Seminars SS 2023

Join us for this session as representatives from the Hunan province talk about what makes their region different, and the importance of Bamboo as a material used in production.

Consumer and retail trends point to the same, significant shift: the starting point for sustainability has to be transparency. And transparency can no longer simply be a story told on the shop floor and the product webpage. Transparency is an endto- end process that customers increasingly want to see.

Manufacturing in China may seem daunting, but join us for this session as we talk about Fujain, its areas of excellence and how to do business easily with businesses in this region.

Cassandra Stavrou MBE is the founder of PROPER Snacks and pioneer of the healthy snacking boom. In a frank and inspiring speech, Cassandra takes us on her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the personal and professional challenges she faced in creating a household name brand. Pausing along the way, she will reveal her 'rules for business': the tangible insights on marketing, sustainability, leadership and more, which have propelled her company to over 100m in sales.

Hear from UK policy makers on how you can take advantage of new legislation - the Developing Countries Trading Scheme - that removes or reduces import duties from 65 developing countries. The aim of the scheme is to stimulate trade with those regions looking to diversify and increase their exports, driving their prosperity whilst providing financial incentives to UK businesses who want to source better.

The climate and sustainability discussion are a megatrend that has started transforming almost every industry and supply chains are under greater scrutiny than ever. Yet, the question is: how can we benefit financially from the 'green shift' and future-proof our business models, including the supply chain? This session will explore the latest trends affecting the home & gifting industry, exploring the changes in supply chain management, consumer preferences, sustainability practices, and the financial sector - how they all drive change and how to stay one step ahead of competition.

You may not know that the UK's new Developing Countries Trading Scheme ( DCTS) has removed import duties from 65 countries as well as created exemptions in other regions. The UK government is making is easier and cost effective for you to explore other sourcing destinations. Questions? Please drop by for an informal chat with our experts who will be happy to talk to you and help you understand how to take advantage of the benefits!