Episode 55
Fashion Moves Faster Than Textile Production
How Shrinking Lead Times and Price Competition are Reshaping Denim Manufacturing
About This Episode
Lead times in denim manufacturing have collapsed from months to just weeks — and mills are being forced to adapt.
In this episode, Saurav Jalan explains how fast fashion, price competition, and shifting fiber preferences are reshaping denim production. Saurav Jalan shares why service speed now matters more than product differentiation, and how manufacturers must innovate while dealing with global demand slowdowns.
Featured Guest
Saurav Jalan
Director · Shri Shyam
Recorded Dec 11 2024
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