The letter thanks partners for attending a two-day seminar at the Jack & Jones campus to discuss steps toward their common goal of shortening and synchronizing the supply chain. Key points agreed to at the seminar include implementing a quality process by February 2014, measuring all styles according to manual guidelines by September 2014, rating all manufacturers A on chemical standards by February 2014, and receiving individual cotton consumption goals for November 2014. The letter reminds partners that quality must come first to avoid losing second chances, and thanks them for their contributions and discussions.

1. Dear Partner
We would like to THANK YOU for 2 fantastic days here in our JACK & JONES Campus.
We believe, that we in these 2 days have stated the first necessary steps towards our common goal.
We need to shorten and synchronize our supply chain
to secure that we always face a proud consumer.
We are sure that you can achieve the highest level, when you sit down and learn
from each other and thereby use best practice among all departments.
You are 6 dedicated partners and we are proud to work with you.
During the seminar we all agreed to get below points implemented.
Quality: latest 1/2-2014
”JACK & JONES Quality Proces” is implemented and used by all manufacturers.
Construction: Production 7/8/9 2014
All styles are measured in accordance with the JACK & JONES”How to Measure Manual”.
Strategic Sourcing: latest 1/2-2014
All manufacturers are rated A on the Chemical rating scale.
Better Cotton Initiative : 10th of November 2014
You will receive your individual goals (in Metric Tons) for Better Cotton consumption in 2014.
THINK QUALITY , do it right first time, we don’t always get a second chance !
Once again THANK YOU for contributing, THANK YOU for your active participation
and THANK YOU for all the relevant discussion we had.
Remember even the best can be better.
All the best,
Your partners in Jack & Jones
PRODUCT SEMINAR 21-22 october 2013