FDRA Shoe Sourcing Executive Summit

July 16, 2026 • New York City

FDRA's Shoe Sourcing Executive Summit focused on risks across the footwear supply chain, with an in-depth look at production challenges and sourcing shifts around the globe. Sessions sharpened strategies related to costs, tariffs, and other critical issues. Key topics included:

• Onshoring: The evolving U.S.–Mexico manufacturing landscape
• Factory Issues: Current challenges and capacity in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh
• Tariffs: Key updates on IEEPA refunds and other developments reshaping sourcing strategies
• Supply Chain Costs: Forward-looking insights to support material and shipping cost planning
• Strategy: Tools and approaches to help brands manage supply chains amid growing regulatory demands
• Innovation: Emerging technologies transforming manufacturing