What a wonderful Easter holiday after Prime Source Forum (PSF) was held on 29-30 March 2007 in Hong Kong with more than 300 delegates from 23 countries and regions. The two-day event had an unique opportunity to share experiences and network with 37 industry leaders and specialists from the major markets of North America, Europe and Asia.. For the list of participants, please click here.
Very much a networking event PSF also addressed, head-on, topical issues, relevant to all attendees. These included mounting concerns over threatened protectionist measures, and environmental and social responsibility issues, all within the context of a rapidly evolving retail landscape. The forum underlined the difficulties ahead, even while technical developments and educational initiatives offer potential stability and solutions within the industry. For the final programme, please click here.
The Forum has successfully earned the reputation of a 'must attend' event for senior apparel industry supply chain executives even after just two years.
Positive comments from speakers and delegates of Prime Source Forum 2007 abounded. Typical were:
Ashok G Rajani, Chairman, Export Promotion Committee, Apparel Export Promotion Council, India
"I am profoundly grateful to you for the very warm hospitality extended to me in Hong Kong. Prime Source Forum was an excellent event which was choreographed to clock work precision. I would like to add here, that all the Panelists, Commentators and Moderators were of a very high calibre, making this two day seminar a very useful and exhilarating experience"
Nate Herman, Director of International Trade, American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
"Congratulations and thanks again for the great event .. and I look forward to working with the Organisers on next year's Prime Source Forum even better."
Evelthon Vassiliou, CFO, Alison Hayes, UK
"Thank you for a very well organised conference. I really enjoyed my two days there."
Mark Evans, Business Development Manager, Omega Compliance Ltd, Hong Kong
"Good job on the Prime Source Forum. Very well organised."
David Housley, GM, VP, Kee Zippers, Hong Kong
"I'll definitely attend next year."
Flora Chan, Marketing Communications Officer, Kerry Logistics, Hong Kong
"Congratulations to the success (of Prime source Forum) and thank you for your coordination and assistance offered to Kerry Logistics to exhibit and promote in the event."
The next Prime Source Forum is scheduled for 1-2 April 2008, in Hong Kong.
Click here for an interesting summary of the 2007 Forum by Just-Style. Talk to you in two weeks time!
Warmest regards
Josephine Ching
Manager, Prime Source Forum
T: +852 2516 2195
E: josephineching@cmpasia.com
Date Headline 13 April, 2007 China aims high in fashion world 13 April, 2007 European Parliament backs Svensson's ban on cat and dog fur 13 April, 2007 France-Germany: Despite shareholder unhappiness, PPR has no plan to raise Puma offer 13 April, 2007 USA: Challenging China 13 April, 2007 USA: Quick success can cripple a startup 13 April, 2007 Vietnam: Over 1,000 protest pay 12 April, 2007 Cambodia: Development expert cautions against relying too much on future oil revenues 12 April, 2007 China: Growth rate of textile exports remains normal 12 April, 2007 Chinese official says U.S. complaint to WTO will damage trade relations 12 April, 2007 India: Textile exports to US dip after long time 12 April, 2007 UK retail sales show strongest growth in year 12 April, 2007 USA: Some models take the pressure to be skinny to dangerous extremes 11 April, 2007 France-Germany: Gucci pounces on Puma in high street takeover 11 April, 2007 Pakistan: APTMA asks members to stop manufacturing 11 April, 2007 UK: End of the line for Britain's Chanel 11 April, 2007 UK: Obesity epidemic feeds demand for 52-inch school uniform 11 April, 2007 USA: Boomer threads no sure bet for stores 11 April, 2007 USA: Levi Strauss 1Q profit climbs 61 percent 10 April, 2007 China: H&M hits Shanghai 10 April, 2007 China's trade surplus likely to drop in March 10 April, 2007 Industry: Organic apparel becomes fashionable 10 April, 2007 Italy adopts new rules on ultra-thin models 10 April, 2007 Romania's economy threatened by worker shortage 10 April, 2007 U.S. gets a lot tougher on trade with China 10 April, 2007 USTR identifies trade barriers in Indian market 9 April, 2007 Australia: Gucci goo - meet the latest baby boomers 9 April, 2007 China: Senior official predicts 'notable change' in trade data 9 April, 2007 UK: On London's Kings Road, a French connection 9 April, 2007 USA: How do I find right fit when searching online for clothing? 8 April, 2007 Industry: Size Zero: The truth 8 April, 2007 Industry: Why the high street is being swamped by celebrity clothing ranges 8 April, 2007 Pakistan: Apparel manufacturers demand level playing field 8 April, 2007 Pakistan: Dr Shahzad, Yahya Polani to head FPCCI bodies 8 April, 2007 USA: Kaye Louise makes stylish return 6 April, 2007 Industry: Celebrity clothing or cloning? 6 April, 2007 Nepal: Garment export declines 55 pc 6 April, 2007 UK: Primark's £8 jeans and £2 bikinis cause stampede 6 April, 2007 UK: Shops 'exploit children' for profit 5 April, 2007 Canada: Clothing retailer pledges 1 per cent of revenue to planet 5 April, 2007 Eastern Europe: As wages rise, businesses look elsewhere 5 April, 2007 Industry: The fashion industry gets along well without protecting its designs 5 April, 2007 US tariffs `do not presage trade war' 5 April, 2007 USA: Adidas, Reebok to consolidate U.S. distribution centers 5 April, 2007 USA: Shopping centers trying to shoo mall rats 4 April, 2007 China's textile industry posts 38.7 pct rise in profit in firs t two months 4 April, 2007 Industry: Digital lederhosen for DIY yodellers 4 April, 2007 UK: Tesco clothing boss Green snubs M&S offer 4 April, 2007 USA: After immigration raid, military contracts key to factory's business 4 April, 2007 USA: Reebok sues Nike in patent dispute over collapsible shoes 4 April, 2007 USA: Will new tariffs hurt consumers? 3 April, 2007 China: Utilisation of Quotas Significantly Higher than Last Year 3 April, 2007 France urges care on skinny models but rejects ban 3 April, 2007 Poorer nations feel China's impact 3 April, 2007 UK: M&S has eyes on rival fashion share 3 April, 2007 US determined to act on China 2 April, 2007 Australia: Revamped Myer may be sold back in about 2 years 2 April, 2007 China: Biting into big apple 2 April, 2007 Growing in China 2 April, 2007 Industry: Strike when hot 2 April, 2007 Korea, US Struggle to Save Free Trade Deal 1 April, 2007 India: Exports of textiles set to reach $25b 1 April, 2007 Pakistan: FPCCI chief to discuss textile, sugar industry issues with PM
