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Tell us what you think! (SMS)Beena Miriam Scheer chats with Javier Fernández Poyo on Tukatalks. In this episode, Javier shares how to get out of your comfort zone, how to strategically implement technology for the benefit of your customers, and how to be humble, above all.Javier Fernández Poyo is an innovation expert with more than 15 years of experience in the retail sector. He is co-founder of Vangelis Tech Missions, to support and help the ecosystem in Cuba and the Caribbean in its development. He has worked in several relevant positions in the most operational areas of companies such as Decathlon and Desigual, in the latter as Director of Innovation, being the main precursor of the startup accelerator Awesome Lab. He has currently published his first book "The Innovation Manifesto" and develops his work as an independent expert in innovation and advisor to different startups and corporations, in addition to teaching and giving lectures.WATCH with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/YanIXcFuLwUEPISODE LINKS:"El Manifiesto de la Innovación" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Manifiesto-Innovaci%C3%B3n-Spanish-Javier-Fern%C3%A1ndez/dp/8410610973Vangelis Tech Missions website: https://vangelistech.org/FOLLOW BEENA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beena-miriam-scheer-478b3a62/If you love Tukatalks, please leave us a five star review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Joie Rucker, Owner of JDV Consulting, joins Ram Sareen on Tukatalks to discuss how to successfully grow a fashion business, the importance of communication in fashion design, and the need to bring back amazing customer experiences in store and online.Joie Rucker has been a leader and entrepreneur in the fashion industry for many years and continues to build her ongoing track record of success through deep knowledge and continuous learning. She trained and thrived in large company environments early in her career, working for companies like Levi Strauss & Co. and Guess Jeans. She then graduated to become a successful start-up Founder at Dutch LLC, dba Joie, one of the pioneers of the Contemporary market.  Since selling her shares in the Joie brand, she has gone on to found five additional successful contemporary brands.She has a proven track record of brand building and is now sharing her expertise with start-ups and existing brands, helping them navigate their paths to success through her coaching service, JDV Consulting.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.EPISODE LINKS:Joie Rucker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joieruckerIf you love Tukatalks, please leave us a five star review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Ram Sareen built his fashion technology company, Tukatech, on unlimited training, support, and engineering. Training was not just for the CAD operators who would do their daily work on the software, but also for middle and senior management to know what kind of information they could expect from the software.Unfortunately, as management at apparel companies changes, their training has been lost and businesses are suffering as a result. This episode of Tukatalks is for fashion business owners who want to recover that training and learn how they can get more return on their investment from the TUKAcad software.Contact tukateam@tukatech.com to start a consultation with a Tukatech specialist.If you love Tukatalks, please leave us a five star review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

In this unique episode of Tukatalks, Ram Sareen shares some of his personal health journey, his philosophy when starting Tukatech, and why he believes that family owned businesses are more resilient than public companies. Toward the end, Sareen shares clips submitted by Tukatech employees sharing how they have grown during their time with the company.Ram Sareen started his fashion technology company, Tukatech, after a short-lived early retirement. At age 45, he'd had a cardiac arrest on a dentist's chair due to excessive anesthesia. He was declared dead, but was miraculously revived. With this second chance came a new perspective on life, people, and the reality that one day we all will leave this world. He decided to leave corporate America and retire early.Just a few months into retirement, Sareen became restless from boredom. He knew he needed more than a life of leisure. He wanted to create something that made a difference, and thus Tukatech was born.Sareen started Tukatech as a passion project, and was determined to avoid the common pitfalls of public companies. Tukatech remains a private, family-owned business to this day. This has given Sareen the ability to run his company his way, and to prioritize the development of his team over quarterly profit goals. This decision recently proved to be a wise one.About 30 years later, in early 2024, Ram Sareen went in for a medical check up before a planned trip to Asia. The doctors discovered multiple blocked arteries in his heart, indicating a looming "silent heart attack," miraculously caught just in time to operate and repair the blockages.Sareen was not allowed to work during nearly 2 months of recovery. Tukatech, however, continued operating and supporting users from all over the world. Some CEOs like to brag that nothing gets done without them. For Sareen, however, this trial proved that no matter what happens to him, his team is what makes Tukatech resilient.If you love Tukatalks, please leave us a five star review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Beena Miriam Scheer interviews Paola Cirelli on Tukatalks. In this episode, Paola shares why sustainability must include respect for people, what can be learned from living in an unstable economic climate, and why it's vital for fashion schools to show students the realities of the fashion industry before they graduate.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.WATCH with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/pOxUii159lIEPISODE LINKS:Paola Cirelli website: https://fashiondesignthinking.com/Maldita Moda Club podcast: https://fashiondesignthinking.com/malditamodaclubFOLLOW BEENA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beena-miriam-scheer-478b3a62/FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

