The course is relevant for a broad audience including factories’ general managers, health & safety managers, compliance managers, team / line supervisors, production managers as well as brands / retailers employees.

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Het bericht New ‘COVID-19 Prevention in the Workplace’ Online Course verscheen eerst op IAF.

Throughout Q2, global supply chains have remained in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, with lockdowns in buying and manufacturing regions triggering dramatic yet erratic drops in demand and supply. As global trade enters the second half of 2020, the pandemic has not completely redrawn the maps of global sourcing – but it has profoundly accelerated and deepened a number of pre-existing trends, especially diversification away from China. Overall, China sourcing patterns suggest a W-shaped recovery while manufacturing struggles in the rest of Asia.

Here are some key points:

• US businesses are among the most likely to diversify sourcing, with 95% of US-based respondents stating plans to change suppliers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing concerns around the US-China trade war. By contrast, only half of EU businesses and under one-third of APAC businesses stated such plans.
• Top alternative supplier destinations of choice for US-based businesses are Vietnam (cited by half of all US respondents) and South Asia (30% of respondents expressed a preference for Bangladesh or India).
• US brands in certain industries are continuing to rely heavily on China. Electrical and Electronics inspections in China for US-based buyers recorded an uptick of +7.5% YoY in May and 15% in June 2020.

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Het bericht QIMA’s Q3 Barometer – COVID-19 Impact verscheen eerst op IAF.

QIMA’s latest quarterly barometer offers a unique opportunity to witness the unfolding impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global sourcing.

Download QIMA’s Q2 Barometer to receive information on topics such as:

• China’s Manufacturing Goes from Coronavirus Lockdown to Demand Shock
• Related Disruptions: Is COVID-19 a One-Two Punch for Supply Chain Sustainability?
• What Will Be the New Normal of Global Sourcing?

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Het bericht QIMA’s Q2 Barometer – COVID-19 Impact: China Sourcing Plummets 19% in Late March verscheen eerst op IAF.

CEO of Yeşim Textile Şenol Şankaya stated that these masks are washable up to 50 times and are therefore considered sustainable and said “Our products are anti-bacterial and 99.4 percent effective in preventing the virus. This fabric prevents reproduction and growth of harmful viruses, mildew, bacteria or fungal spores and facilitates breathing. Our products are not medical or surgical face masks but rather protective masks. These organic and environmentally friendly masks can be used in manufacturing plants, businesses or elsewhere outdoors in daily life.”

Şankaya stated that they are facing demand from abroad for these face masks and they have already exported some 50 thousand masks until now and that they are anticipating this demand to increase in the upcoming days and planning to export much higher quantities of masks after June. Şankaya added that they receive demand for masks also from fashion giants, who have provided Yeşim with various design samples, and that they are currently working on these samples and planning to launch these products by the end of summer. Şankaya also stated that they have made these masks available at the disposal of their employees before exporting them and that the health of their employees is of paramount importance for them.

Het bericht Yeşim Manufactures Sustainable Face Masks verscheen eerst op IAF.

Het bericht Webinar series: Emerging from the Crisis Process & Development for SMEs verscheen eerst op IAF.

Leading companies, such as Coats for threads and industry connections or Zilingo for sourcing, have joined the PPE Task Force as coalition partners, strengthening support for manufacturers throughout the entire supply chain. Building on their successful experience of converting Chinese manufacturers to produce PPE to address the COVID-19 mitigation plans in China, Gerber and its partners formed a network to scale the global production and to match supply and demand for critically needed PPE products.

“Working across the industry in a unique ecosystem of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences has allowed us to support manufacturers’ conversion to PPE production by providing support for raw material selection, procurement and technical specifications to finished goods delivery. It is an ambitious initiative, but through a lot of hard work by the team and our partners, it is quickly becoming a powerful engine to drive solid and efficient PPE mass production,” said Mohit Uberoi, CEO of Gerber Technology. “We would like to thank our employees and global network of partners for joining our mission and going the extra mile to maximize the production capacity and availability to protect both medical professionals and people on the frontlines.”

Gerber’s global network of technology partners have provided comprehensive expertise and support to build an end-to-end “trusted supply chain” for personal protective equipment. Gerber’s partners include leading industry companies and associations such as: AAFA, AAPN, Coats, Elevate Textiles, Fashion for Frontline, Henderson Sewing, Industrial Fabrics Association International, NCTO, SPESA, Suuchi, and Zilingo.

“The Gerber Team’s expertise, forward-thinking and innovative technology are a true asset during this difficult time as many companies are eager to ramp up production but aren’t sure where to begin,” said Kim Glas, President and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO). “With Gerber’s and NCTO’s combined support, manufacturers are able to quickly transform their supply chain and begin producing PPE in short order.”

