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At Apparel Sourcing Week 2025, the panel discussion “Adapting to Change and Meeting Retailer’s Expectations” brought together sourcing heads, buying office leaders, and global retail experts to explore how the apparel supply chain is transforming — and what manufacturers must do to keep up. As sourcing priorities shift, geopolitical risks rise, and sustainability becomes a mandate, the role of liaison offices and buying partners is evolving from transactional to strategic. ????????’?? ???????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ??????????: ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????? Once focused purely on order execution, today’s liaison offices are acting as strategic change agents — navigating sourcing risks, supplier development, sustainability roadmaps, and material innovation on behalf of global brands. ?????????? ???????????? ???????????? ?????????? ???????????????? With new FTAs, tariff adjustments, and reshoring debates shaping global trade, buying teams are actively reevaluating sourcing hubs. India’s edge lies in flexible capacities, quick design integration, and smaller MOQs — but these must be leveraged with agility. ???????????????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????? Sourcing decisions now weigh environmental credentials as heavily as pricing and timelines. From traceable fibres to low-impact dyes, next-gen materials are moving from pilot to priority — and traceability from factory floor to fibre is non-negotiable. ???????????????????? ???????? ???? ?????????????????? Chemical safety, product testing, and regulatory compliance are moving upstream in the sourcing cycle. Global buyers expect early, transparent collaboration on certifications, material disclosures, and audit readiness — not last-minute firefighting. ??????????-?????????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????????? Global sourcing leaders increasingly view third-party labs and certification bodies as partners, not gatekeepers. Manufacturers that embrace testing and assurance early signal seriousness — and earn trust in risk-averse markets. ???????? ???????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?? ???????? 3D sampling, PLM integration, and digital product creation hold promise, but adoption remains uneven. Retailers are open to innovation — but manufacturers must invest in talent, training, and mindset change to make digital tools business-ready. ????’?? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? The idea that buying offices are just “cost cutters” is outdated. They are now enablers of resilience, sustainability, and product excellence — and expect manufacturers to show the same future-readiness. ?? 2–3 July 2025 ?? Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru Rakhi Handa Décor Global Mridul Dasgupta Anko Sourcing Dipti Bopaiah PVH Corp. BETTY HERI ZXY International Charan Singh UL Solutions Surya Prakash Valluri Birla Cellulose #ASW2025 #ApparelSourcingWeek #Day2 #SourcingLeaders #ApparelSourcing

Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce #AustCham India hosted a high-impact dialogue on trade facilitation in New Delhi yesterday—bringing together policymakers, trade commissioners, business leaders, and investors for an evening of insights and collaboration. The evening began with opening remarks by Gaven Standon President of the Chamber and Executive Partner Ecosystem at Telstra who set the tone by highlighting the growing momentum in the Indo-Australian partnership and the Chamber’s role in enabling trade-focused dialogue and outcomes. We were deeply honoured to have H.E. Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to India, deliver the keynote address—laying out a compelling new roadmap for Australia’s economic engagement with India, and how this evolving relationship will open up fresh opportunities for industry across both nations. anil wadhwa, Chair of our Northern India Chapter, reflected on the evolution of the ECTA and expressed optimism for the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), underscoring the long-term vision of the bilateral trade corridor. Andrew Carter, Trade and Investment Commissioner – South Asia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), walked us through Austrade’s priority sectors and emerging focus areas, offering real-world context to businesses looking to navigate and expand in this space. We were also joined by Tilak Pati, Vice President, Invest India, who shared insights on India’s trade facilitation ecosystem and opportunities ahead. The panel discussion on Strategic Collaboration and the Indo-Australian Trade Potential—also moderated by Gaven Standon—featured a dynamic mix of perspectives from: ?Ravin MIRCHANDANI, Chairman, Ador Powertron Limited Ajay Sethi, Managing Partner, French Desk - Baker Tilly ASA India Mridul Dasgupta General Manager, Apparel Anko Sourcing Dipankar Chakraborty Managing Director (South Asia), UNSW The evening wrapped up with a vote of thanks by our CEO, Merin Devassia Devassia, followed by a lively networking dinner that opened up new conversations and possibilities. A big thank you to our speakers, partners, and attendees for being part of this meaningful evening. A special shout-out to our Annual Sponsors Telstra and ANZ for their continued support. And once again, thank you to Austrade and Invest India for joining us as partners for this 8-city outreach program. Next stop on the Roadshow map is Bangalore on 10th July — stay tuned! Abhishek Kumar Singh Adithya DH Logeshwari K Divya Natarajan #IndiaAustralia #BilateralTrade #EconomicCooperation #InvestmentOpportunities #FreeTradeAgreement #AsiaPacificBusiness #EaseOfDoingBusiness in India and Australia