Apparel Sourcing Symposium-Asia
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
9:00 - 9:05 am
Welcome, Susan Black, Publisher, Apparel Magazine
9:05 - 9:45 am
Keynote Address: China in the Global Textile and Clothing Context
John Cheh, Vice Chairman, Esquel Group
As Vice Chairman of the Esquel Group, Dr. John Cheh has his finger on the pulse of the Asian apparel market. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Esquel Group is one of the world's leading cotton apparel manufacturers: a vertically-integrated player spanning cotton, spinning, weaving, knitting, garment and accessories manufacturing, with more than 47,000 employees in multiple locations in China, Asia and even Mauritius. In this Keynote Session, John will share his analysis of production trends and strategies in China, offer insight into the country's near- and long-term strengths and weaknesses, and discuss China's potential not just as a supplier, but also as a growing consumer of apparel. In addition to his experience in the apparel and textile industries, John has worked for more than 20 years in the diplomatic and commercial arenas. His extensive combination of experiences promises a targeted and highly relevant address of importance to anyone with apparel interests in China.
9:45 - 10:30 am
Strategic Asian Sourcing
Mike Mikkelborg, Co-Founder & General Manager, Asia, Source Global On Demand
In this highly relevant and targeted session, Mike Mikkelborg will draw on his in-depth sourcing experience throughout the Asian region to share how top brands, manufacturers and retailers are making strategic sourcing decisions in today s complex and ever-changing environment. Mike s sourcing practice serves multinational clients on both a managed production and factory-direct basis, utilizing production sources from China, Vietnam, India, Pakistan and more. He ll offer on-the-ground insights on how the Asian sourcing model is changing, and how sourcing executives can best respond.
10:30 - 10:45 am
Networking Break
10:45 - 11:30 am
KEY PRINCIPALS FOR BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE SOURCING STRATEGY
Phillis Lin & Atiff Gill, Kurt Salmon Associations
This information-rich session will focus on the three pillars necessary for effective sourcing: product, cost and speed. Learn how effective sourcing organizations operate and what they measure as success. Profiles of key brands will be used as examples and future trends in sourcing strategy also will be explored. Phillis Lin and Atiff Gill represent extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific region, having worked with major players in both the retail and apparel field on projects ranging from supply chain reengineering, brand strategy and sourcing to product development, merchandising and financial modeling
11:30 am - 12:15 noon
Sourcing Amidst Political Shakeups & Shakedowns
Thomas G. Travis, Managing Partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Of the myriad of factors influencing global sourcing decisions, the impact of politics on trade remains a constant and crucial one. Tom Travis, who is widely recognized as a leading authority in the complex and highly technical world of international trade, will discuss the key dynamics shaping sourcing decisions relative to Asia from global free trade agreements and trade preferences, to currency and security issues. Learn why politics matter, and how to engage your company appropriately.
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Symposium Networking Lunch