How can apparel businesses think about artificial intelligence, when so many have yet to successfully integrate virtual technology into their product development?If you are still making physical samples after adding 3D to your fashion design process, you need to reevaluate your 3D system and how you use it. Ram Sareen outlines four things every apparel business must look for when considering 3D fashion technology: digital patterns, 3D fit models, digital cloth, and an open system.EPISODE LINKS:Why Morphing 3D Fit Models Doesn't Work: https://youtu.be/9zIVIpucvUI?si=447Qpbv2jJ7zA03pVizoo: https://www.vizoo3d.com/Swatchbook: https://www.swatchbook.us/Sowtex: https://sowtex.com/FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Renée T. Bavineau joins Ram Sareen to discuss why clothes don't fit, and what fashion brands can do to fix it. They cover problems defining the right base size, antiquated grading practice, fitting on mannequins, and more.Renée is a retail veteran who has dedicated her career to fit and sizing. In 2004, she founded Raise The Bar RTB LLC where she partners and strategizes with brands to implement innovative business models that are efficient, inclusive and sustainable.EPISODE LINKS:What the Fit 1.0: https://www.therobinreport.com/what-the-fit-1-0/Dare to FIT: https://www.therobinreport.com/dare-to-fit/FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

In response to Stefano Aldighieri's Open Letter to Gap, Inc. Ram Sareen and Sal Minicucci began reminiscing about the iconic American brand, and in particular the Gap 1969 jeans designed by Adriano Goldschmied, launched in 1999. Along with Jae Chung -- a denim finishings expert who happened to be visiting the Tukatech office --  Ram and Sal discuss what made these jeans so special, and why denim in general is such an enticing artistic medium.EPISODE LINKS:Open Letter to Gap, Inc. by Stefano Aldighieri (published with permission to the Tukatech website): https://tukatech.com/open-letter-to-gap-inc/FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Adriano Goldschmied, the 'Godfather of Denim' joins Ram Sareen to share his secret to creating must-have denim brands, why denim is such a creative medium, and how to get the right people to buy your product.Adriano Goldschmied earned his 'Godfather' title from working for nearly 50 years in the denim industry. In his long career he has pioneered many new techniques and styles which are still popular today, but the most notable contribution is revolutionizing how the world looks and wears this amazing fabric, denim. Since setting up the groundbreaking King's Shop in Cortina D'Ampezzo in the early 1970s, he hasn't stopped creating and pushing the boundaries. He has created some of the most successful and recognizable denim brands in the world, including Goldie, A Gold E, Diesel, Replay, Gap 1969, AG Adriano Goldschmied and GoldSign.  Some of his most notable achievements include the invention of the stonewash technique, the experimentation and use of Tencel fibers, creating unprecedented super stretch denim and most importantly, starting the conversation and implementation of sustainable methods in the denim industry as early as the 1990s. Currently a member of the CFDA, Adriano is as busy and innovative as ever.Adriano founded House of Gold with his partner, Vincenzo Marrocco in 2014.  Today House of Gold is a specializing in designing, manufacturing and distributing premium denim-inspired fabrics.  This venture has allowed Adriano to keep pushing sustainability in the denim world, while at the same time remaining at the forefront of innovation, starting from the fiber itself all the way to the finishings.EPISODE LINKS:With the Relaunch of Daily Blue, the Godfather of Denim Will Never Retire: https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2023/jan/05/relaunch-daily-blue-godfather-denim-will-never-ret/Adriano Goldschmied Resurrects Daily Blue: https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-brands/adriano-goldschmied-revives-daily-blue-brand-japanese-denim-tencel-390313/The Godfather of Denim, Adriano Goldschmied, Takes a Page From History to Launch His New Brand: https://wwd.com/fashion-news/denim/adriano-goldschmied-daily-blue-sustainable-denim-los-angeles-made-1235453098/FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Prof. Dr. Gerrit Heinemann is Professor of Business Administration, Management and Commerce as well as founder and head of the eWeb Research Center at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences.  