Shoe production goes beyond shoes. Language, communication, business culture, supply chain, customs and logistics are also part of a full strategy to gain competitive advantages at a global level. 04 OUR HISTORY OUR HISTORY Orion has been managing production programs for different brands. Each one of these projects has been planned according to the specific customer’s needs and managed with the expertise and know-how developed in the process. Our strategy is based on the principle of specialization, meaning that just as the factories are good at manufacturing shoes, tanneries are good at producing leather; Orion provides solutions in developing, planning, implementing, managing, quality control, shipments, logistics and communications. 05 OUR PHILOSOPHY OUR PHILOSOPHY • Convert our client’s needs on satisfied services. • Manage business with integrity & respect for: Customer, Factories, Supplier & workforce. • Promote Business in all the Supply Chain. • Be our client hands & eyes in Mexico. • Create a reliable workforce by promoting continuous training and personal growth. 06 WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO We handle footwear production programs in Mexico for international markets. We take control of the projects all the way from design & development through production up to the shipment. We accompany raw materials vendors, shoe factories & carriers sharing our “know how” throughout the process, so that we can guaranty quality and deliver. We work with production programs; it doesn’t matter if it’s big or small. Development Technical Package Implementation Management Logistics Capable of make samples with our own resources: - Sample Factory - Show room Orion supports factories with a techincal team during all the processes Once we have PO’S, Orion provides the techincals specs to the factories. Shipment Customs Labeling Packaging Costing Able to quote in 72 hours with our own team. 07 WHAT MAKE US DIFFERENT? WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? In-House Material Library Tech & Pd Team Production In-House Sample Factory Sourcing Compliance Majority of local leathers, linings, outsoles, finishing, fabrics, PUs , in Mexico and the world. In-house capacity to make prototypes. Costing according to global practices & timing. Support clients PD teams for better fitting, construction and pricing. Material development Material sourcing, purchasing & tracking. QC team & Integral Quality System Shipment knowledge. Social CTPAT Quality Control Prop 65 & Reach 08 HOW WE DO IT? HOW WE DO IT? PRICE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS IN OUR BUSINESS Costing Material Library Orion has in-house showroom & development working areas to host our customers design teams, providing them with: •Leather catalogs and samples. •Outsoles samples. •Hardware catalogs and samples. •Design trends information and tools. •Access to the sample factory. •Technical support. •Samples of all open constructions in Mexico. •Majority Mexican factories & materials supplier’s profiles and samples. We are able to support our clients during their development season providing them with material and technical information. •Price is one of the most important aspects in our business; therefore we work based a target prices provided by the client. •Our costing engineering team provides estimated costing with all samples sent. •Our Material Expert will suggest materials according the target price requested by the client. 09 HOW WE DO IT? Development •From the beginning of development we work hand in hand with our clients to make sure we deliver a final product according to their expectations. •We have our own sample maker’s team to produce samples. •We work based on the elements provided by our clients, and then we take care of the rest. •We work closely with leather and outsole suppliers to specifically develop the products that our customers need. Sample Factory In order to be able to answer on time and properly, Orion have a pilot plant and all the equipment needed to make samples and a PD team able to: •Manufacture samples with proper costng •Develop new styles. •Provide fast response to prototype reiews. •Sampling: we are capable of making high quality samples delivered on time to sell the collection in the shoe exhibitions and shows. •We offer our customers exclusive and personalized materials, such as artisanal textiles, outsoles with different compounds and more. •We can offer differentiated products like a “green” and environmentally friendly line, thanks to the use of recycled and biodegradable materials (leathers, outsoles, insoles, etc) 010 HOW WE DO IT? Technical Implementation Once the lines are developed, we carry on validating the main technical aspects of the shoes and preparing them for production in order to prevent any issue. •We work with confirmation samples as a base for all production and materials supply. •Fit tests (size run) •Wear tests •Before starting any production, we run small lots to prepare production processes at factories, and to detect any future issues to be able to take action on time. •Orion provides specs on materials and