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Trigon Select
International Appareil Federation

TRIGON SELECT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS


✓ are unique and reliable assessment methods that allow
Fashion/Apparel Brands & Retailers to pre-select, assess and find best possible Apparel Suppliers;

✓ cover every aspect of apparel manufacturing;

✓ represent the most comprehensive and professional set of performance standards
in existence today for the global apparel sector.



The most effective way to pre-select, assess, and find the best apparel suppliers.

Introducing
Trigon Select Performance Evaluations for the 'IAF'


THE INTERNATONAL APPAREL FEDERATION

✓ The global Federation of the apparel industry
✓ is pleased to introduce Trigon Select’s Evaluation and Promotion Programme
✓ aimed at increasing considerably the level of transparency within the garment supply chain.



TRIGON SELECT & GERMANFASHION

✓ A team of top textile and apparel industry professionals
✓ with at least 25 years of experience in production, management, technology, and sourcing,
✓ has developed this evaluation method, working in close cooperation with the German apparel industry association ‘GermanFashion’.



THE EVALUATION & PROMOTION PROGRAMME

✓ consisting of up to 280 criteria and four rating levels,
✓ enables Trigon Select to evaluate the capabilities and the performance of apparel manufacturers by recognised and objective standards.

The Trigon Select Performance Audit is the most comprehensive & professional set of performance standards in existence today for the global apparel sector.

Approved by the German Fashion Association (GermanFashion)

LINKING APPAREL BUYERS WITH SUITABLE GARMENT MANUACTURERS through ‘A.M.INT.’

The profiles of evaluated and suitable apparel manufacturers are made available to buyers
✓ via direct dissemination
✓ through ‘IAF’s member associations by means of theirs regular newsletters, publications and workshops.
✓ through an interactive database accessible to apparel buyers searching for suppliers , based on their capabilities
    ‘A.M.INT.’ - representing the Trigon Select Apparel Maker Intelligence System.

EVALUATING EXISTING SUPPLY SOURCES

Upon request, Trigon Select
✓ will evaluate or pre-check existing or potential sources of supply on behalf of the buyers.

PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The evaluation of Apparel Manufacturers
✓ will also address a list of recommendations on how to upgrade capabilities and achieve a higher level of performance.




Our key objective is to provide the most professional service to both Fashion Brands & Retailers and International Apparel Suppliers by achieving an optimal matching of their needs and performance.

Our Services

Supporting you
      ✓ in finding the best suppliers
           ✓ in optimizing your current supply sources

We offer three service packages according to your specific needs and objectives:


TS APPAREL MAKER INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM ‘A.M.INT.’

for
FINDING NEW POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS
 
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TS PERFORMANCE PRE-EVALUATIONS
 

for
PRE-SELECTING POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS
 
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TS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
 

for
ASSESSING YOUR OWN PRODUCTION FACILITIES / EXISTING SUPPLIERS
more...

The Apparel Maker Intelligence System (A.M.INT.) will disseminate profiles of suitable evaluated garment manufacturers to Buyers
✓ directly
✓ through IAF’s apparel associations (via their newsletter, databases and workshops)
✓ through an interactive database.

A.M.INT. will allow Fashion/Apparel Buyers:
to quickly identify recommended Apparel Manufacturers who can meet their needs and expectations in terms of:
• product quality & standards
• efficiency
• reliability
• cost
• business environment

✓ The access to A.M.INT. will be free of charge for members of IAF associations.
✓ Evaluation ratings are available based on a weighted and an unweighted assessment of the criteria.


Supplier Performance Pre-Evaluations allow Fashion/Apparel Brands & Buyers
to:

• identify the most suitable sourcing option early on;
• focus on the Suppliers who have the best qualification to meet their needs;
• have a cost effective and efficient overall initial view.

The weighting of criteria and data can be customized to the Buyers’ needs.

Supplier Performance Evaluations allow Fashion/Apparel Buyers to:

• assess the efficiency of their current supply chain;
• apply a professional SWOT analysis.

- Our Evaluations come as Concise, Standard or Advanced Evaluations.
- Supplier Performance Evaluations are a very cost effective method of assessing potential for improvement.
- Advanced Evaluations include recommendations for improvement and for achieving a higher rating.

The weighting of criteria and data can be customized to the Buyers’ needs.

CUSTOMIZED SOURCING SOLUTIONS

meeting client’s specific needs and objectives (incl. operational & sourcing strategy reviews etc.)

• Looking for new suppliers?
• Want to rate current sources or replace with better suppliers?
• Seeking customized sourcing solutions?

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Performance Evaluation Ratings

4 rating categories have been defined. They are applied at each evaluation level.

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AAA: state of the art in equipment and systems with excellent facilities that meet all recognised environmental standards. Work for internationally recognised quality brands. Management able to input design and merchandising ideas to clients. First class language and communications skills at all levels.

AA: all equipment is up to date and investment in methods and facilities continuing. Employ skilled staff and are competitive in service and cost. Excellent communications and established working relationships with international buyers.

A: have invested in modern equipment in last five years, and made improvements in performance, and environmental conditions. Competent and skilled management with good communication ability.

B: basic equipment with production control and management able to meet requirements of customer, and prepared to develop.

AAA: state of the art in equipment and systems with excellent facilities that meet all recognised environmental standards.