He is one of the most distinguished retail experts in the German-speaking world. Heinemann has 20 years of commercial experience, in every position from apprentice to CEO of a European retail group, and is now one of the leading e-commerce researchers.In addition to more than 400 specialist articles, he has written 25 books specializing on the most relevant retail topics, including Intelligent Retail, E-commerce, Online and Multi-channel Trade, Digitization, and Future of Trade.Prof. Dr. Gerrit Heinemann joins Ram Sareen on Tukatalks to discuss the present challenges of retail, how new manufacturing models can support better retail practices, and the role fit plays in return rates.EPISODE LINKS:Intelligent Retail on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.be/-/en/Gerrit-Heinemann/dp/3658383151FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Alison A. Nieder joins Ram Sareen to discuss journalism in the fashion industry, the best and worst of apparel business practices, and the future of manufacturing while balancing automation and human input.Alison is co-founder of creative content agency Interesting Monster Media. She has more than 25 years experience in the apparel industry, including covering all aspects of apparel design, production and marketing as the executive editor of California Apparel News.Before shifting to journalism, Alison worked in the apparel industry in California and New York. Alison holds a bachelor of science degree in textiles and clothing with an emphasis in advertising from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree in journalism from New York University.EPISODE LINKS:Reach Alison at Alison@InterestingMonsterMedia.comFOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Paul Guez joins Ram Sareen, the host of Tukatalks, to share how he got into the denim business, how the fashion industry has changed during his decades-long career, and what denim entrepreneurs need to know before they get into the business.Paul Guez became “the denim guy” when he collaborated with designer Maurice Sasson to create the brand, Sasson Jeans. Known for their vibrant commercials and catchy tagline — Oo La La! Sasson — Sasson became a coveted fashion brand for women's fashion, and even expanded to children's wear.Long before “influencer” was a job title, Paul Guez understood the power of creating a brand that customers could connect with and would remember. Sasson Jeans commercials regularly featured celebrities like Elton John, the New York Rangers hockey team, and Lou Piniella.EPISODE LINKS:Paul Guez's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-guez-0480b019/Current Elliot Website: https://www.currentelliott.com/FOLLOW RAM SAREEN:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tukatech/CONNECT:Website: tukatech.com/tukatalksYouTube: youtube.com/c/TUKATALKSNever miss an episode! Subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.

Sewn products manufacturers box themselves into thinking they are "pants manufacturers," or "dress manufacturers," or "shirt manufacturers." The reality is that most products require similar processes, people, and equipment to manufacture.Clothing businesses in Canada must be versatile manufacturers, due to the relatively small population size spread across a large geographical area. This requires innovative process engineering to adapt the same people and machinery to whatever the next order requires. There is no room to waste time, talent, or material.In this episode, Ram Sareen shares how to make changes to your apparel production processes that will produce measurable and visible results:✓ ZERO buffers✓ ZERO pre-inspection of fabric,✓ ZERO fabric relaxation✓ ZERO ticketingTukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.NOTE:This episode of Tukatalks discusses how the use of technology eliminates processes in apparel manufacturing. We take great care to maintain neutrality on Tukatalks, as it is an educational platform, not for sales or promotional material. The specific examples of technology mentioned in this episode are software and machinery developed and sold by Tukatech, the fashion technology company owned by Ram Sareen. However, we believe the information shared in this episode will be of value to apparel businesses regardless of their technology systems.EPISODE LINKS:Ram Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1

