An in-depth knowledge of shoemaking, shoe fitting, QA Systems and procedures, inspections, factory audits, testing, returns analysis, proactive quality assurance and reactive problem solving, legislative requirements….and a whole lot more!

INTRODUCTION

Many companies do not have the advantage of employing a full time, experienced and knowledgeable Footwear Technologist, Footwear Quality Manager, resourcer or product developer relying instead on untrained and unskilled staff to manage the day to day regulatory, quality, technical and sourcing issues of footwear. Those companies who do employ experienced footwear personnel often need additional coverage and extra resources particularly at busy times in the development cycle. In both cases there is a solution. With 30 years of quality, technical and sourcing experience in the footwear industry I can help companies to either manage all of the technical and quality issues right through from design concept through to customer return or become an additional, flexible resource at those very busy times in the development cycle. An extra pair of safe hand as and when needed.

Examples of consultancy services:

• Corporate cost reductions and increased efficiencies
• Direct sourcing to improve margins
• Inspection of incoming goods
• Factory Audits for quality and consistency
• Risk Assessment Review of new season's designs
• Setting up of Returns Systems to record quality problems
• Fitting Training to Buyers and Technologists
• Manual Writing to High-street Retailer Standards
• Technical Training and support for new, inexperienced staff
• Technical support in personal injury claims
• Test Report analysis and related testing regime
• And a whole lot more……!

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