Episodes
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
The Uniformer - A talk with Jeff Mason of North59 and SimpleBiz360
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Jeff Mason is the owner of North59, LLC, a sales and marketing agency representing various public safety and outdoor brands. He has worked at Oxford Industries and Propper International. Over his career, he has also developed a well-respected approach to the customer experience. His company SimpleBiz360 has a mission is to assist companies with identifying and implementing simple business principles that improve the customer experience. His background for this service spans 32 companies in nine different industries, offering customized workshops and immersive consulting programs. This podcast discusses what a focus on the customer experience in the uniform industry means, and how to improve it. Jeff is also now a guest host of The Uniformer and midstream he turns the conversation around, asking NAUMD host Rick Levine questions about how he came to be at the NAUMD and where the network association is headed.
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
The Uniformer - A talk with Enzo Cancellieri of Game Sportswear
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Enzo Cancellieri is the Vice President at GAME Sportswear & Workwear. He is an experienced and passionate executive of workwear, outerwear, and safety apparel. Together with host Jeff Mason, the conversation dives into customer service and thoughts on accommodating the needs of long-time customers. Game is adept at understanding the importance of listening and responding to both the market and customer requirements for special projects. Enzo also shares the dynamics of working with his wife Andrea Cancellieri, the President of the company. The pair represent the best of what it means to have a family business.
More info at: https://www.gamesportswear.com
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Friday May 05, 2023
The Uniformer - A talk with Jill Coleman of Alvanon, Inc.
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Jill Coleman is the Vice President Of Business Development Alvanon, Inc, a global innovations company that helps apparel brands improve their fit to reflect modern-day consumers. Jill's background with Alvanon and years at Avery Dennison give her a rich perspective on how we as an industry are handling a number of processes related to sizing, supply chain, and production of uniform garments. She discusses how we can think about roles, and how every participant fits into the final product. An important message from Jill is her encouragement that we open our rigidity and approach decisions, allowing for fresh perspectives to inform us.
More info at: https://alvanon.com/
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Monday Apr 03, 2023
The Uniformer - A talk with Andrew Ashcroft of Carrington Textiles
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Andrew Ashcroft is the International Business Development Manager for Carrington Textiles, a global workwear textiles manufacturer with factories in Asia and Europe, producing over 130 million metres per year. Andrew has worked with a number of brands, including uniforms, on strategies for opening markets and selling in the Middle East, Africa, India, and now North America. He talks with us about sustainability initiatives, workwear buying influences, global sourcing, manufacturing, and more.
More info at: https://www.carrington.co.uk/
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
The Uniformer - A talk with Louise Becart of Pincroft Dying & Printing
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Louise Becart is a Business Strategy Analyst at Pincroft Dying & Finishing. Louise is relentless in her pursuit of improving processes and eliminating waste. Pincroft is part of the Carrington Textile group. The company is involved in the preparation of fabrics worn by the military in a number of countries, textiles for corporate uniform programs, and much more. The conversation gets modestly technical about color, offers insights into the project management process for dying and finishing, and even calls up the concept of an "invisibility cloak".
More info at: https://pincroft.co.uk/
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Monday Nov 14, 2022
The Uniformer - A talk with Bob Getto of Fechheimer
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Bob Getto is the President & CEO at Fechheimer - a Berkshire Hathaway company, makers of the Flying Cross & Vertx brands. Bob is a leader within the public safety and military uniform markets. For the past 15 years, he has been at the helm of the 180-year-old Fechheimer company. We talk about current events in the world and industry. We discuss how to show up for all of your company stakeholders. We discuss the $100 million dollar US Army contract Fechheimer delivered during the recent pandemic. And we are inspired by Bob's positive, dedicated, matter-of-fact perspective.
More info at: https://www.fechheimer.com/
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Friday Sep 16, 2022
The Uniformer - A talk with Tom Wheeler of Martex Fibers
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Tom Wheeler is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Martex Fibers, a leading textile recycling company. He has held the CEO role at the former uniform Fashionaire, at Special Markets Group and Bitwell Clothing for Hartmarx, at Wormser Apparel, and at Wigwam Mills. His knowledge of custom image apparel production, textiles, and uniform program management is extensive. Listen as we discuss historic trends in the industry, current recycling data, and what the future may look like for both.
More info at: https://www.martexfiber.com/
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Friday Aug 05, 2022
The Uniformer - A talk with James Bottoms of Logistik Unicorp
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
James Bottoms is the EVP of Strategy & International Business Development for Logistic Unicorp Inc. He is a comprehensive, fast-paced business leader with diverse global experience. A veteran executive at multiple uniform companies he offers his perspective on how to build successful organizations, manage uniform programs, and create value for stakeholders.
More info at: https://www.logistikunicorp.com/en/
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
The Uniformer - A talk with Lara Mazzoni of Bodi.me
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Lara Mazzoni is the CEO of Bodi.me, a fashion fit technology company that is helping solve the uniform industry's size matching dilemma. Lara has extensive experience in advising brands on uniform design, sizing challenges, and technology solutions. We discuss the balance required between uniform styles and helping an employee find the right fit when ordering.
For more info visit: https://bodi.me
For more info about the NAUMD visit: https://naumd.com
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
The Uniformer - A talk with Brigid Rumpf of Broome Uniform Accessories
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Brigid Rumpf is the Creative Director of Broome Uniform Accessories. She is a veteran designer of uniform accessories and neckwear. There is a significant amount of detail to be considered when it comes to making accessory components for top uniform programs, and Rumpf is a recognized expert. Her work philosophy and operations flow are inspiring lessons to us all.
More info about Broome Uniform Accessories at broomeaccessories.com/
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