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  • AGENDA

    1:00 – 1:30 pm

    Welcome, Introductions, and Sourcing Data Insights

    1:30 – 1:37 pm

    Supply Chain ESG Risk Management Now Table Stakes

    1:37 – 1:44 pm

    Traceability and Supply Chains

    1:44 – 1:51 pm

    View From the Factory and Development Updates

    1:51 – 1:58 pm

    The Use of AI in Footwear Creation and Digital Product Development

    1:58 – 2:05 pm

    Factory/Development Issues and Solutions

    2:05 – 2:12 pm

    Trade Issues and Challenges

    2:12 – 2:19 pm

    Duty Avoidance Opportunities ​

    2:19 – 2:26 pm

    Air Freight Costs and Related Issues

    2:26 – 2:33 pm

    Shipping Quality Control Issues

    2:33 – 2:40 pm

    Current Port Issues and Conditions

    2:40 – 2:47 pm

    Footwear Packaging Update

    • Mark Maxwell, Global Account Manager – Managed Packaging Division, Billerud

    2:47 – 2:54 pm

    Returns and Current Quality Control Issues

    2:54 – 3:00 pm

    Closing Remarks and Q&A

  • Thanks to our Sponsors!

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  • TUESDAY, JULY 19

    Javits Center, New York City

    *Registration (free) for Texworld Material Fair Required to Attend Tuesday's Special Presentation & Cocktails

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    10:00 – 5:00 pm

    Walk the TexWorld Floor all day, FREE​
     

    3:00 – 4:00 pm

    Join us as we start our sourcing summit on the TEXWORLD Floor!​ Special panel: Trends in Sustainable Shoe Sourcing

    • Jung Yoon, Divisional Vice President of Production and Sourcing, Michael Kors
    • Susan Wilcox, Director, Social Compliance, Sustainability & Product Testing, Steve Madden
    • Moderated by Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, FDRA

    4:00 – 5:00 pm

    Networking & Cocktails at Texworld