruption and ties to forced labor raise the possibility for delays and reputational harm, according to analytics firm Everstream’s annual risk report.
Kontoor’s new design standards include tools to select materials with lower climate impacts and assess the water and chemical use of manufacturing processes.