ILSS Hot Topic Questions

What did Sowmya ask David Belasco?

Global disruptions are making lead times increasingly unpredictable and companies are investing heavily in technology and data to become more agile. But in your experience how much does true agility depend on internal company dynamics?

What did Jesus ask David Belasco?

As Chief Global Sourcing Officer at The Levy Group during Covid-19, what were the immediate tactics implemented in order to mitigate the effects of unpredictable lead times caused by a global issue and how has that experience altered the manner in which you calculate or structure your future projects?

What did Kara ask David Belasco?

Global diversification protects against supply chain disruptions but can increase exposure to exchange-rate volatility and financial uncertainty. For a company like G-Tex Apparel, how do you decide when diversification benefits justify the added costs and risks, and how might this differ across business models and value propositions?

What did Yandry ask David Belasco?

Across your career at different companies, how have you seen the topics of climate change and sustainability in the textile industry emerge from the aspects of corporate transparency, circularity, and consumer behavior?

What did Sowmya ask Dan Rothmann?

As AI becomes increasingly accessible, if every luxury brand trains it around its own brand DNA, could this widespread adoption lead to sameness across the industry?

What did Nicole ask Dan Rothmann?

At what point does increasing efficiency in trend interpretation and content production through AI compromise a brand's creative differentiation, given that AI platforms risk producing similar output?

What did Sylvia ask Dan Rothmann?

Can AI-driven pricing maximize revenue and EBITDA while maintaining fairness, brand loyalty, and brand equity in Luxury Fashion?

What did Nora ask Bill Gunn?

How would you compare a public relations manager to an executive coach as they both deal with improving and strengthening a client’s communication and reputation?

What did Jesus ask Bill Gunn?

Learning how to navigate failure is a necessary quality for a successful leader. Throughout your career leading teams at organizations such as Coach and Gap, how have you developed a culture where mistakes become opportunities for evolution rather than a situation where individuals may be afraid to come forward?

What did Sarah ask David Belasco?

While consumers are demanding more natural fibers, the unique properties of synthetic fibers make them nearly impossible to replace, even for high-end fashion labels. How do you foresee brands navigating awareness of eco-responsibilities with the reality that synthetic fibers cannot simply be replaced, technically or economically, at scale?