Supply Chain & Sourcing

AAFA galvanizes the industry to build upon strong supply chain and sourcing commitments – including the highest ethical and responsible standards – so that members, consumers, workers, and the environment will thrive.

Tools & Resources

FEATURED

CSR Guidance: Global Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms

This glossary helps establish a common reference point for terminology used across the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry as supply chain transparency and traceability become increasingly important across stakeholders and regulators.

CSR Guidance: Global Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms

This glossary helps establish a common reference point for terminology used across the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry as supply chain transparency and traceability become increasingly important across stakeholders and regulators.

CSR Guidance: AAFA_WRAP Guidance on Responsible Sourcing in Conflict Zones

A joint publication of AAFA and WRAP, this open-industry tool offers guidance on the key factors buyers should consider when evaluating sourcing in conflict zones.

CSR Guidance: AAFA_WRAP Guidelines for Responsible Sourcing in Tariff-Impacted Supply Chains

A joint publication of AAFA and WRAP, this document offers guidance on the key factors buyers should evaluate when considering production shifts due to changing tariff levels.

Tariffs by State

These one pagers provide a quick analysis of tariffs paid on U.S. imports from across the globe, state by state, in 2024.

CSR Guidance: AAFA Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress

Recommendations to mitigate and prevent excessive heat days and to protect workers.

CSR Guidance: Commitment to Responsible Recruitment

Learn about (and take part in) this collaborative industry effort to address potential forced labor risks for migrant workers in the global supply chain.

Events

Traceability & Sustainability Conference. July 8-9, Denver, CO.
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June 4, 2026 12:00 PM

Social Responsibility Committee Bi-Weekly Call

Bi-Weekly AAFA Social Responsibility Committee call to discuss the latest CSR issues facing the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/4/2026 12:00:00 PM

June 9, 2026 11:00 AM

Brand Protection Council Monthly Call

Join us for monthly Brand Protection Council calls to discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/9/2026 11:00:00 AM

June 9, 2026 03:00 PM

Trade and Customs Committee Monthly Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/9/2026 3:00:00 PM

June 10, 2026 02:00 PM

Product Safety Council Monthly Call

Please join the monthly AAFA Product Safety Council calls to discuss the latest product safety and chemical management issues facing the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/10/2026 2:00:00 PM

June 17, 2026 12:00 PM

AAFA Monthly Member-Only Shipping Roundtable

Learn and discuss the latest transportation and logistics issues affecting the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

6/17/2026 12:00:00 PM

June 17, 2026 02:00 PM

Environmental Committee Monthly Call

Please join us for monthly AAFA Environmental Committee calls to discuss the latest environmental sustainability issues facing the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/17/2026 2:00:00 PM

CSR Partnership with WRAP

Meet AAFA’s official Corporate Social Responsibility Partner, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)! Here you’ll access the tools and research reports we’ve developed in partnership to provide AAFA members with actionable guidance to move beyond compliance in their global supply chains.

News

FEATURED

Jun. 03, 2026

AAFA Publishes Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms

The Global Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms is to establish a common reference point for terminology used across the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry.

Jun. 03, 2026

AAFA Publishes Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms

The Global Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms is to establish a common reference point for terminology used across the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry.

May. 15, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments to USTR on AGOA Modernization

AAFA submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative on AGOA modernization.

May. 05, 2026

AAFA/FLA Urge Pakistan to Support ILO Better Work

AAFA and FLA urge Pakistan government to continue support for ILO Better Work Pakistan.

Webinars

H T M Lgrid Tiles

June 8, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Stop Letting Unsold Inventory Destroy Your Margins

Learn how to make smarter returns/disposition to recover value, boost margins, and meet sustainability goals.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

6/8/2026 2:00:00 PM

June 10, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Inside the 2026 Oritain Supply Chain Intelligence Report

Learn what Oritain’s supply chain intelligence report reveals about regulatory pressure, consumer trust, and the verification gap in global supply cha

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

6/10/2026 2:00:00 PM

June 15, 2026 02:00 PM

Virtual Training: Sourcing Destinations Beyond the Top 5

An overview of social compliance in Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Thailand, and Jordan.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

6/15/2026 2:00:00 PM

June 17, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: How Reliable Risk Intelligence Drives Forced Labor Detection

Learn how open-source intelligence can be turned into actionable forced labor risk insights that integrate seamlessly into your current workflows.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

6/17/2026 2:00:00 PM

Learning Center

AAFA offers its recorded events, webinars, and lunch and learn programs on-demand for your convenience. Covering a range of innovative concepts and successful business practices, these recordings provide intelligence and action items to help your business succeed.

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