Merchandising Sourcing Workshop Date: Tuesday, 9 February 2010 Registration: 1.00pm Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm Venue: SPRING Singapore, Podium block P3-03, (Next to Auditorium) Address: 2 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159835 As a creative Designer, your retail business format will be to design, create and develop your own fashion collections. In the sourcing phase, several key aspects are considered. Compatible fabrics to style, colors, accessories, sizes, quantities [units per style], manufacturer and delivery schedules. There is some negotiation skills required in this process as the selection of manufacturers is limited due to small units per style commissioned. As such a balance needs to be struck between the retailers [designers] wishes and plans and the manufacturers willingness in producing the ranges. Several partnership models will be discussed during this workshop. Interested participants, Please complete the registration form by 1 Feb 2010 and Fax it to 67358409 or email to TaFf admin at admin@taff.org.sg Details & Registration Form _________________________________________________________________________   International Access Program Last year, TaFf launched the Japan Exporter Development Program (EDP) with the support of IE Singapore. Customized from IE’s existing EDP, the Japan EDP is focused in helping companies to enhance their export capabilities to target the highly lucrative but extremely difficult Japan fashion retail market. The Japan EDP aims at providing the participants a sustained and systematic approach to exporting to Japan and includes the following 3 main components: 1) Export training courses and workshops 2) Export coaching and strategy planning 3) Oversea visits (market familiarization, research and business meetings to gather feedback and information) Media coverage:   Press Release __________________________________________________________________________