Ram Sareen talks to long-time friend Joe Ganete. When he took over his father's grading business as a young adult, he never dreamed he would spend 20 years as an expert apparel grader. He was an early adopter of computerized grading and marking. In 1990 he developed a 10-lesson video course to teach his team and the industry the proper methods and techniques of apparel grading.Ganete left the apparel industry to pursue his lifelong dream of being a police officer, and took the same spirit of excellence with him. Always tech forward, he now runs a company that tracks ammunition in police armories across the world.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.OUTLINE:00:00 - Introduction02:11 - What is pattern grading?03:28 - How did you get involved in the grading business?08:36 - We could see that grading would be automated09:23 - Why invest so much money in technology?13:38 - Proper training is required, even with technology14:55 - Introduction to Apparel Grading course17:18 - Doing everything with excellence18:38 - Armorer Link armory software20:19 - Course preview clip22:42 - Thanks for watching!COURSE - INTRODUCTION TO APPAREL GRADING:You'll get 10 video lessons, plus all this when you enroll:✓ 180-page workbook with expert tips✓ Exercises for additional practice✓ 46 practice patterns✓ BONUS lesson for grading in TUKAcad100 for $100 - The first 100 students to enroll get this course for only $100.($499 regular price)Enroll: https://academy.tukatech.com/p/introduction-to-apparel-grading

Demand manufacturing doesn't have to mean "made-to-order," or "small batch." Rather, keeping inventory digital until a customer order comes through actually allows fashion businesses to offer MORE options (colors, sizes, etc.) for their products, without maintaining physical inventory.Ram Sareen explains how attention to fit inspired the concept of demand manufacturing in the apparel industry back in 2012.EPISODE LINKS:Ram Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1CONNECT:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TUKATALKS- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/372...- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalks/#fashionpodcast #fashiontechnology #whatNOTtodo

For many fashion businesses, MRP simply means calculating approximately how much fabric is required, adding a margin on top of that, then booking the fabric order. Marker making is seen as a parallel, but separate process, and little thought is given to the handling of the fabric in the cutting room.Instead, apparel companies should have a dedicated person whose sole responsibility is managing materials from planning to cutting. With proper implementation, your Materials Manager could save your business 5% or more in fabric utilization.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.EPISODE LINKS:Ram Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1CONNECT:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TUKATALKS- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/372...- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalks/#fashionpodcast #fashiontechnology #whatNOTtodo

For all the new technologies and buzzwords in the fashion industry, there are still too many samples and garments being made and later thrown away. Maybe an apparel business has implemented technology, but does that mean that they are really being innovative?Ram Sareen breaks down the difference between "renovating" an apparel business model and actually "innovating" with a new paradigm. He warns not to get too excited about fashion technology that fails to address the root of a problem, whether it's in product development, production, or retail.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.EPISODE LINKS:Ram Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1CONNECT:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TUKATALKS - Twitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/372...- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalks/ #fashionpodcast #fashiontechnology #whatNOTtodo

