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Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform-
The importance of strategic partners for the future of the
industry
Presented Presented
byby
Frances HarderFrances HarderFounder Fashion Business Inc.,
Author: Fashion For Profit
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
California is THE largest creative apparel center
in the World……….
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
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Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
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By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
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Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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Apparel Manufacturing on a Global Platform
By Frances Harder
Questions US manufacturers must know and ask any domestic or international
partner
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• 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?
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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?
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All these points must be addressed before the relationship can grow
into a profitable PARTNERSHIP!
By Frances Harder
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
By Frances Harder
Frances Harder
Fashion Business Incorporated
213.892.1669www.Fashionbizinc.or
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