Threats and Opportunities for Zimmermann in Sustainability

MGT583 - Managing for Sustainability
Assessment 2
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Contents
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Week 1
Threats relating to sustainability for Zimmermann
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1. Limited Raw Materials
Few resources that fashion industry is dependent on manufacturing its end products are limited,
particularly— fresh water. By 2030 the needs of water consumption will transcend supply by
40%.
2. Labour Disruption
Many geographies Zimmermann depends on for cheap labour are at the verge of high of
environmental disruption risk. Extreme weather conditions will be affecting the earnings and
flexibility of employees further driving in supply chain inefficiency and decreased outcome
(Baumgartner, 2014).
3. Transport
Uncertain future also stands ahead of transportation industry, with raise in the prices of oil
leaving an insurmountable impact on Zimmermann.
4. Increased Regulation
Insufficiency of resources like oil and water will increase the role played by regulations in the
cultivation of raw materials like cotton, silk and wool.
5. Consumer Sentiment
With millennial, whose purchasing habits are influenced by sustainability, being biggest
demographic by 2020, their preferences will have to be catered instead of Generation X
(Baumgartner, 2014)
Opportunities relating to sustainability for Zimmermann are
1. Early warning and forecasting services
Invest into strong forecasting services for protecting the millions of people working in the
fashion industry from the negative impacts of extreme climate.
2. Investment in flexibility
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