Sourcing Value-for-Money

This presentation discusses how to practically seek value-for-money when sourcing apparel, accessories, textiles, footwear and leather; irrespective of country of origin. It will provide practical strategies that every designer and company – large or small – can put to use immediately.

Using fashion apparel examples and the key points discussed are:

• What’s so special about apparel, accessories and textiles?
• Global supply chains – how they make it more compelling to seek VFM
• Getting requirements right for everyone – consumer, your customer, you the customer, your supplier, legal, environmental
• Getting verification right through production trials, testing and inspection, consumer trials
• How products can be safeguarded against erosion of value
• Putting it all together into an action plan

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.