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organisation does around the world to drive improvement in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains. He said: “An ethical supply chain is continuous. Embed it down with your staff, make sure they know it is their responsibility too.” He added that becoming an ethical supplier can bring a strong, competitive advantage. “Add that extra dimension to your business,” he concluded.
Last up on stage was Leanne Howard, sales executive for Gerber Technology, giving an insight into how you can get the fit right for your customers first time, every time. She began her presentation by saying that ill-fitting garments cause discomfort in the workplace, as well as health and safety issues. She said that when it comes to sourcing a new uniform, companies in the UK spend on average £4-6 billion a year on samples, which Leanne said was wasted cash. She added that an average of 5.1 samples are needed to get a uniform right, which means a lot of wasted material, plus the cost of transporting these samples around the world.
Cyndi Rhoades, CEO of Worn Again Technologies, talked about a waste-free, circular resource world
To get around this, Leanne suggested the implementation of technology that shares with the factory real time image data, which will help to improve communication in the supply chain. She added that 3D virtual sample management is gaining traction in the apparel manufacturing world. This allows factories to get the fit right first time, or at least the second time, which brings huge cost savings and benefits, not just for businesses, but for the environment too.
Leanne Howard, sales executive for Gerber Technology, gave an insight into how you can get the fit right for your customers first time, every time
Of all the topics, sustainability, standards, EU legislation and Brexitʼs impact on workwear, seemed to provoke the most interest and led to some extended discussions between speakers and audience. It was great to see the enthusiasm and passion with which these subjects were both presented and received. Hereʼs to the next 12 months for the PCIAW and what it has planned for the worldwide professional clothing industry.
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