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Supply Chain & Sustainability Strategy Consulting

We Help Your Fashion & Lifestyle Brand to Grow.

Fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brands face numerous challenges when scaling their business beyond eight figures in revenue. No matter where your company stands on the supply chain maturity curve, reinventing your supply chain strategy can ensure sustainable growth and give your business a competitive edge.

We help you to optimize operations and scale efficiently by reducing costs, improving margins, increasing supply chain agility, mitigating risks, ensuring quality, accelerating digitalization and developing a sustainability and ESG strategy that meets the requirements of all stakeholders.

We achieve these objectives through strategic planning, supply chain management consulting, procurement advisory and by providing access to our extensive global network of suppliers, agencies, partners, supply chain professionals and creative specialists.

Our Core Capabilities.

Strategic Planning

We craft a strategic roadmap aligning procurement, production, logistics and distribution with your core business goals. This involves sourcing suppliers, identifying strategic partners and optimizing processes for a seamless flow of goods.

Sustainability Strategy

Crafting a sustainability strategy is crucial for fashion brands in today's market. With European laws, increasing investor pressure and the need for comprehensive reporting and certifications, we help businesses navigate these complexities.

Outsourcing

Elevate your business operations and discover flexibility through our global partner network. Access top-notch product development services including tech pack creation, quality control expertise and a diverse pool of supply chain professionals.

Solutions that Work.

Strategic Sourcing

Diversify Your Supply Chain

Strategic sourcing enables companies to create a more resilient and cost-effective supply chain. It involves strategic planning, supplier development, contract negotiation, supply chain infrastructure and outsourcing models. By strategically selecting suppliers based on factors such as quality, reliability, sustainability and innovation, companies can reduce costs in the long run. Additionally, strategic sourcing helps mitigate risks by diversifying the supply chain and establishing strong strategic partnerships with suppliers.

We Develop and Execute Sustainability Strategies

Majority of investors say they will increase their investments in companies that prioritise sustainability over the next five years. (McKinsey)

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Sustainability Strategy

There Is Not Only Black and White

In the fashion industry, it's crucial to develop a sustainability and ESG strategy that satisfies all stakeholders. European laws, along with increasing demands from customers, employees and investors, emphasize the need for socially aware and sustainable practices. Embracing sustainability isn't just necessary—it's a strategic and profitable move. This requires collaboration with trusted partners to avoid greenwashing and ensure relevant certifications are obtained. We assist organizations in planning, implementing, and assessing their social impact initiatives, reducing CO2 emissions and sourcing sustainable materials to meet the diverse requirements of stakeholders.

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With years of dedicated experience in the fashion industry, Sebastian brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Sebastian has honed his skills at the procurement and sourcing departments of two renowned German fashion enterprises, each boasting revenues exceeding the equivalent of one billion dollars.

In between those roles, Sebastian co-founded a fashion startup, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset. His global outlook and extensive network have positioned him as a key player, particularly in Asia. His presence at suppliers' facilities and industry expos in Asia underscores his commitment to delivering impactful solutions.

Sebastians hands-on approach ensures that he's not just a consultant; he's a partner, deeply invested in the success of your brand.

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