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“ It is time to say new things for the Turkish textile sector ”
Bordo Group Vice Chairman Fahri Şahin explained that , “ The consumer behaviours are changing in the textile sector . The demands of the new generation are different than the previous generations . The circular economy trends in the textile sector are metamorphosing . Sustainability in the clothing sector is becoming more important than ever . It is time to say new things for the Turkish textile sector .” Businessperson Fahri Şahin made a statement about the new trends in the ready-made clothing and textile sector after coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) pandemic . Şahin emphasised that the textile sector experienced a transformation like other sectors during the pandemic process and stated that , “ In this period , digitalisation is the most popular topic in the textile sector and digitalisation continues to be the most popular topic . AI and digital transformation-based textile applications are critically important . The textile businesses that kept their distances with digital transformation begin to fall behind the competition .” He further stated that “ A new order in textile is waiting for us after the pandemic ” and added , “ Textile firms that have infrastructure that matches Industry 4.0 , those that care digitalisation in the production process , adapt to the remote-working business model and effectively manage these processes will minimise the risks and be one step ahead in the sector .”
“ PLM solutions provide digital strategy in the pandemic ”
Fahri Şahin reminded that Product Lifecycle Management ( LM ) solution in the textile sector is a new generation application and stated that , “ PLM solutions are offered as strategic solutions to firms that are active in fashion , shoe , sportswear , luxury wear and home textile fields . These solutions enable the firms to achieve their operational digital transformation solutions in a shorter time . PLM which is an innovative business solution can coordinate the supply chain of these firms easier . PLM has an important position among textile trends as this solution offers a digital strategy in unexpected situations such as a pandemic .
“ Solar energy must be used more effectively in ready-wear ” Experienced textile businessman Fahri Şahin remarked the importance of using renewable energy . He expressed using solar energy in ready-wear more effectively and continued , “ Renewable energy is an environmentally-friendly and ecologic system . The most important resource among these is solar energy . The textile sector which is one of the locomotive sectors in economic life requires a high amount of energy . Therefore , we must be oriented towards the renewable energy resources as alternatives to traditional energy resources . Our country is rich in terms of renewable energy resources . We must make sure to use renewable energy resources more in production and climatization stages of the textile industry . Thus , we can follow a sustainable energy strategy in textile in terms of economy and environment .”
“ Traditional supply chain methods fell short ” Fahri Şahin remarked the key role of digitalisation in the supply chain during the pandemic . Şahin emphasised that the traditional supply chain fell short in this unexpected crisis environment and expressed , “ The traditional methods in the supply chain fell short for current business processes . This had negative reflections in the textile sector . We will need sustainable , flexible and dynamic supply chains that are not impacted from short- or medium-term extraordinary changes .
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