Global apparel expert Alvanon has announced
that it will be exhibiting and presenting at the 2015 International Association
of Clothing Designers and Executives, IACDE , World Convention being held at the
Sheraton Istanbul Ataköy Hotel, Rauf Orbay Caddesi Sahilyolu, Ataköy, 34158 Istanbul , Turkey from Thursday
23rd to Sunday
26th April. Alvanon is also
a proud sponsor of the 2015 IACDE World Convention entitled “Make it happen!” Collaboration
2.0.
Throughout the convention, members of
Alvanon’s strategic consulting team will be available on STAND 2 where they will
explain how global apparel businesses can optimize growth and profitability by
applying the most cost effective processes and practices to their design,
development and manufacturing supply chain operations. Alvanon experts will
also be on hand to demonstrate how its world class technical fit mannequins,
pattern blocks and grading systems enable companies to achieve and communicate
accurate and consistent sizing and fit standards throughout the product
development cycle and supply chain.
In
addition, on Saturday 25th April 15.00 to
15.30 Alvanon’s highly respected apparel industry
consultant, Ralph Ehinger, senior regional director Americas, will take part in the IACDE convention’s
panel discussion on “Pattern Design, the interface between Creative
Design and Technical Engineering,” where he will specifically
address “Collaboration in terms of fitdevelopment.” Chaired by
IACDE president, Roland Schuler, the expert panel will discuss
how apparel companies can use the latest computer based technologies to
establish and communicate accurate product development information between key
elements of the supply chain, from design concept and pattern generation right
through to production. The panel will share details of the most successful 3D
virtual product development technologies currently available and evaluate the
impact they are having on the traditional roles of creative design, technical
design and pattern engineering. They will also explore how these technologies
can facilitate collaboration across a global supply chain and explain how
business practices and processes need to change in order to maximize the
benefits of the new technologies. Finally, the panel will address the potential
challenges companies might face when they commit to the latest
innovations.
About
IACDE
Formed in 1910 the International
Association of Clothing Designers and Executives, IACDE, is a not for profit
global professional forum for pattern designers, technical engineers and senior
executives working within the menswear industry supply chain. It provides local
and global networking opportunities and facilitates the exchange of knowledge
and expertise within menswear design and manufacturing. With over 450 members from around the world
including the USA , Canada , Mexico , Germany , Italy , India , China and Japan
, more than 50 per cent of the world’s quality men’s suits are made by IACDE
members. World renowned suppliers also supporting the work of the IACDE include
Alvanon, Assyst Group, Brunello, BWF Group, Chargeurs, Filzfabrik Fulda,
Freudenberg Interlining, Gütermann, Hänsel, Hof Textiles, Hymo Interlining,
Lectra, Kufner, Macpi, Marelli & Berta, Tohkai Thermo and
Wendler. The IACDE World Convention is held annually
in different countries around the world. The 2015 IACDE World Convention in
Istanbul , entitled ‘Make it happen!’ Collaboration 2.0 will bring over 180
pattern designers, apparel executives and representatives from related
industries together to exchange ideas and know-how through a programme of
factory visits, presentations, panel discussions, workshops and an Innovation
Marketplace. For
more information please visit www.IACDE.net
About
Alvanon
Founded in 2001, Alvanon has evolved into a
global group of apparel experts who equip fashion retailers, brands and fashion
professionals with world-class growth, customer engagement, product development
and supply chain strategies. Alvanon consumer insight analysts and business
consultants have worked with leading apparel organizations at every level
including design, merchandising, marketing, consumer insights, e-commerce,
product development, technical design, manufacturing, sourcing, quality,
planning, distribution and training. Alvanon helps its clients across multiple
apparel sectors achieve top-line sales growth; higher conversion rates, online
and in-store; improve full-price sell-throughs; increase speed to market; reduce
returns; align and implement more efficient product development processes; and
optimize sizing and fit strategies. Alvanon’s team of dedicated apparel experts
operate in nearly 90 countries and are managed from the group head office in New
York , European headquarters in London , Asian office in Hong Kong and R&D
and manufacturing facilities in Donguan and Shenzhen in China
.
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