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Coronavirus Is Disrupting Fashion’s Global Supply Chain. Here’s What Brands Can Do.

The deadly outbreak is taking a toll on China’s economy, which produces one-third of the world’s apparel. Brands need to prepare for shipping and manufacturing delays.
Inside a factory in Wuxi on February 8 | Source: Getty

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