Prime Source ThinkTank launched

23 Oct '09

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Lavergne is Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility ThinkTank Group.

"The Prime Source ThinkTank is a natural extension of the Prime Source Forum and will allow participants from all parts of the industry to continue to discuss issues, challenges and trends as they are happening. There is no need to wait for a year for panel discussions.The success of the ThinkTank relies on the participation of our peers,” said Mr. Roger Lee,Director of TAL Apparel Ltd. and one of the Chairs of the Technology ThinkTank Group.

Mr. Edgar Tung, CEO of Zymmetry, added, “I am honoured to co-chair the Technology Group with Roger.Technology has revolutionised many ways we do business today, not least with the popularity of social and professional online networks. Thanks to Prime Source Forum's organisers, we now have an online forum dedicated to the apparel industry in which to bounce ideas around, exchange intel and explore business opportunities with no geographic boundaries.”

Duck said, “Instead of repeating similar topics year after year, delegates can review situations on a regular basis, and look for progress and achievement through the Prime Source ThinkTank.”

“I support the Prime Source ThinkTank as I believe it will be a great way to share ideas and information about topics of concern in the sourcing field. It will also be a neat way to put out topics and get feedback from our peers, as well as build consensus on ways the apparel industry can move things forward,” added Mr. Thomas A. Nelson of VF Asia, Chair of the Supply Chain Group.

Mr. André Leroy, Chair of the Product Safety Group, said, “I am very excited to join this new initiative. I have worked with major brands on the impact the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is having on our industry and how we can reduce safety risks while minimising unnecessary testing. I am looking forward to augmenting my efforts by addressing the increasingly complex challenges of product safety.”

Past Prime Source Forum delegates and their colleagues,vendors, clients and service providers can register for specific ThinkTank Groups. “The dialogues will be open only to registered ThinkTank members, not the general public,to ensure that senior executives are able to exchange ideas with their peers freely and without concerns. We welcome not only the Chairs, but also the participants to join the discussions; after all, these active participants could be ThinkTank Chairs in the future,” Duck continued.

Duck went on to emphasise, "The Prime Source ThinkTank will not replace the Forum, which will be held again next March. This year, we experienced tough financial times but, with strong support from endorsing organisations, and the senior executives in the industry, Prime Source Forum 2009 was able to attract a slightly higher number of delegates. The Forum has earned its reputation and become a 'must-attend' annual networking event for the international apparel industry. Our delegates expect the Forum to continue and we will not disappoint them,” he added.

The 5th Prime Source Forum is scheduled to be held in the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 29 to 31 March 2010. The organisers expect some 500 senior executives to attend.

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