IAF extends president Cem Altan's term by 2 years at US convention

Altan is a garment manufacturer, representing the Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB) in the IAF. His term extension reflects the IAF’s strong focus on uniting apparel manufacturers globally and defending their interests, organisers IAF and Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) said in a joint press release.

In his opening speech, Altan referred to IAF’s mission to enable and promote stronger, smarter, and more sustainable supply chains. He noted that the industry’s needed transition is moving too slowly. A major reason for this is that even though manufacturers often have the tools in hand to make the necessary environmental, social, and financial improvements, they are mostly not sufficiently enabled in current supply chain—financially or organisationally—to use these tools.

Altan called on the industry to maintain a positive path forward, staying away from the low value trap, and collaborating across the supply chain using technology and process innovation to create more value.

During the two-day conference, a broad range of speakers on topics ranging from digitalisation, data technology, legislation, sourcing strategy, sustainability, and transparency shed light on industry transition.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)