# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Managing disruption in the fashion and textile industry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: An interactive workshop to share practical experiences, challenges, and responses to common disruptions in the fashion and textiles industryAbout this EventWhat are the key issues affecting your supply chain? Perhaps your business is dealing with reduced consumer demand or geopolitical tensions. Perhaps cyber attacks or regulation changes have disrupted your business.At this workshop, you'll explore practical tools to help you analyse possible disruptions. And, you'll learn about resources that can help you to manage these disruptions.You'll also develop a bespoke plan of action to help you strengthen the resilience of your business.Hosted by academic teams from both our Business School and the Manchester Institute of Fashion, it's an interactive workshop, so expect plenty of discussions to take part in!What to expect:You'll identify and discuss key forms of disruption affecting the fashion and textile industry, and the disruptions affecting your business. (For example, new technologies, cyber attacks or changes in regulations.)You'll apply practical tools to categorise these disruptions and their potential impact on your business.You'll identify and assess external resources that can help you to manage disruption in your business, and help it to become more resilient.You'll develop strategic actions to proactively prepare for, and deal with, the disruptions your business might face.To make sure that everyone can take part in the discussions and learn to use the practical tools we share, we typically host 20 people at our workshops.Refreshments are included.Who is this workshop for?Our workshop is designed for employees in operational and purchasing roles in the fashion and textile industry, as well as senior managers and leaders.It's also open to senior managers and leaders working within suppliers and service providers across the fashion and textile industry.Your workshop hosts:Dr Katy Zafari, Senior lecturer in marketing, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityKaren Lea-Swain, Lecturer in fashion business, Manchester Fashion InstituteProfessor Sally Dibb, Professor of marketing and society, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityVera Baker-Bradbury,Senior lecturer in marketing, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityRita Zhai, PhD student and graduate teaching assistant, Manchester Fashion Institute
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/managing-disruption-in-the-fashion-and-textile-industry/100001989096151133
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Grosvenor East Building, Manchester Metropolitan University
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Grosvenor East Building, Manchester Metropolitan University
- **lat**: 53.4698848
- **long**: -2.2374638
- **full address**: Grosvenor East Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Cavendish Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Managing disruption in the fashion and textile industry being held?
  - **A:** Managing disruption in the fashion and textile industry takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Grosvenor East Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Cavendish Street, Manchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Managing disruption in the fashion and textile industry?
  - **A:** Managing disruption in the fashion and textile industry is organized by Manchester Metropolitan University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Managing disruption in the fashion and textile industry is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Managing disruption in the fashion and textile industry sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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