Looking for consultant to redesign apparel sourcing organization and processes.

We need to overhaul our local apparel sourcing set up.

We have a good idea what is needed but we would need help in putting it together.

Looking for a consultant - with proven expertise - who understands apparal sourcing processes, Can help us with org and process design, JD development and help us look at a system overhaul.

Needs to be China based, ideally in Shanghai or Suzhou.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Christensen on April 15, 2011 at 12:34am

Aldo,

We have developed a solution for Lands End that manages their sourcing process with a social supply chain solution in the Cloud. From PO initiation to Shipment Booking to detailed ASN capture, tracking and reporting through third party logistics, customs and ultimately DC delivery...its all about the process, the people and the systems that support that activity.

Time to implement is a significant factor in the achievement of short term project objectives. We serve our customers virtually in collaboration with any resources you deem appropriate and help you prototype your Great Idea. We publish, in 24 hours, BabbleApps (software) that convert your idea into browser, email and excel based interaction, induction and output of your supply chain from vendors and employees to customers.

The realities of business dictate the need for quick results without much effort. Cloud-based products, at least during the prototype, provide definite value in this regard as they can provide 'popup' IT facilities that can be quickly implemented and dismantled. The value is increased as these facilities can work across enterprises without need to become enveloped by existing IT infrastructures, etc. Once a solution is proven, it can then be converted to Production on a Private Cloud external or internal to your organization.

We provide 30 day free use of the BabbleApp to unlimited users you define so that you can measure the value of a strategy before you invest. You only "license" what delivers value greater than the SaaS investment. If the value isn't there or it disipates, you simply don't or stop its licensing. Additional professional services are available from BabbleWare AND its partners that can enhance the sophistication (design) of the App and identify additional opportunities to improve productivity, accuracy and collaboration.

Your own team and internal resources may be able to design your needs without our participation. If you feel you still need external design/consultation and require on-site resources, we can work in conjunction with that person/company to meet your needs.

You can reach me directly at sjchristensen@babblewareinc.com and learn more at http://babblewareinc.com. There you will find a couple of case studies (in the blogs) for Toyota and Owens & Minor who also needed a social supply chain to improve their business immediately.

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Permalink Reply by Aldo Spaanjaars on April 15, 2011 at 10:52am

Hi Gery,

Thanks for your note. Can you please send some credentials or other background info so we can determine to set up an intro call.

Thanks,

Aldo

Gery LR EMONDS said:

Hi Aldo,

I was Suzhou based, and also Qingdao and Hangzhou based, so I do know the China Mainland pretty well.

Apparel sourcing nowadays goes further than China, so I moved on to the Indian SubContinent.

If still interested, we could have a talk.

Cheers,

Gery EMONDS.

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Permalink Reply by David John Bailie on April 16, 2011 at 3:42pm

Hi Aldo,

Yes I am presently at home taking a short break after the last assignment as I had been in China continuously for 12+years. I usually only work on one project at atime and therefor locate myself accordingly. I will send you my resume, can you forwrd an email address I may use thanks.

David
Aldo Spaanjaars said:

Hi John,

Thanks for your note.

It seems you are based in Australia? or are you here in China?

Also, can you please send me a resume or some credentials?

Tnx,

A

David John Bailie said:

Dear Aldo, I am an Apparel Consultant working in China/Asia for the last 15 years. I have an extensive background in Apparel Manufacturing, Apparel Sourcing and Productivity improvement. My most recent assignment completed was a 2 year project of re-engineering the sourcing office( Shanghai) of an Australian wholsale company to the Fashion Industry. In this re-eng, assignmnet I improved the operational process, changed the structure, established an improved QC system and an evaluation process for the supplier base, a selection process for new suppliers. I developed and installed SOP's for all positions.

I am presently available to start.

br David

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Permalink Reply by Gery LR EMONDS on April 22, 2011 at 9:44pm

Hi Aldo,

Sorry for the late reply, April Holidays for local NewYear festivities in Laos being the reason.

To what e-mail can I send my background info ?

Best Regards,

Gery EMONDS

gery.emonds@gmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Oliver Lin on April 26, 2011 at 10:24pm

Hi Aldo,

we have a lot of practioners in our Sourcing & Supply Chain Community, a non-profit organization.

we run it virtually on Xing platform: www.xing.com/net/scmclub, to share the practices and lesson learned.

Regards,

Oliver

sibosol@gmail.com

skype: sibosol

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Permalink Reply by David John Bailie on April 28, 2011 at 3:39pm

Hi Aldo,

still waiting for email address to rely to as requested in resume, ths

David

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Permalink Reply by Leon Yu on May 8, 2011 at 5:12pm

I have been working in the apparel sourcing field for 11 years and my suggestions are:

1, Preparations:

1) Find someone with wide connections in this field-chinese do business on relationship basis rather than credit basis;

2) Prepare all your sourcing documents ready and make them professional;

3) Prepare all fabric swatches and artwork;

4) Find a good forwarder.

2. Move forward:

1) Send suppliers your fabric swatches (do not wish them will return back if they can not produce for you) and artwork for quotation;

2) If quotation is ok, visit the factory;

3) Ask supplier produce samples for you--pay the freight charge on your account--do not cooperate with factories ask for sampling charge and do not cooperate with those bear all costs on their account;

4) Negotiate payment terms.

5) Check fabric quality in the supplier's fabric warehouse personally;

6) Check pre-production samples before mass production;

7) Check mass production status to make sure delivery time can meet;

8) Check quality before shipment.

Hope the above information help.

Thanks.