After being off the sourcing radar for almost a decade, suddenly everyone is starting to talk about Pakistan.

The combination of brands looking to diversify sourcing - and the benefits of having a the entire supply chain from fiber to finished garment in country - is putting a shine on Pakistan and boosting it up the sourcing tier list.

But Pakistan is more than simply another one of the countries where brands used to source until other places became more attractive.

To learn more about the massive opportunities in Pakistan, I reached out to my good friend Will Bettendorf, Director South Asia and Supply Chain Marketing, at Cotton Council International. If anyone knows the real opportunities in a country it’s Will.

He’s spent over two decades working hands on with most of Asia biggest mills and manufacturers . So he not only knows Pakistan, he’s able to accurately compare and contrast the county with all of the other key sourcing nations.

Recently I had the opportunity to join him and his team at a CCI event in Pakistan where I was able to meet some of the industry’s leading manufacturers and buying offices learn about the strategic advantages the country offers - especially as we face a more complex sourcing environment.

In this podcast Will shares his views on why Pakistan is poised to be the go-to place for sustainable apparel sourcing.


USEFUL LINKS:

Learn more about the US Cotton Trust Protocol: https://trustuscotton.org/

Learn more about US Cotton: https://cottonusa.org

Connect with Will Bettendorf on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bettendorf-61455a5/

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Do people still have employment opportunities in a world increasingly focused on AI?

And if so, where? And what competitive advantage do they have?

Turns out, there are still big opportunities for people in the workplace.

The key is to understand what value humans can offer that technology can’t. And how smart companies will see the strategic advantage of balancing people with AI.

To find out more about where humans have an advantage in an increasingly tech-driven world, I reached out to Ron Thurston, retail consultant and bestselling author.

In his new book, ‘Human Pride’, Ron talks about the critical role people play in the retail sector - from entry level roles to C-suites leadership.

In this podcast Ron is going to share retail-proven insights on

• The importance of human connection in driving that all important customer retention.
• Why retailers need to identify and optimize each employee’s strengths in order to reduce staff turnover.
• How non-linear career paths can be strategic for growth in today’s retail landscape.
• Why people of all ages might want to consider the incredible opportunities in a retail career.

USEFUL LINKS:

Ron Thurston's book "Human Pride" on Amazon

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What if you could find a system that maximized luck and generated outsized returns?

A method based on decision science that led you to make better choices - in both your business and personal life.

That’s exactly what Daniel Kang did. He learned how to use asymmetric bets to win scholarships that paid for his education, as well as to raise millions of dollars to fund his startup.

He then used this principle to land a book deal with leading business-book publisher Wiley & Sons.

Today Daniel Kang joins us here to share what he’s learned as the CEO & co-founder of a Y-Combinator backed startup Flowbo, as a venture capitalist at Softbank’s Vision Fund and how what he learned in pilot training taught him about running a business.

His new book “The Super Upside Factor: Asymmetric Principles that Will 10X Your Life” is a practical playbook to maximize luck in life and career.

The book is a must read for anyone looking to apply the principles that have enabled a few companies to outperform - even in challenging environments.

Daniel used asymmetric bets to elevate himself out of poverty and to become a wildly successful entrepreneur and recognized author. Let’s unpack what’s behind this methodology and how we can apply to in our lives.

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