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THE SOURCING CONNECTION PREMIÈRE VISION : THE NEW, SELECTIVE GLOBAL SOURCING PLATFORM SERVING FASHION BRANDS
The first edition of The Sourcing Connection Première Vision will be held from 4 - 6 September 2015 in Hall 6 of the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles, Paris. This is a new concept that completes the Manufacturing offer from Première Vision, which includes two other shows: Première Vision Manufacturing, dedicated to specialised fashion manufacturers from the EuroMed Zone and the Indian Ocean, and Made In France, exclusively showcasing French manufacturing expertise. For its first edition, The Soucing Connection will gather around sixty international manufacturers and their local representatives from 10 countries in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe (China, Hong Kong, Cambodia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Peru, France, Belgium, Italy). Fashion label production directors and sourcing professionals will find a complete and selective offer of manufacturers, garment makers and subcontractors to produce their womenswear, menswear, childrenswear and accessories collections.
As with all the shows organised by Première Vision, and in keeping with its underlying values of quality, creativity and innovation, exhibitors at The Sourcing Connection Première Vision are chosen by a special Selection Committee for the fashion manufacturing sector. All manufacturers, subcontractors and garment makers, whether developing private label collections or pre-established finished products are subject to this pre-show audit organised by Première Vision. All fashion sectors will be represented including citywear, casualwear, streetwear, jeanswear, loungewear, homewear, sportswear and outerwear... The show will be structured into 5 districts organised by activity and product destination and positioned around a central area. This will make it easier to read and ensure an efficient visit. A selection of representative outfits will be displayed in each district to illustrate the products and expertise of the exhibitors found there.
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The Sourcing Connection Première Vision : an offer organised by lifestyle and product category.
District 1 : Urbs & Suburbs The casual district: leisure, relax items, streetwear, chinos, free style products…
District 2 : Office Hours The most formal district, with a city wear spirit: knitwear, blouses, dresses, suits, shirts…
District 3 : Fit frame in fashion The district combining sports and fashion, taking inspiration from loungewear, homewear, yoga...
District 4 : All but blue The denim district: new washes, new techniques and technologies, jeanswear products…
District 5 : Dress for the elements The outerwear district: jackets and coats, leather jackets, outdoor shells, trekking, sailing...
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The Sourcing Connection Première Vision: a venue to exchange information and ideas Like all the events organised by Première Vision, The Sourcing Connection Première Vision aims to provide a genuine contact point for fashion industry professionals to meet and exchange ideas. To initiate discussion and contacts between visitors and exhibitors, and stimulate thinking on fashion manufacturing issues, the show will be sponsoring two seminars on the new challenges in international sourcing.
© Nicolas Rodet
#1
SOURCING CONFERENCE THE TWO MEASURABLE
BUSINESS EFFECTS
AUDITING OR DIY ? DO IT YOURSELF Do we team up in trust so our suppliers audit themselves?
CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR BREAKFAST
When trust rises speed goes up and costs go down
THE OF
Can we work on trust? What are the effects of trust on your supply chain and partners?
SPEED
TRUST Peter Rinnebach
SPEED TO THE MARKET AND JIT DELIVERIES
KURT SALMON
Mrs. Dhyana van der Pols
How to manage bestsellers in the season; re-order; maximize margin and sales; stock fabrics and find reliable partners?
NASH INTERNATIONAL
Mr. Mostafiz Uddin
OPEN ACCOUNTING OR LC AT SIGHT Letter of Credit an outdated instrument? How can we modernize liquidity by working together?
DENIM EXPERT
Mr Avedis Seferian WRAP SELF ASSESSMENT
Mr Matthijs Crietee
SECRETARY GENERAL IAF
The Speed of Trust - A sourcing seminar focusing on the effects of trust on the supply chain and partners. DISCUSSION FOCUS: • Culture eats strategy for breakfast: Can we work on trust? • The two measurable business effects: when trust rises speed goes up and costs go down. • Just in Time Deliveries around the world: How to manage bestsellers in the season? Can we re-order them and maximize margin and sales? Can we stock fabrics nearby and find reliable partners? • Open accounting or LC at sight: Letter of Credit an outdated instrument? How can we modernize liquidity by working together?
PORTE DE VERSAILLES - HALL 6 - PARIS - 11.00-13.00 HOURS
4TH SEPTEMBER 2015
#2 FUTURE OF SOURCING CONFERENCE THE STORY OF
INNOVATORS
AND DOWN-TOEARTH PEOPLE
THE
The interaction of production staff and creative people in collection development.
SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
How to match the buying cycle and product design cycle with increasing environmental requirements.
SELLING SPEAKERS
Mr. Jan Hilger COO AHLERS
Mr. Peter Werminghaus BTI CONSULTANCY
Mr. Massimo Falciglia ENVIRONMENTAL LEVI STRAUSS
3D SAMPLING AND VIRTUAL SHOWROOMS
We only need one proto sample. Can we visualize products in all its variety so no need to sample or make SMS? The first visual showroom for wholesale without physical samples have opened.
Mr. Martin Schaefer
Friday 4th Sept. 11 am - 1 pm – Conference District
The Future of selling - 3D Sampling and Virtual Showrooms Can we visualize products in all their variety eliminating the need to sample or make SMS? The first visual showroom for wholesalers without physical samples has opened. DISCUSSION FOCUS: • The story of innovators and down-to-earth people: the interaction of production staff and creative people in collection development. • Sustainable design: How to match the buying cycle and product design cycle given the increasing environmental requirements?
MANAGER DENIM AT TAKKO
PORTE DE VERSAILLES - HALL 6 - PARIS - 11.00-13.00 HOURS
5TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Saturday 5th Sept. 11 am - 1 pm – Conference District
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Première Vision covers the major zones in supply chains for textiles and clothing, with a selection of the best qualified manufacturers in the sector through a series of two other events specifically for this market : PREMIERE VISION MANUFACTURING As part of the Première Vision Paris ensemble, the show dedicated to fashion manufacturing specialists presents techniques from specialised fashion manufacturers (ready to wear, accessories, leathers...) from the Euro-Med Zone and the Indian Ocean, two regions rich in fashion traditions, techniques and expertise. Next edition 15-17 September 2015, Paris Nord Villepinte, Hall 5 MADE IN FRANCE PREMIERE VISION A show presenting the cartography of the French fashion industry to high-end and luxury fashion and accessory brands and designers: specific know-hows, French expertise, proximity sourcing solutions - materials, manufacturing and fabrication techniques, production services. Next edition 6 & 7 avril 2016, Carreau du Temple, Paris
Join us: 4, 5 & 6 September 2015 9 am to 6 pm Parc des Expositions de Paris Porte de Versailles - Hall 6 www.thesourcingconnection.com
Press contact Première Vision Juliette Sebille @ : j.sebille@premierevision.com T. +33(0)1 70 38 70 33 www.thesourcingconnection.com