Three Strikes for the New Baseball Uniform

Art of Supply

In early February, news hit that there was a problem with the new Major League Baseball uniforms. Redesigned by Nike and made by Fanatics, the new uniforms were unveiled with tremendous fanfare. They were designed to be more comfortable, cooler, and better at moisture wicking.

Unfortunately, one man’s breathable is another man’s translucent.

Pictures started to appear on social media that revealed far more than anyone would want. The LEAST of the players’ concerns was that tucked in jerseys were visible through the pants.

In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner covers the supply chain relationships and issues at play in this year’s MLB uniform debacle:

• Three problems with the uniforms: fabric, fit, and design
• The string of business relationships required produce the uniforms and put them into play
• Potential ulterior motives for the players’ negative reactions
• The lessons everyone can learn from this embarrassing situation

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