Online Fashion Manufacturing: Turning challenges into opportunities with technology

With proposed tariffs, soaring raw material and labour costs, and tightening profit margins, manufacturers are facing unprecedented pressure. Join this fireside chat to discover how to stay competitive.

The global fashion industry is at a crossroads. With proposed tariffs, soaring raw material and labour costs, and tightening profit margins, manufacturers are facing unprecedented pressure. Order volumes are becoming more fragmented, the shift to on-demand production is accelerating, and consumers are demanding greater transparency, ethics, and sustainability across the supply chain.

The new tariffs are compounding these challenges—making it clear that the old ways of working are no longer enough.

So how can fashion manufacturers stay competitive and profitable in such a turbulent landscape? The answer lies in digital transformation.

Join us for an insightful virtual fireside chat featuring:

Mr. Khomkrit Hemrit, EVP of Production, Garment Division at Nan Yang Textile Group, Vietnam
Mr. Karthik Duraisamy, Director – Sales & Customer Success, South Asia at Coats Digital

Together, they’ll discuss how digital tools can help you:

Cut costs and boost efficiency
Simulate production planning with real-time insights and alerts
Improve method-time-cost standards and establish accurate SMVs
Increase agility and responsiveness to market shifts
Deliver assured ROI while building a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem

This is more than a conversation—it’s a roadmap to transformation.

Watch the on-demand video now!

Fashion Manufacturing: Turning challenges into opportunities with technology

28-05-2025

Location Time

13:00 India
13:30 Bangladesh

Speakers

Khomkrit Hemrit

EVP of Production at Nan Yang Garment, Thailand

Mr. Khomkrit Hemrit is the Executive Vice President of Production at Nan Yang Garment, subsidiary of Nan Yang Textile Group, one of Thailand’s largest vertically integrated textile and apparel conglomerates. With over 25 years of experience in garment production, he leads end-to-end operations across multiple factories, covering diverse product categories including shirts, pants, polos, jackets, and performance wear.
Mr. Khomkrit is a driving force behind the company’s smart manufacturing transformation and has initiated multiple digitalisation projects to enhance efficiency, visibility, and responsiveness. He also champions workforce development and technical capability building, ensuring the organisation remains agile and aligned with evolving global market demands. His leadership continues to position Nan Yang Garment as a trusted and forward-thinking partner to leading international fashion brands.

Karthik Duraisamy

Director - Sales & Customer Success, South Asia at Coats Digital

Karthik serves as the Director of Sales & Customer Success for South Asia at Coats Digital, the software arm of Coats Group PLC. With a strong background in the technology sector, he leads digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the fashion supply chain in the region.
He specialises in deploying business-critical software solutions tailored to the textile, garment, and fashion industries. Karthik is deeply involved in change management, guiding manufacturers through the adoption of agile, transparent, and sustainable production practices. His dedication to operational excellence and sustainability is helping shape the future of fashion manufacturing in South Asia.