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Manufacturing Committee Report 2020
If you want to learn more about the WFSGI Manufacturing Committee contact Marc-Ivar Magnus at mmagnus@wfsgi.org
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Students from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences and TTK University of Applied Science Tallinn have created a completely virtual collection – from the initial idea to photo-realistic 3D visualisations. At times of corona lockdown, 100 percent in home office.
The Covid-19 pandemic affected the entire sporting goods industry. Beside the multitude of new
challenges arising, the consistent uncertainty about the near future was an omnipresent issue that made it difficult for SGI companies to forward plan.
It is no secret that the events of this past year have taken a toll on brands and retailers. The global crisis was significant enough that companies immensely underestimated the amount of financial loss they would incur.
MANUFACTURERS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CHAIRS
Rakhil Hirdaramani
Director, Hirdaramani Intl. Exports (Pvt.) Ltd.
Duncan Scott
Vice President External Products, New Balance Athletics, Inc.
Colin Browne
Chief Operating Officer, Under Armour, Inc.
Charles Yang
COO, Victory Group Ltd.
MEMBERS
Nouman Idris Butt
Chief Executive, Capital Sports Corp. (Pvt.) Ltd. and Chief Executive, Muta Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
Tom Cove
President and CEO, SFIA – Sports and Fitness Industry Association
Morgan Chiang
Vice General Manager, Dean Shoes Company Ltd.
Rajesh Kharabanda
Managing Director, Freewill Sports (Pvt.) Ltd.
Andy Liu
General Manager, Chung Jye Shoe Co. Ltd.
Randy Liu
Vice Senior Manager, Chung Jye Shoe Co. Ltd.
George Wood
Chairman, TBS Group Corp., Honorary President, TSMA – Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
EX OFFICIO
Marc-Ivar Magnus
WFSGI Vice President Trade, Corporate Responsibility and Legal
MANDATE
The Manufacturers Committee aims at creating a positive synergy between manufacturers and brands. As a hub for manufacturers and manufacturing issues WFSGI is working on joint approaches to tackle common challenges and to identify key issues.
The Manufacturers Committee is a unique platform to exchange and seize new opportunities. An excellent global network provides manufacturers the necessary insights and updates on the global economy trends and changes which helps to place investments. Everyone can gain new inspiration from this Committee’s work.
CONTACT
For more information about the WFSGI CR Committee please contact:
- Marc-Ivar Magnus, WFSGI Vice President, Trade, Corporate Responsibility and Legal, mmagnus@wfsgi.org
XENER & by ATEX is the Made in Italy excellence in the design and production of lithium battery packs, BMS, motor drivers, integrated with IoT technologies, for the e-mobility industry and off-grid devices.
Gominga provides a software solution that enables tool-based interaction with the customer: review management in one-stop shop and on various eBusiness platforms. WFSGI partnered with Gominga to support its members in managing online product reviews.
McKinsey & Company is a consulting firm advising on strategic management to corporations, governments, and other organizations. WFSGI partnered with McKinsey & Company to support its members in understanding their business environment and take the right business decisions. Among others, sports brands and retailers have been advised on how to cope with the “new normal” that is shaping as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
ISPO is the s the world’s largest trade fair for sporting goods and sportswear. WFSGI partnered with ISPO to enable its members to benefit from a couple of ISPO discounts (booths, entrance tickets).