Fireside Chat: The Urgency of Technology Adoption in Fashion Manufacturing

The global fashion industry is facing growing pressure due to rising raw material prices and labour costs. Profit margins are shrinking, and challenges are increasing as order books become more fragmented and the shift to on-demand production intensifies. Additionally, customers are conscious about ethical and sustainable manufacturing, which demands greater transparency throughout the supply chain.

To navigate these challenges, fashion manufacturers are leveraging digital transformation to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. Digital transformation is no longer a choice but an urgent necessity and calls for a rapid adoption across the supply chain.

Join us for a virtual fireside chat with Celil Zeki, Vice President – Operations at Delta Galil Egypt and Milas Levent, Director – Sales & Customer Success at Coats Digital as they share their perspectives on these topics and provide valuable insights to fashion manufacturers on how to stay competitive and profitable amidst this challenging environment.

Designed specifically for fashion manufacturers, Coats Digital’s Manufacturing Suite of Solutions enables fashion manufacturers optimise operations, boost profits, and meet the rising demand for sustainable manufacturing practices. Find out how digital transformation can accelerate growth and innovation for your business in 2025.

There will be a Q&A session towards the end where you can ask your questions.

📅 Thursday, 20^th March
⏰9 AM GMT | 11 AM Cairo | 12 Noon Istanbul | 2:30 PM New Delhi | 3 PM Dhaka | 4 PM Jakarta/ Bangkok/ Ho Chi Minh

Register now and take the next step in your digital transformation journey!

Speakers

Celil Zeki
Vice President – Operations, Delta Galil Egypt
Celil Zeki is a business leader with extensive experience in global manufacturing, specialising in Lean Six Sigma and textile dyeing. With a strong track record managing operations across 15 countries, he has led multi-million dollar projects, driving cost efficiencies, productivity, and safety. Celil is an expert in manufacturing management, quality systems, and strategic leadership, with a focus on Industry 4.0 and environmental health and safety.

Milas Levent
Sales Director – EMEA Region, Coats Digital
Milas heads the EMEA Region at Coats Digital – a global technology business driving the digital transformation of the fashion supply chain. With a strong focus on Industry 4.0, Milas provides expert consultation to apparel manufacturers, guiding them through their digital transformation journey. By implementing cutting-edge technologies, Milas helps organisations increase productivity, improve operational efficiency, and achieve significant cost reductions. His work empowers manufacturers to optimise their processes, ultimately enhancing profitability and driving long-term success.

Behnam Ghasemi (Moderator)
Editor-in-Chief, Kohan Textile Journal
Behnam Ghasemi is Editor-in-Chief and Founder at Kohan Textile Journal – a leading magazine for the Textile and Fashion industry, Textile machinery, Synthetic Fibers, Carpet & Flooring and Nonwovens in MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) which is published every two months. Our website provides latest industry news and insights. Kohan Journal also acts as an official media partner for various professional events in the region.