The Climate Crisis Threatens Supply Chains. Manufacturers Hope AI Can Help

Kattys Fashion’s adaptive production capabilities allow them to reconfigure their factories on short notice, ensuring garments meet designer specifications even amid disruptions like climate-related supply chain issues. As part of R3GROUP, the company is leveraging digital twins and data analytics to identify vulnerabilities in its global supply network, particularly highlighting risks posed by regions like Spain and Portugal due to expected environmental changes. This proactive approach aims to future-proof their operations against growing threats from climate shocks while addressing past challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic and tariffs with a more focused strategy on resilience now.