Fashion industry legend Walter Wilhelm joins Ram Sareen to discuss how the evolution of technology has enabled industry newcomers to start businesses with no baggage. Technology is a must for businesses who wish to operate local, on-demand, made to order, microfactories, or other agile manufacturing models.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do. If you found something in this conversation insightful, click the share button and send it to a friend!EPISODE LINKS:WWA Advisors' Website: https://wwaadvisors.com/Ram Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1OUTLINE:00:00 - Welcome to Tukatalks!00:28 - Introduction to Walter Wilhelm03:17 - The early technology was not very easy to use and expensive06:22 - Now young people can use technology with little training08:09 - The pandemic forced apparel businesses to think locally09:51 - 3D software and soft body forms help fashion companies achieve good fit15:07 - Garment companies are too afraid to be the first to try new technology17:29 - Japanese company Asahi was the first to prove the concept of 3D fitting and sampling in the mid-1980s19:10 - Shima Seiki is a tech pioneer and wants people to experience Japanese cutlure when they did business together22:06 - Focus on demand manufacturing, with no samples and no inventory27:25 - A lot of new made-to-order clothes businesses are started by people who have no experience in fashion30:31 - Garment companies pray that the numbers will add up at the end of the year31:32 - "Microfactory" doesn't mean small, and it's happening now33:10 - The three tiers of fashion goods36:14 - Everyone knows they get the lowest price from Walmart and Amazon38:00 - Why do brands buy in a 12321 ratio?41:21 - Why try on mirrors fail as a fitting solution43:46 - Tesla's direct to consumer model should be an inspiration to fashion brands and retailers 47:54 - In 2018 Ram Sareen predicted that by 2023 the industry would produce 40% fewer garments49:22 - Walter Wilhelm's parting wisdom for companies getting back into local manufacturing51:41 - Thank you Walter Wilhelm for sharing what not to do!

Regardless of fashion category, consistent fit is essential for a brand to build customer trust and loyalty. The key to consistent fit? A good fit model.John Gallagher and Dale Noelle are two of the most prominent fit models in the fashion industry. You may not know their names, but if you're in the garment business you've probably used their body forms, measurements, or even 3D avatars.If you've ever worn Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Gap, Calvin Klein, Walmart, or other major brands you have almost certainly worn something fitted on Dale or John.In this discussion with Ram Sareen, Dale and John talk about why fit models are so important for any fashion brand; how a good fit model can help save your company money; which technology is helping reduce the number of fit samples; and more!Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.EPISODE LINKS:Dale Noelle- Website: https://truemodel.net- Instagram: @DaleNoelle_TRUEJohn Gallagher- Website: https://thecriticalfit.comRam Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://tukatech.com/tukatalks/Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2V4JpxTSpotify: https://bit.ly/spotify-tukatalksRSS: https://tukatech.com/category/tukatalks/feed/FOLLOW TUKATALKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncOu0pO4ADxefRtdV-1oGATwitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/37259546/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/

The fashion industry has a not-so-glamorous, dirty little secret: fashion waste. Learn about the industry's waste problem and its potential solutions here.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://tukatech.com/tukatalks/Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2V4JpxTSpotify: https://bit.ly/spotify-tukatalksRSS: https://tukatech.com/category/tukatalks/feed/FOLLOW TUKATALKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncOu0pO4ADxefRtdV-1oGATwitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/37259546/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/

Marta Miller (Co-Founder of Lefty Production Co.) returns for her second appearance on Tukatalks to discuss how her life and fashion production business has changed post-pandemic.The two share how the fashion industry helped fellow businesses and hospitals to pivot their manufacturing toward PPE products, during one of the most difficult times in recent memory. Marta and Ram also discuss how encouraging it is to see the new generation of fashion business owners show fearlessness in not being afraid to make mistakes and pivot in the face of uncertainty.EPISODE LINKS:Lefty Production Co.'s Website: https://www.leftyproductionco.com/Lefty Production Co.'s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftyproductionco/Lefty Production Co.'s Twitter: https://twitter.com/leftyproductRam Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://tukatech.com/tukatalks/Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2V4JpxTSpotify: https://bit.ly/spotify-tukatalksRSS: https://tukatech.com/category/tukatalks/feed/FOLLOW TUKATALKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncOu0pO4ADxefRtdV-1oGATwitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/37259546/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/

