Emma Bottomley's Linkedin Analytics

Sourcing artisan & ethical partners for your supply chain is complicated enough without the challenges of the design process, geography/distance, communication hurdles, transparency, MOQs, cultural nuances & sustainability. And then you must manage your critical path & ensure quality control. It’s easy to get overwhelmed & go astray. Mistakes are costly & a drain on time & energy. I’ve been there, I get it. Now that more consumers spend their money where their morals are, creating a business that is not only value driven but one that can take their consumers on this journey is vital. Here are my 3 tips to achieving an enlightening journey for the conscious consumer: ✅ Show transparency & traceability through respectful collaborations with artisans. Not only are you celebrating & honouring artisans, preserving traditional craft & skills & economically supporting livelihoods but you are making it easier to prove traceability & show the provenance & journey of the product. ✅ Support manufacturers who pay fair wages & create dignified & respectful working conditions. Manufacturing is not just big factories & big volumes, there are many small, quality, family run factories, social enterprises & NGO’s who support local communities & refugees through initiatives such as sewing centres. These producers are also committed to sustainable practices & will have smaller MOQs. ✅ Show your ethical & sustainable credentials through long term relationships, by building open & holistic partnerships based on mutual respect, dignity & trust. Your customers will get to know who created their garment & the steps needed for it to reach them. This level of transparency will attract more consumers, lead to increased sales & generate more profit. I help fashion, homeware & lifestyle brands create supply chains with meaningful impact with ethical & artisan partners. I help brands manage the vital yet arduous process involved in sourcing. I source everything from textiles to products to manufacturing partners. Add on services include design, development & production management. If you are ready to start or make improvements, let’s chat! Whether or not we decide to work together, I’m confident our call will be full of insights that will help you. Connect with me on LinkedIn or via email 📧 [email protected]