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MIND TREE partnerships are already there and the industry is moving in the right direction in this regard. Buying offices are doing their job well as mediators, and they are cordial enough. I must say, if someone is not doing something wrong, why and what will he hide. We respect each other and things should move in this way only if proper cooperation is there from each side. Buyers’ claim for transparent collaborations and growing partnerships between buying offices and suppliers is natural and should increase if there is some scope for improvement. Pranab Mahajan, Director, Mahajan Overseas, Panipat Things were already in the open from the stake holders’ side earlier also, but now the scenario is improving all the more. One can’t work if things are not in open. With the changing conditions globally, buyers compare each and every aspect in global perspective, no matter how small or how big is that particular aspect. It will naturally have its impact on which demand has more transparent collaborations and partnerships, not only between buying offices and suppliers, even all other processes of the business. NEXT MINDTREE QUESTION It’s more than 20 days since the implementation of GST in India. The Government is doing its best to create awareness about all the aspects of GST. Most from the apparels and textiles industry had earlier stated that things will become clearer with its implementation. Based on what you have noticed so far, have your doubts been cleared till now? Have you seen positive impact, like less logistic time or smooth movement of goods due to the abolishment of various check posts? Is there any other thing that, in your opinion, is positive about GST? Please share… Without generalizing the issue, I will say that some companies do have their different working strategies, so it depends on company to company as to how open and how collaborative they are. At the end of the day, buying offices have to justify their sourcing and for that, they will go to the best factories who will serve their purpose. One can’t be the best without being open or fully transparent. POST YOUR COMMENTS www.apparelresources.com [email protected] www.apparelresources.com | JULY 16-31, 2017 | Apparel Online India 11