Key Advantages for Fashion/Apparel Brands & Retailers

   Trigon Select Performance Evalutations:

✓ find the best match of Buyers’ and Suppliers’ needs
✓ create the base for a reliable and profitable longer term business relationship
✓ reduce business costs and improve performance
✓ cover all aspects of manufacturing, management and business profiles
✓ can be weighted according the Brands’ & Retailers’ preferences
✓ are carried out by top senior apparel specialist on site, with many years of experience in apparel manufacturing and sourcing.

Optimising the apparel supply chain.

Our Specialists

- must have at least 25 years of direct practical experience with strong technical and management skills;
- are able to assess in detail strengths and weaknesses of apparel manufacturing operations;
- are able to identify the potential improvements that are feasible;
- are experienced in implementing improvement measures in apparel manufacturing facilities.

TRIGON SELECT LTD is a London based Company:

SPECIALISED in the assessment, development and management of the Textile Supply Chain, with particular focus on the apparel and fashion sector.

GLOBAL - with worldwide connections and a network of associates and representatives in Europe, Asia, Africa, North & Latin America, and Australia.

INTEGRATED RELIABLE EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER-ORIENTED INDEPENDENT

Trigon Select Ltd is

INTEGRATED RELIABLE EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER-ORIENTED INDEPENDENT

An integrated service and support in Management, Marketing, Finance, Technology and Engineering.

Trigon Select Ltd is

INTEGRATED RELIABLE EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER-ORIENTED INDEPENDENT

Connections and a network of associates and representatives in Europe, Asia, Africa, North & Latin America and Australia.

Trigon Select Ltd is

INTEGRATED RELIABLE EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER-ORIENTED INDEPENDENT

TSL Specialists have collectively worked on assignments in over 100 countries for private customers, financial and developmental institutions, international organisations, government agencies and multinational private banks.

Trigon Select Ltd is

INTEGRATED RELIABLE EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER-ORIENTED INDEPENDENT

TSL staff have worked in the Textile & Apparel Industry for not less than 25 years.

Trigon Select Ltd is

INTEGRATED RELIABLE EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER-ORIENTED INDEPENDENT

TSL offers solutions designed to meet the individual requirements of the customers.

Trigon Select Ltd is

INTEGRATED RELIABLE EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER-ORIENTED INDEPENDENT

TSL staff are completely independent offering neutral and unbiased expertise.

Executive Profiles

Geoffrey Willis, CText FTI, CEO

Dr Claudio D. Martelli, COO

Prof Dr Heikki Mattila, CTO

Donald Macdonald, CFO

Executive Profiles

Geoffrey Willis Claudio D. Martelli Heikki Mattila Donald Macdonald

• International Senior Apparel Industry Executive and Specialist
• Outstanding operational, management, sourcing and training skills
• More than 40 years apparel industry experience
• High number of successful projects for private customers and the World Bank around the globe

• Former positions of Mr Willis include:
  - Group Sourcing, Logistics and Technical Development Manager of global Sportswear Brand
  - Operations Director Europe of a worldwide Jeans Brand
  - Managing Director within a major UK Textile & Apparel Group
  - Managing Director of an American/European Workwear Group

Executive Profiles

Geoffrey Willis Claudio D. Martelli Heikki Mattila Donald Macdonald

• International Senior Management and Marketing Specialist
• Over 25 years sector experience
• Assignments for major textile and apparel manufacturers, top fashion brand holders and institutions,
   including both the EU Commission and The World Bank.
• Extensive expertise in strategic reviews, business plans, market and sector studies,
   market entry plans and the implementation of co-operation agreements and joint ventures
• International field work and research in more than 50 countries

Executive Profiles

Geoffrey Willis Claudio D. Martelli Heikki Mattila Donald Macdonald

• Qualified Textile Technologist and Management Accountant with high profile advisory experience in the fibres, textile and apparel    sectors
• Over 35 years international sector experience
• Extensive range of larger projects carried out in more than 75 countries worldwide on behalf of private sector clients, international    banks and government clients.

Executive Profiles

Geoffrey Willis Claudio D. Martelli Heikki Mattila Donald Macdonald

• Professor of Textile & Clothing Technology of the Tampere University of Technology, Tampere/Finland
• Research Projects at Tampere University of Technology with special focus on Supply Chain Management
• Visiting Professor of Applied Textile Management at the School of Textiles of the University of Borås/Sweden
• More than 40 years textile & apparel industry experience
• High number of successful projects for major textile & apparel producers and institutional clients (EU Commission, IFC/World    Bank, EBRD, UNIDO, USAID, National Ministries, National Textile & Apparel Trade & Industry Associations etc.)
• Extensive expertise in company evaluations, diagnostic studies, company & productivity development projects, business plans,    feasibility studies, sourcing & supply management restructuring studies, quality assurance system projects, textile & apparel    sector studies, international business venture projects
• Board Member in international textile & apparel ventures
• International field work and research in more than 40 countries

Linking the Best Supply Chain Partners.

Contact Us

If you have any queries and/or are interested in

TRIGON SELECT'S
APPAREL MAKER INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 'A.M.INT.'
PERFORMANCE PRE-EVALUATIONS
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

please contact
Dr Claudio D. Martelli, Chief Operations Officer
cmartelli@trigonselect.com
Mob +41 76 344 1001
         +39 344 095 1768

info@trigonselect.com
TRIGON SELECT LTD
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207 Regent Street
London W1B 3HH
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