Lessons from the Frontline
How Apparel Leaders are Tackling
Tariffs in Real Time
May 20, 2025 | Tuesday | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM EST
Webinar Abstract
The apparel and footwear sector is under siege from multiple fronts: ongoing tariff wars driving raw material costs higher, volatile market conditions that inflate logistics expenses, and mounting pressure to maintain competitive price points. On top of that, brands must still navigate sudden shifts in consumer demand—all while making critical open-to-buy and pricing promotion decisions in real time.
In this webinar series, discover how OpsVeda’s real-time Operations Command Center equips apparel and footwear companies to see and respond to supply chain upheavals the moment they occur.Get an inside look at how live visibility into cost, inventory, and production timelines translates into informed decisions around pricing, inventory commitments, and promotions—ensuring your business can pivot swiftly, protect margins, and keep pace with consumer expectations in today’s hyper-competitive market.
What You'll Learn
Immediate Impact of Tariffs
Tariff changes can raise landed costs overnight, making swift recalculation and supply chain adjustments non-negotiable.
Fierce Competition
In a market where consumers are hyper-sensitive to price fluctuations, being a step slower than rivals could lead to irrecoverable lossess.
Margin Protection & Inventory Efficiency
Apparel and footwear timelines are notoriously tight; failure to match open-to-buy decisions with actual demand quickly leads to unwanted markdowns—or worse, empty shelves.