Zara: Fast Fashion Workshop Announced

February, 2006

Press Release: Zara - Fast Fashion Workshop Announced

Cary, NC and London, UK - [TC]² and The Industry Forum announce a Zara – Fast Fashion Workshop to be held March 6, 2006,
at [TC]²’s facility in Cary, NC.

Acknowledged as the best practitioner in the fast fashion arena with the shortest lead times, Zara is enjoying a 20% net sales growth per year and an above industry average for return visits per customer per year.  At 2005 year’s end, Zara planned to have over 820 stores in 60 countries.

Workshop highlights:

  • Gain insight into Zara's ultra-fast supply chain cycle.

  • Learn how Zara achieves less than 1% inefficiencies in its processes - from design to delivery; zero stock outs; zero inventories and zero forced markdowns

  • Identify key strategic actions to transform clothing consumers' habits

  • Understand the new challenges facing Zara and other clothing retailers

  • Hear from a leading consultant about speed to market initiatives in the US.

The Zara Workshop hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm, at [TC]², 211 Gregson Dr., Cary, NC, 15 miles from the RDU Airport.

Workshop registration fee is $200.00.  Lunch will be provided.
Register now with Maria Muñiz at 919-653-3507 or go here.

[TC]² is a recognized provider of solutions for the apparel and related softgoods industries specializing in technology development and supply chain improvement through research, education and consulting.

Industry Forum, is the sector leader in implementing best practice in the fashion supply chain and has carried out 50 projects over the last 10 years, principally for UK retailers (e.g. Arcadia, Burton, house of Fraser, M&S, New Look, Next and  Topshop). Its most recent work has been in implementing fast fashion and in delivering customer service.

 

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