Frances Harder joins Ram Sareen to discuss the 10th edition of her must-read fashion industry textbooks for professionals: Fashion For Profit. The two share horror stories from their time counseling new businesses and start ups, and how being unfamiliar with technical knowledge or standard practices can become very expensive. Frances and Ram also share what they think fashion colleges and universities need to do to keep up with the industry, and how failing to do so hurts students.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.EPISODE LINKS:BUY Fashion For Profit: https://fashionforprofit.com/product/fashion-for-profit-book-english-new-10th-edition/Fashion For Profit Website: https://fashionforprofit.com/Frances Harder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-harder-4a604813/Frances Harder: https://twitter.com/francesharderRam Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1CONNECT:- Podcast website: https://tukatech.com/tukatalks/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TUKATALKS- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/37259546/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalks/

Christine Daal (Fashion Coach, Fashion Angel Warrior) joins Ram Sareen to discuss how fashion brands can bounce back! What if there were things you could do right now, that could set you up to be prosperous and profitable after the pandemic?! Top fashion consultant Christine Daal will discuss; marketing examples on how to make your brand stand out from the competition during this time, launch strategy options, 11 things you should be focusing on, key strategies in events, e-commerce, and more! With every obstacle comes opportunity. Now is not the time to panic, now is the time to prosper!Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.EPISODE LINKS:Fashion Angel Warrior Website: https://fashionangelwarrior.com/Fashion Angel Warrior YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/fashionangelwarrior/Christine Daal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/FashionWarrior1Christine Daal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashionangelwarrior/Ram Sareen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tukatech/Ram Sareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamKSareen1CONNECT:- Podcast website: https://tukatech.com/tukatalks/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TUKATALKS- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/37259546/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalks/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalks/

You can reduce your garment manufacturing cost by 10% with this simple paradigm shift: the most high-skilled job in the cutting room is NOT fabric cutting. It is fabric SPREADING.If engineered properly, one person can spread and inspect fabric at the same time. With proper fabric planning and roll management, you can eliminate ticketing and still control shading, while maximizing every inch of fabric that can be used.In this episode, Ram Sareen shares real world footage of the best fabric spreading practices in action and explains how good engineering can turn your cutting room from your biggest headache into your most valuable asset.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalksTwitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks

Ram Sareen chats with Mark D'Sa to discuss the nature of relationships between fashion businesses before and after COVID. Whose responsibility is it to determine compliance and workplace conditions? How can apparel producers engineer quality into their garments? What can we learn from the past about how to move forward in the apparel industry?Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalksTwitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks

Ram Sareen chats with Mark D'Sa to discuss the nature of relationships between fashion businesses before and after COVID. Did the pandemic complicate relationships, or were they already complicated before? How do Wall Street and consumer behavior affect the equilibrium of apparel contracting and outsourcing?Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalksTwitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks

This episode is the replay of a conversation between Ram Sareen and David Birnbaum hosted by Just-Style in the Cut the Noise webinar on September 23, 2020.The key to developing a fashion business strategy is problem solving. Problem solving is not that difficult. It is not rocket science. Then again, to the rocket scientist, rocket science is not that difficult at least when compared to filling out a tax return. It is just what we do.Problem solving is a three-part process:Agree there is a problemRecognize that solving the problem is sufficiently important to pay the priceDevise a comprehensive integrated strategy based on accurate informationThe obstacle is all about point 3. Using accurate information. In truth, we are all drowning in a sea of noise.Some start with a solution, then shoehorn the data to fit that solution. Others employ one dataset to prove their point when a second or even a third dataset would provide better, more accurate information.This seminar serves two purposes.To show how to separate out the noise and devise a strategy based on accurate informationTo provide solutions for serious problems facing Asia’s garment export industriesThis is not some academic, theoretical exercise but practical, doable strategies that can materially affect millions of lives.One final question: Why present this on a public platform? Would it not be better to speak directly to relevant governments and/or the national industry organizations?Industries, countries, and perhaps the entire world are run by a dominant minority. It is only during a time of crisis, such as now, that the dominant minority can be replaced by a new creative minority. However, the dominant minority will not go down without a fight. Effecting real change requires ownership of the tools of change. Going to governments allows them to distort the process to protect themselves and their power. Going public denies the ability to distort.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tukatalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tukatalksTwitter: https://twitter.com/tukatalks

