One of the most frequently used buzz words in the apparel industry these days is 'digitization'. 

 

The concept is appealing:  save time, reduce costs, and amp agility.  The reality is often quite different.

 

One of the areas we'll be exploring at FASHCON is the real world application of new technologies.   We'll look at what's working, how it's being implemented in various design and production situations, and what companies and technicians have learned. 

 

Leading this discussion is Ken Tan, Business Experience Consultant at Dassault Systemes. 

 

 

About Ken Chew Tan

Ken Chew Tan an avid student of retail-related technology, strategic planning and marketing.

 

He has over 25 years of experience in the fashion- & retail-related technology industry mainly in the domains of 3D Design; 3D Product Development & Simulation; Production, Digital Marketing & Retail.

 

Ken is part of Dassault Systemes’s worldwide Industry Team with a mission to bring transformative digital technologies to Home & Lifestyle, Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail Industries. He is the Director of Business Consulting.

 

In his current role, Ken works closely with large global players in various strategic initiatives from Concept to Manufacturing to Retail. He is also a strong advocate of Consumer Experiences with Consumer in the epicenter of value creation process.  

 

Ken holds an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA. He currently resides in Hong Kong.