Companies with apparel programs need to be mindful of all areas of fashion production to ensure every process is working effectively. When one component is not functioning properly, it affects the entire apparel program and ultimately profitability. To fix a problem, you first have to identify it, which can sometimes be difficult and may require a different perspective. 

In this episode, Stars Design Group CEO, Bret Schnitker, and Chief Strategy Officer Emily Lane, discuss the value of bringing in outside expertise to identify planning and production missteps in apparel programs. 

Audio highlights 
02:41 Business plans
04:48 Assortment planning strategies
08:53 Design consulting
14:31 Tech pack development
16:22 Manufacturing challenges
24:06 Logistics of international shipping

Additional resources: 
S1 Ep 3  Vetting Factory Partners
S2 Ep 15  Streamline the Clothing Manufacturing Process