As they have for centuries, women are making things happen in the fashion, retail, apparel manufacturing and consumer goods industries—from the plant floor to the C-suite.

Technology has become crucial for success and longevity in the industry, so companies need to start making big investments if they haven’t already.

Even with AI and other automation, there is currently no magic vendor portal that can fully support the seismic shift to subscription- and consumption-centric technology buying.

In response to market concerns and consumer demands, the bold companies that bet big on supply chain technology investments will survive and thrive.