Sourcing the right manufacturer for your brand offshore can be a monumental task with language barriers and delays in emails, not to mention the expense of flying there for business meetings or telephone calls in between. It would be much easier if all the countries were in the same place under the one roof all at the same time.
Well, we heard your call. The Australian International Sourcing Fair is bringing the talents of the world direct to you with inspirational ideas, new designs and creative styles from Thailand to Bangladesh.
From textiles and sporting goods from Pakistan; clothing and textiles from China; footwear, fashion and accessories from Thailand; apparel from Fiji; sourcing textiles, apparel and handicrafts from India; or knitwear and leather from Bangladesh. It’s all there.
And to help you source the right product for your brand, label or fashion business, we have asked the industry greats to join us for a series of FREE seminars covering all the topics from `Strategies for successful sourcing’ to `Sourcing on-trend fashion’.
Below is the final confirmed list of industry leaders who will join the Australian International Sourcing Fair Seminar line-up from 22-24 November at the Sydney Exhibition Centre.
Spaces are filling up fast, so be sure to register your attendance HERE.
Tuesday 22 November 2011
11am: Indian textiles – Opening doors in innovation and opportunity
Be inspired by the latest innovations in Indian textiles that will provide new opportunities in the sourcing of fashion, apparel and home textiles. Learn about the Indian textile industry and the steps it is taking to comprehensively engage with international manufacturing and trading partners.
By Siddhartha Rajagopal, Executive Director, The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council
3pm: The benefits of ‘Making it in Fiji’
Develop a comprehensive understanding of Fiji’s manufacturing capabilities at the ‘Make it in Fiji’ presentation undertaken by the Textile Clothing and Footwear Council. Learn about the unique benefits that Fiji has to offer importers and their approach to manufacturing quality.
By Mark Halabe from Mark One
Wednesday 23 November 2011
11am Source on trend fashion from Thailand
See why Thailand is renowned for its fashion and footwear industry. Learn about the industry’s design and production capabilities and how to target the right product and partner for your business.
By Paul Maloney, Paul Maloney Fashion Agency
Thursday 24 November 2011
11am: How to source handcrafted products from India
Globally, India is a major exporter of handicrafts, both traditional and contemporary. Learn about the diverse options for sourcing handicrafts for fashion accessories or as decorative and functional homewares.
By Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director – EPCH
1pm: Strategies for Successful Sourcing
Hear inspiring examples of successful case studies and approaches to sourcing as an integral business strategy. Discover tips that will assist you with negotiation, contract and quality management, and logistics.
By Hiti Kakani