Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka TribuneSupply chain disruption has been the biggest challenge faced by businesses across the globeBangladeshi export oriented apparel and footwear manufacturers have seen a 77% decline in revenues due to the Covid-19 pandemic impact. Sedex, a London based leading ethical trade service provider is working to improve working conditions in the global supply chain scenario. Of the total surveyed suppliers, 469 suppliers from garment and footwear industries are from China, India, Bangladesh and Turkey. Only 10% of respondents have seen an increase in or steady revenue, it added. However, alongside the recommendations in the Sedex guidance there are three major changes required to help suppliers and their workers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 03, 2020 06:11 UTC