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DHL Express: FINZ Global Garment Sourcing Seminar

(New Zealand) - In late-2007, we gathered some of the country's most experienced offshore clothing manufacturers to share their unique insights at the DHL Express: FINZ Global Garment Sourcing Seminar. For those who couldn't attend, here are the speaker notes ...

An Overview of Global Garment Sourcing  (speaker notes)

New Zealand might be geographically isolated from the rest of the world, but it's part of the global economy nonetheless. "You should be aware of rising tax breaks in China and the fact that it's looking to revalue its currency. The Indian rupee is also climbing," says Graham Harris, director of Longbeach Holdings Ltd - (February, 2008) ... read more>>

The Designer Perspective  (speaker notes)  

One of New Zealand's leading couture and ready-to-wear designers, Liz Mitchell entered the unfamiliar waters of global garment sourcing in 2006, when she launched the Mitchell by Liz Mitchell diffusion range, available exclusively through the Farmers department stores - (February, 2008) ... read more>>

Using An Agent versus Going Direct  (speaker notes)

"You need to ask yourself whether you're a designer or a manufacturer. By using a production agent, you can focus on design and sales, while they focus on production and quality control," says Struan Kingan, director of MacVad Ltd - (February, 2008) ... read more>>

The Design and Production Process  (speaker notes)  

"The Chinese, in particular, are fantastic copiers. So, tell the factory exactly what you want and be particular in regard to quality and fit. The more materials that you can source or supply yourself, the more likely it is that you'll get what you want. And, you'll save time in the process," says Jason Gitmans, director of Gitmans Knitwear Ltd - (February, 2008) ... read more>>

The Customs of Global Garment Sourcing  (speaker notes)

"Unlike the US and Europe, New Zealand and Australia don't have any import quotas or license controls on apparel. And, you should note that it's extremely difficult to produce garments in China, import them to New Zealand and then export them to the US or Europe, unless you have an import quota," says Geoff Merz, director of Merz & Associates Ltd - (February, 2008) ... read more>>

China First to Hong Kong and Shanghai

China First, the new service from DHL Express (New Zealand), is the fastest way to get your delivery into Hong Kong and Shanghai. With China First, DHL Express is offering the latest possible pick-up times and can deliver your DOX (Document Express) and Low Value WPX (Worldwide Parcel Express) into most parts of Hong Kong and metropolitan areas of Shanghai the next business day - (February, 2008)

Top Tips on Global Exporting

Check out these top tips on global exporting from Susie Walker, project manager for Huffer USA and former design & marketing manager at Hart Manufacturing. "Establish a model of excellence in your domestic market first. Ensure that you have the systems in place to understand retailer expectations, design, fit, quality, shipping and after sales service. These should be part of your heartbeat before you venture into a new market," says Walker - (January, 2008) ... read more>>