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Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform-

Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform- The importance of strategic partners for the future of the industry Presented by Frances Harder Founder Fashion Business Inc., Author: Fashion For Profit. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform.

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Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform-

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  1. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform- The importance of strategic partners for the future of the industry Presented by Frances Harder Founder Fashion Business Inc., Author: Fashion For Profit By Frances Harder

  2. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform California is THE largest creative apparel center in the World………. By Frances Harder

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  23. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform The Gap Inc., Corporate Headquarters, San Francisco, California By Frances Harder

  24. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform USA is the largest importer of garments with imports of over US $82 billion. 2009 Import Statistics from India and the LA Customs District -  • Women’s & girls’ – woven       $   85,503,333 • Men or boys’ – woven                  $   62,359,068 • Sweaters, pullovers - knit     $   59,122,796 • Men’s & boys’ shirts - woven      $   52,509,892 • Women’s & girls’ tops - woven $   45,093,388 (Ref LA Port Authorities) By Frances Harder

  25. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform Same year - (2009) US exported cotton from the LA Customs District to India with the value of $ 57,781,708 By Frances Harder

  26. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform • India is the world’s second largest producer of textile and garments, Exports totaled US$ 10.17 billion during the year 2008-09The industry supports 7 million people as part of its workforce, • Even today it is the second largest provider of employment in the country. By Frances Harder

  27. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform A new economy demands a changing manufacturing habit - • Speed to Market - new buying habits of retailers • Smaller orders but more often - How does this affect manufacturing apparel? • Can India adjust to these new demands? • Domestic Versus Off shore By Frances Harder

  28. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform Contracting Out Work - Domestic Production • Speed to Market • Quality control • Smaller units produced • Off Shore Sourcing – Price = Quantities • Quality & Payment issues Important to build relationships By Frances Harder

  29. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform You don't need to be "in love" with your working partners but it is important to- • Understand their culture • Trust their work • Respect their lifestyle • Get to know them - visit their factories and spend time to know who you are partnered with! By Frances Harder

  30. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform Advantages to have India as a strategic partner & to building lasting business relationships • Speak the same language • History of long working relationship with western world • Good detailed work • Technical skills • Good education system By Frances Harder

  31. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform Questions US manufacturers must know and ask any domestic or international partner By Frances Harder

  32. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform • Factory location – Distance to ports & infrastructure? • Customer base and how long doing business? • Turn time, minimums and production capacity? • Pricing structure? • Equipment inventory? • Staffing structure? • Technical abilities, testing and quality standards? • Procedures and process control? • Communication – How many questions and redo's?

  33. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform Social & Labor ComplianceDoes the factory have its own officer responsible for compliance? • Are they compliance with local & International laws? Child labor issues! • Does factory contract third party auditors, or has customers conduct their own? • Copy of past audit report?

  34. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform All these points must be addressed before the relationship can grow into a profitablePARTNERSHIP! By Frances Harder

  35. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform • About the FBI- • Fashion Business Inc. (501c3) provides the fashion industry with the resources and training, to support its growth and profitability. The FBI offers targeted business education, sourcing, networking opportunities, marketing and consulting services through its resource center and business partnerships. The FBI exists to ensure the on going vibrancy of the American fashion industry. By Frances Harder

  36. Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform Frances Harder Fashion Business Incorporated 213.892.1669 www.Fashionbizinc.org Frances@fashionbizinc.org By Frances Harder

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