Established in 2002 by Khondoker Mahibur Rahman , Stanley Fashion B . D . is 100 per cent export-oriented buying house catering to a host of clients worldwide in various product categories including names such as Carrefour ( Spain ), Stradivarius ( Spain ), CACHE CACHE ( France ), Ethel Austin ( UK ), Sahara Impost Ltd . ( UK ), Fortress Vision Polska Sp . z o . o ( Poland ), LPP SA . ( Poland ) and United Fashion ( Belgium ).
RULE OF THREE
Commitment , Quality and Price .
SYNC WITH CHANGING DYNAMICS
Yes , the industry here matches with the changing requirements of global apparel trade .
BIGGEST CHALLENGE !
According to me , the biggest challenges are Commitment and Quality .
THE FUTURE
The future of Bangladesh RMG export depends on EU and USA ’ s RMG policies such
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as GSP and GSP plus . Also Bangladesh needs to search for new markets keeping future in perspective .
ADVANTAGE BD
Skilled manpower from top to bottom and backward and forward linkage facilities
SUPPLIER POOL
Yes , I subscribe to the view that modern business shouldn ’ t restrict itself to only a limited number of suppliers .
BUSINESS POLICIES
We will continue with a vendor ( s ) even if its interests / policies are somewhat diverse from our core values because in business , quality , price and after-sales service are the key factors and all other policies are mere formalities .
MAINTAINING THE EDGE
To maintain the competitive edge , a supplier needs to have 100 per cent self-production capacity and all necessary facilities in-house .
Future of Bangladesh RMG export depends on EU and USA ’ s RMG policies such as GSP and GSP plus ...
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Specialized in sourcing knitwear and denims for some of the big names globally , A & M Sourcing Ltd ., is a much sought-after buying entity headed by Managing Director Obidur Rahaman Aurpon , who is now planning to set-up his own production unit in Tongi . The company is a leading supplier of T-shirts for names like C & A , BHS , Lee Cooper ( the sole supplier of T-shirts for Lee Cooper France ) and Stanley , and denims for Alcott Italy and Celine Italy .
RULE OF THREE
The most important aspect is Commitment but if you ask me to cite three qualities which need to be there in a preferred vendor , those would be the Working Environment , On-Time Delivery and Quality with a competitive price .
SYNC WITH CHANGING DYNAMICS
Over the past decade , the global apparel manufacturing industry has benefited from an increasing number of consumers opting to buy more garments at lower prices . Revenue for this industry is expected to rise over the next five years . Rising disposable incomes across both developed and emerging economies are expected to be the main driving force behind the industry ’ s renewed growth . Continually improving global economic conditions are anticipated to be fruitful for the industry . Rising per capita disposable income coupled with a steady upward trend in the global population will give way to rising demand for apparels .
BIGGEST CHALLENGE !
The biggest challenge working with suppliers in my product category is introducing them to the new fashion trends and latest fashion developments that are coming to
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the market ! Our supplier is more interested in quantity , but I believe creativity is more important than quantity .
THE FUTURE
Leading international retailers , especially from the value sector , have started to source from Bangladesh from the 1980s . Over a period of time , buyers have strengthened their sourcing base by shifting towards direct sourcing and opening their own local offices in Dhaka and Chittagong . Now , almost 72 per cent of those with activities in Bangladesh , source directly . The high share is confirmed by the suppliers – 69 per cent of the surveyed suppliers focus on working directly with the international buyers .
In the last 15 years , Bangladesh ’ s share of apparel imports to Europe and the US has more than doubled , securing Bangladesh the No . 2 position among the European Union 15 ( EU-15 ) and US importers . Bangladesh will be the No . 1 sourcing hotspot over the next 5 years .
ADVANTAGE BD
Growth in the global apparel manufacturing industry is primarily
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