FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ’ s DESK …
The collaborative approach to business is really picking up … I see more and more companies willing to discuss strategies with each other and also exploring options of collaborating for a win-win situation .
This collaborative approach has supported innovation along the supply chain with players in the fibre and yarn segment inclusively collaborating with textile and knitting companies for truly innovative fabrics … It is fascinating to see weavers / knitters working alongside garment manufacturers to put together amazing collections …
The collaborations are also happening on the design front and among the so-called competitors of business to ensure that buyers get all that they need . The urgency to keep the buyer within the country is now more important than getting business for personal gains !
Clusters are working closer to each other , and sharing of information , man and machine is on an all-time high . One may argue that the business environment is really very tough , so there is no option …, but I would like to believe that the collaborations are not only forged as a survival tool , but also indicate the evolving maturity of the industry .
Apparel Online has been a big promotor of ‘ transparency ’ and when we started the magazine , more than two decades ago , the underlining purpose was to create a platform where all stakeholders of the industry could share their concerns , needs and successes .
I remember , how initially it was difficult to even get exporters to talk about their strategies , let alone allow us to talk about their buyers , but times have really changed . Now more and more exporters invite us to interact with special buyers and are happy to share the visit with colleagues in the industry .
Evolving sourcing strategies and buyer price points are doing the round on social platforms and the younger generation is meeting with serious intent to share experiences . LinkedIn is full of wisdom and people are tagging each other on important issues / news .
More importantly , benchmarked practices are out in the open and companies are willing to talk about successes and failures … It is indeed heartening to see the opening up of the industry and minds … I can say with confidence that the importance of moving out from the well and facing the world and its competitive challenges together as a combined force is finally being acknowledged .
As a media house , I see more people coming forward to share their experiences , leaving their inhibitions behind . Taking this proactive approach forward , Apparel Online has initiated a movement – Guest @ AR Headquarter . Through this initiative , many industryinformed persons from all spheres of the industry have been visiting our office , and not just from India alone .
We have been enriched by this experience and it was a pleasant surprise to hear honest and frank answers coming for each and every question asked by the editorial team .
In every issue we are bringing you small insights into these meetings , but believe me the kind of story ideas generated to follow-up , will bring to our readers more value and in-depth articles in the editions to come .
I invite all my readers , who would like to visit our office and share their journey of learning to just give us a call …, the hospitality is ours !
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