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Pre-Loved Fashion: Is it Taking Off? As a part of growing up, many of us have the experience of inheriting or taking over the clothes of our siblings or sometimes even our parents or other close family members or friends. There must be so many reasons for invading the closet of a close family member or friend. Sometimes we just loved the fitting. Sometimes it is the quality. Sometimes it turned out to look good on us. Sometimes it might also have been a necessity. Sometimes there are emotional strings attached. It is all hunky-dory as long as closet invasions are within family or very close friends. Things can get a little wishy-washy when it comes to owning a dress or a pair of shoes that belong to a stranger. It might not sound comforting to many people until the sides flipped and they become that ‘stranger’. Suddenly, the game is even-handed as most people frequently experience the need to get rid of their excess or unwanted clothes or footwear or any other fashion merchandise. In a...

Creating the Ultimate Standard Operating Procedures Manual In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the need for precision, consistency, and efficiency in operations has never been more critical. At the heart of this pursuit lies the  Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual  – a comprehensive guide that serves as the cornerstone of organizational excellence. From empowering employees with clear directives to ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the SOP manual plays a pivotal role in shaping the success and resilience of an organization. SOP Manual creation is a meticulous process that requires careful planning and execution to ensure the effectiveness and usability of the final document. Step 1: Identify Processes and Tasks Before you begin documenting procedures, it’s crucial to identify all the processes and tasks within your organization. This includes both routine and critical operations that contribute to the overall fun...

The Essential Guide to Process Diagrams in Business Management Welcome to the definitive blog on process diagrams, an indispensable asset in the arsenal of modern business management. Within the intricate tapestry of organizational operations, process diagrams serve as the guiding thread, weaving clarity, efficiency, and collaboration into the fabric of success. In this comprehensive exploration, we embark on a journey through the realm of process diagrams, unraveling their significance, nuances, and transformative potential in visualizing and optimizing business processes. From the timeless elegance of flowcharts to the intricate precision of BPMN, each type of process diagram holds the promise of illuminating the pathways to operational excellence. Process visualization offers a universal language that fosters collaboration and alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders. Through visual representations, ideas are communicated with clarity and precision, enabling teams to work coh...

  5 Emerging Trends in the F&B Industry in 2024 The Food and Beverage sector includes almost everything from production to consumption. This would include food companies, suppliers, sorting, packaging, distribution channels, lodging institutions, bars, and many other businesses.  Various lifestyle choices, technological advancements, changes in the global economic system, sustainable development, carbon footprint, and other variables influencing food trends affect consumers’ tastes. Sustainability has recently taken centre stage in most businesses, and the food and beverage sectors are no different. The whole supply chain is becoming more aware and conscious of its surroundings.  Delivery services from restaurants increased during the Covid pandemic, providing consumers with choice and convenience with environmentally friendly packaging. Healthier menu items are added to casual dining outlets. Brand endorsements that highlight fresh food and recommend healthier or bet...

Concerns with Athleisure Fashion The fashion industry never fails to stay away from the limelight for all reasons and seasons. Athleisure fashion has now spent enough time in countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya to name a few. However, athleisure fashion is still subject to many concerns and criticisms like in the rest of the world. Stakeholders in this space of fashion must know them to avoid them. The objective of this blog is to help athleisure fashion brands, manufacturers, and retailers stay aware of the concerns and criticisms surrounding athleisure fashion so that they can address these in their  business models ,  business plans , quality control, and design and manufacturing. Impact on Environment The  fashion industry  adversely impacts the environment in several ways. The requirements of resources like land and water in the early stages of a fashion value chain tend to remain high. For example, enormous volumes of land and water are required for...

How IKEA Manages to Keep Its Prices Low? Have you ever wondered how IKEA has lowered the costs of its products? The brand has made a niche in selling high-end beds, sofas, dining sets, and wardrobes at half the price of its competitors, but how does it do so? IKEA uses several methods to keep its prices low while maintaining quality. Let’s discuss 05 Methods of How IKEA Keeps its Costs LOW? #5: A Reverse Design Process The price range of a particular product is the first thing IKEA decides before it is designed. On the other hand, most competitor brands follow the conventional process of selecting a design theme, creating a storyboard, procuring the materials, assembling the design, and then pricing it according to its cost, whereas IKEA does the complete opposite. #4: IKEA’s Flat Packaging Innovation IKEA’s founder, Ingvar Kamprad, introduced an innovative selling system in 1956, called ‘flat-packaging’. This flat-packing selling technique has now become lKEA’s identity. So, what exac...