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Innovation and adaptation in the shadow of COVID-19
During the last several weeks, I have enjoyed talking to several important figures for various episodes of WRAP’s podcast, the WRAPCast. I had excellent discussions with thought leaders such as Godecke Wessel from Foursource, Daniel Sepulveda from the Mexican Footwear Chamber, and Dr. Rubana Huq…
There and Back Again: Industry Leaders Reflect on 2020 and Look Towards the Future.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the American Apparel and Footwear Association’s (AAFA) Executive Think Tank. This event, which gathers executives and other thought leaders from across the apparel space, is traditionally held in Hong Kong. However, with COVID-19 making…
Introducing: The new WRAP website
On Thursday, September 24th, WRAP will be launching a new version of its website, wrapcompliance.org. This is the result of a year and a half of visualization, design, and implementation. The WRAP website is meant to be the virtual nexus of all of our activities,…
Facemasks: a new frontier for compliance
Since the early part of this year, the facemask has become a necessity in line with your keys or purse. With local authorities slowly rolling back restrictions, it is unlikely that we will be discarding these new essentials any time soon. Let’s take it back…
In Memoriam: Clay E. Hickson
On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, the social compliance world lost a good man. Our little family at WRAP was heartbroken by the passing of our friend and colleague, Clay Hickson. Those of us who have had the pleasure of working with Clay know what a…
The tangible impact of COVID-19
Every level of the apparel supply chain has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail outlets are slowly reopening after months of closure. Production facilities around the world are weathering the storm after brands and retailers canceled orders during the pandemic. Even the buying…
Updates on Chinese Factory Operations After COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 has become the “lifeline for mankind” as it poses a challenge to people, communities, and the economy. We all need to work together during these turbulent times. The lockdown of China led to several facilities expanding their shutdowns for the Lunar New Year. This…
The Big Game and Supply Chains
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Ronan O’Kelly for the Sourcing Journal on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 and is republished on the WRAP blog with the author’s permission. Emerging Asian markets have seen a surge in demand for compliance certification, according to the world’s…
The New Facilities’ Handbook: Everything You Need to Know
The Facilities’ Handbook is an important tool for all facilities (new, renew, lapsed) who have questions about the WRAP program. It serves as a set of guidelines to help facilities understand the program and complete a successful audit process. As the Handbook is not up…
An Overview of a Case Study on Health and Safety and Working Hours at the AAFA CSR Workshop
2012 has been a busy year for trade policy in the Obama administration. President Obama and his economic team made numerous changes to the United States’ trade policy—including the merging of trade offices, the creation of trade enforcement units and more—as well as had multiple…
