Webinar, "From Doom and Gloom to Hope: The Softlines Supply Chain Turned Upside Down"

May 6, 2020 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

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Description

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc around the globe, causing severe disruption to country economies, and rewriting social interaction. This webinar will highlight the impact of COVID-19 on a singular industry -- apparel, footwear and accessories -- which globally represents a $2.44 trillion market.

Our speaker is Rick Helfenbein, former Chairman and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) and one of the industry's foremost spokespersons. Joan Volpe, RMS board member and faculty, Fashion Business Management, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), will be conducting the conversation. The discussion will include: 

• Status of the global apparel, accessories and footwear supply chain    
• "See-Saw Effect" and its impact on the supply-demand balance
• Status of the China Tariffs War  
• Prospects for offshore manufacturing returning to the U.S.
• Behavioral consumer changes post-COVID-19  

Panelists
Rick Helfenbein, former Chairman and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)
Joan Volpe, RMS board member and faculty, Fashion Business Management, FIT

Registration fees are waived for SFNet members. However, if you would like to support our continuing efforts to bring timely, relevant information to our network, you will find an option to pay $50 in the registration window.

Registration

Please note: online registration will close at 10:00AM on the day of the webinar. To register after the deadline, please contact Nora Walls at nwalls@sfnet.com.

Member Price: $0

Non-Member Price: $95