Attention to the environment has never been higher and the fashion sector has taken note. At Aptos, we are committed to developing technology that helps our clients act as stewards of the environment throughout the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to shelf.

Our industry expert looks at 3 practices that retail brands should examine to make their businesses more sustainable. We also examine how these programmes can positively affect both customer satisfaction and the bottom line:

• Virtual prototyping and sampling to slash time to market and minimise the commitment of fabrics and manufacturing resources in pre-production phases

• Well-executed CSR plans help suppliers to respect your codes of conduct for eco-friendly, quality products that appeal to conscious consumers

• Ensuring the right assortments arrive at the right time reduces overstock, markdowns and waste across the chain while boosting customer satisfaction