Trimco Group
Smart upstream Data Capture to Measure, Report, Claim and Integrate
📍 10 September | 12:30 – 12:40
With over 40 years of combined experience and an international setup, Trimco Group is the textile and footwear industry’s go-to label and packaging supplier and a global leader in supply chain traceability, data management, and RFID solutions. Thanks to the company’s comprehensive expertise in brand identity optimisation, such as trims, care labels, and packaging, Trimco Group supports textile, apparel, and footwear brands worldwide. Trimco Group has more than 2,500 employees in 27 countries, serving more than 1000 brands, and 8,600 manufacturers worldwide.
Data is everywhere, but capturing it smartly is how fashion turns compliance challenges into clear opportunities. Join Claire Piccinno, ProductDNA® Traceability – Team Leader & Sustainable Regulations Advisor at Trimco Group, as she unpacks the challenges and opportunities of upstream data management in a world shaped by regulations such as AGEC, product impact scoring systems like Ecobalyse, and requirements from e-commerce giants.
This insightful talk will focus on the strategic role of Trimco Group’s smart upstream data collection solution.
Learn how to easily integrate, enrich, report, and communicate data via QR codes efficiently.
Discover how seamless data collection, combined with strong collaboration between service providers, allows for achieving compliance. This talk aims to provide actionable insights on leveraging your current processes, optimizing resources, and aligning with today’s regulatory demands versus more transparent practices in the textile and footwear industry.
Claire Piccinno
Claire Piccinno is a leading expert in the field of sustainability and supply chain traceability with several years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Claire’s expertise lies in researching, developing and actively supporting the implementation of sustainability strategies for businesses and organizations.
With experience in manufacturing in Asia, quality control, quality assurance, and product certification, Claire has always been striving to support companies in delivering good quality and safe products around the world. Her experience in the manufacturing industry is the turning point in her engagement in promoting a more sustainable society and economy.
Claire’s passion for sustainability extends beyond her professional work. She is actively involved in environmental organizations and initiatives. She is the president of Planète Zéro Déchet, an association dedicated to raising awareness about the zero waste approach to kids at school, community centers, and the general public in partnership with local authorities in France.
As a Sustainability Analyst and Traceability team leader at Trimco Group, Claire delivers informative, engaging, and inspiring talks to Trimco customers and Trimco employees. From a complex real-life example faced by Trimco Group customers, she translates it into practical examples and achievable actions. She is a powerful advocate for responsible business practices with extensive expertise, experience, and passion for manufacturing, sustainability, and environmental issues.
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Availability: Max. 60 participants
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With:
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By Edwin Maes
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Sekhar Lahiri
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and
Edith van Heijningen
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Availability: Max. 50 participants
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With:
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Moderator:
Ekaterina Stoyanova
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Availability: Max. 50 participants
Registration Required