Ram Sareen explains the reason behind his mantra: fashion is fit. Here he tells a story about how he was able to buy a business for $200 because the seller didn't realize how important getting the right fit means for fashion businesses.========================TUKATALKS is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @tukatalks

As 3D software has become more popular in fashion companies, many are frustrated that adding 3D design doesn't seem to be reducing the amount of work required for product development -- or the number of physical samples required for approval. Ram Sareen has honed in on the foundational issue that prevents fashion businesses from succeeding in 3D fashion design and fit: the integrity of the 3D model. Here, he explains why the 3D model is so important, and the harmful practices that ruin fit.========================TUKATALKS is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @tukatalks

Everyone has a customer, whether a vendor, brand, retailer, or consumer. No matter who your customer is, you need to know what they want. Join us as we discuss how to get ahead of your customer's needs, no matter your role in the supply chain.This conversation with David Birnbaum, Muhammad Erkan and Emma Birnbaum is hosted by Ram Sareen.========================TUKATALKS is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @tukatalks

Inspired by the food truck concept, mobile boutiques could offer fashion businesses a new way to engage with customers while navigating occupancy and distance restrictions. Bring the boutique directly to the customer!========================TUKATALKS is the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hands-on experience.Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @tukatalks

Message to apparel vendors and manufacturers: Your risk should have rewards. Instead of financing brands and retailers with upfront development costs and delayed or foregone payment, adapt your business model for your talents.

Ram Sareen sits down with Stefano Aldighieri (President, Another Design Studio 2.0) to discuss the disruption in the denim industry and the current state of sustainability in fashion.

Ram Sareen sits down with Trent MacLean (COO, MISA Los Angeles) to discuss the evolution of fashion from past to present, the uneasy balance between fast fashion and sustainability, and the importance of C-level executives learning the entire business from the ground up.

Ram Sareen sits down with Jeff Streader (Managing Director, Go Global) to discuss the issue of declining creativity in the United States, importance of agility for grasping new opportunities, and the evolution into data-driven analysis within the fashion industry.Jeff Streader, an apparel industry veteran, has held prominent titles such as Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Guess, Vice President of Global Sourcing at VF Corp, and various Management positions at Oxford Industries for over 18 years. Jeff is currently the managing director at Go Global.Join the conversation at https://tukatech.com/tukatalks/

Ram Sareen sits down with Muhammed Erkan (Director of Business Development, M.K. Sons) to discuss where Millennials fit in the fashion industry, how he branched out from his family's business, and more!

Ram Sareen sits down with Ilse Metchek (President of the California Fashion Association) to discuss the importance of fit, the craft of pattern-making, and more.

Ram Sareen sits down with Muhammed Erkan (M.K. Sons), Asad Soorty (Soorty Enterprises), and Dhanyal (Apparel Design Research Center) to discuss their own buying preferences, secondhand clothes shopping, and the role of Millennials in fashion businesses.

Ram Sareen sits down with Marta Miller (Co-Founder of Lefty Production Co.) to discuss social media, clothing subscriptions, sustainability, and more.

Ram Sareen sits down with Ilse Metchek (President of the California Fashion Association) to discuss starting a fashion brand, the future of the fashion industry, and more.

Welcome to TUKATALKS, the show where fashion industry experts share real-world knowledge gained through hand-on experience. TUKATALKS is hosted by Ram Sareen, the Founder and Head Coach of Tukatech.TUKATALKS will feature discussions between apparel professionals about their experiences breaking into the industry, their successes and shortcomings, and new things for the industry to consider.To join the conversation, visit tukatech.com/tukatalks.Thank you for listening, and don’t miss the first episode of TUKATALKS!