OTB and its companies are committed to maintaining and supporting a solid supply chain with a high level of know-how

OTB cooperates with more than 1,150 first-tier suppliers* located in 36 countries, 72% of whom are based in Italy.
The OTB sourcing policy is designed to mitigate dependence on a limited number of suppliers in order to effectively address any risks associated with interruptions in the supply chain.

In 2024, 55% of purchase orders made by Group companies were placed in Italy and 25% in EMEA countries (excluding Italy). Most of our suppliers of raw materials are located close to our production hubs:

Raw materials suppliers by geographical area:

*Tier 1 suppliers are suppliers with direct collaboration ties with the production hubs.
They are directly responsible for the supply of materials, finished products and components (whether industrialised or commercialised).

At OTB, we believe that fashion relies on its synergies with the supply chain, and Italy represents an excellent example of success. For this reason, in 2013 we launched the C.A.S.H. project (Credito Agevolato – Suppliers’ Help). Our programme allows suppliers to collect their receivables from OTB in advance through a bank and offers them the opportunity to benefit from extremely favourable economic conditions, thanks to the high creditworthiness of the Group that acts as guarantor. C.A.S.H. now involves 54 active suppliers who have sold 95% of their receivables. Since its inception, the total volume of funding has grown to €700 million.