“In unprecedented times we can be most effective by working together in partnerships for the greater good,” said Rajiv Sharma, Group Chief Executive, Coats. “By collaborating our innovation, expertise and industry connections we can deliver an industry-defining moment that is greater than the sum of its parts. Coats is proud to be joining the Gerber PPE Task Force and we are ready to help make a difference in keeping people safe during the pandemic.”

“Gerber has been an invaluable partner to AAFA and its members in our collective efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.” noted Steve Lamar, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. “Gerber’s skill, professionalism, and manufacturing expertise have been transformative in the industry’s ability to repurpose and ramp up production of life-saving personal protective equipment.”

“Gerber’s library of helpful resources made our transition to PPE incredibly quick and smooth,” said Kirby Best, CEO of OnPoint Manufacturing. “With Gerber’s equipment, expertise and support we were able to successfully transition our supply chain to manufacturing 90% PPE in a matter of days.”

If you would like Gerber’s support to transition to producing PPE, please visit https://gerbertechnology.com/covid19 and our partner page.

Het bericht Gerber Technology Brings Together Industry Suppliers to Increase Production and Availability of PPE verscheen eerst op IAF.

The Coronavirus emergency has created an unprecedented global demand for protective masks, to be used by healthcare professionals, law enforcement personnel, workers in essential industry and service supply chains, and the population at large.

EURATEX on this page publishes a list of offers and requests for material, capacity or support to produce masks, and relevant information on the topic.

European companies are welcome to submit their own request/offer by filling the form. Please note, requests will be edited on their relevance and updated daily.

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Het bericht EURATEX provides tools to European suppliers and manufacturers to facilitate production of protective masks verscheen eerst op IAF.

For orders booked starting today we will be offering free quality inspection services in China for the production of masks and protective gear for medical staff.

Demand for sourcing masks and medical protective gear has never been higher and factories are rushing to produce these items. However, in a health crisis like this, it is imperative that the quality of these products is checked before they are distributed to those most in need.

Our on-site inspection services can help by checking that workmanship quality is inadequate, the quantity, labeling and packaging are correct and that factories have the required certificates and licences to manufacture such items.

If you have inspection needs in China for masks or personal protective equipment, please reach out and we’ll be happy to help!

Contact us on customerservice@qima.com

Het bericht QIMA Commits to Help: Free Inspections in China for Masks and Protective Equipment verscheen eerst op IAF.

More than 300 manufacturers, including major global companies, rely on Gerber’s advanced software, hardware solutions and expertise to produce masks and other PPE. Over the last few months, Gerber has helped several customers transition into producing protective masks and other much needed medical supplies including Taglio Marchesini (Italy) and Shanghai Challenge Textile Co., Ltd.

“In what’s an unprecedented global emergency, all of us in the manufacturing industry need to work together to protect those fighting COVID-19 on the front lines,” said Mohit Uberoi, CEO of Gerber Technology. “With over 50 years of expertise, we are doing our part and helping companies quickly transition into manufacturing PPE just as we did for our customers in China a few weeks ago and helped apparel companies successfully transition to manufacturing masks and other personal protective equipment.”

The Gerber PPE Resource Team is made up of dedicated experts who can offer advice, share best practices, support and technology to produce certain types of masks as well as protective apparel and accessories including raw material procurement and on-site support.

The Gerber PPE Resource Team is available to support PPE manufacturing including:

• Implementing pre-defined patterns and markers or defining fabric/sewing requirements.
• Helping with the setup of cutter parameters specific to the selected fabrics.
• Providing training, software, equipment and service technicians to ramp up production.
• Changing over current production lines to the production of PPE.
• Connecting supply and demand for PPE via our global ecosystem of customers and partners.
• Introducing existing PPE manufacturers to those converting to PPE production.

We welcome customers and experts that are available to share their expertise and join the initiative. If you would like to join our experts to help increase or begin manufacturing PPE, please fill out this form: https://gerbertechnology.com/covid19

Het bericht Gerber Technology Increases Production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) verscheen eerst op IAF.

On this page FashionUnited publishes the latest updates about Covid-19 / Coronavirus. Please send relevant updates to tip@fashionunited.com. Most positive coronavirus news currently comes from China. CCCT, the Chinese Textile and Apparel chamber of commerce, reports a positive trend in the resumption of operations in textile and apparel sectors. The capacity of production moved towards 80 percent of the normal situation. Logistics and port facilities are recovering. After surfacing in Wuhan late 2019, the draconian measures have worked even in Wuhan, and slowly but surely bring business back to normal. With Italy following China’s measures effect is expected in the next two weeks. Major apparel production countries, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Portugal and Morocco are operating at full capacity. Most other countries have taken Covid-19 seriously and are taking precautions to contain the virus to prevent Chinese and Italian scenario’s.

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Het bericht FashionUnited: a Special Page on How COVID-19 is Affecting the Fashion Industry verscheen eerst op IAF.