process. Orion has a group of engineers & technicians with experience in shoe process, leather, materials and shoe components that contributes since the development up to the delivery. Production By working as a team with the factories, starting from the supply & production planning, we can fulfill our needs and allows us to have great flexibility at every moment like: •Move purchase orders forward •Change size runs •Adjust number of pairs The Orion team has a constant presence in the factory during production time. Our supervisors and quality inspectors work at the factory every day to ensure quality and timing in order to guarantee expected results and due dates. Materials Sourcing Since we know that every step is critical to get the final product on time, we maintain a constant supervision on the main material suppliers to ensure quality on time deliveries. •We developed our own ERP that enables us to follow up on all the production process from the raw material acquisition to the final product shipment and delivery. •Due to our strong presence in the local industry we get benefits such as: -Preferential prices. WE MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SUPERVISION ON THE MAIN MATERIAL SUPPLIERS TO ENSURE QUALITY -Personalized and exclusive developments. -Top quality materials. -Special delivery dates. •We also have strong ties with international companies, and experience importing materials from other countries such as United States, Italy, Spain and China.We work with the main forwarders to import materials on time and at the lowest cost. Orion has the capability to source all the materials and the source the manufacturer with the entire package together. 011 HOW WE DO IT? Quality Control Orion works with a Quality system that has been developed over time, and is in continuous improvement. We don’t just do a quality check before shipping the product; we have established quality standards for all the processes starting at material reception, and for each one of the production processes until final inspection and shipment. These are some of the actions that we regularly implement: •Special quality control program to ensure excellent quality on finished goods. •Presence in factories. •Daily inspections. •Inspection of received materials. •Inspection of processes. •Inspection of finished goods. •The factories need our quality certification to be able to ship the shoes. ORION HAS EXPERIENCE WITH MOST OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES: Shipments Compliance We have established shipment procedures with two transport companies to handle LTL or FCL shipments. As a result, all of our shipments leave on time, reducing transit times and taking care of the load. Orion has experience with most of the International Compliance Guidelines: •Knowledge of customs operation (especially NAFTA region) •Customs agents are familiar with our operation. Nine-day delivery time to anywhere in the United States. •Option to use “express” shipments to minimize delivery times for urgent orders. •We have established security procedures to make sure that the shipment will travel safety until its final destination. •Social: All the factories that we introduce to our clients are factories that work under all the Mexican Laws. •CTPAT: We use our standard CTPAT procedure on ALL our shipments. •QC: We have a standardize QC process that is used in our daily visits and on our final inspection. •Prop 65 & Reach: We have establish a procedure where we work from the supplier to ensure compliance. •Orion is able to provide a brief audit report of the factories or suppliers. 012 MAIN BENEFITS MAIN BENEFITS Orion As A Company: Mexico As A Shoe Producer Country: •Our “know how” has proven to work, and we are anxious to share it. •Our people have experience working in the shoe industry since 1994. •Own ‘know-how’ oriented to international footwear production programs. •Crystal-Clear information philosophy. •Strong communication skills. •Partnerships with local and worldwide industry. •Strong links between factories, suppliers and freight companies to make shoe business work getting excellent results. •We have in house sample factory. •Technical team focus on the client needs. •Material library with all the main Mexican and International materials. •Strategic geographic location next to the United States, the biggest market. •USA 0% trade agreements (no import taxes) with 44 countries. •León Guanajuato is one of the world’s biggest footwear clusters. •Small and large production volumes. •Capability to produce different types of shoes (most of the shoe constructions). •Competitive prices and favorable exchange rates. •Political and macroeconomic stability. 013 FACTORIES FACTORIES Our clients will be provided with a wide range on factory option to produce their footwear, and together Orion & the client will choose the best option to work with. All factories suggested by Orion will be previously audited by Orion´s Team to ensure they have the proper capabilities to work for the international market. Construction Techniques: Kinds of shoes: We have worked the following construction techniques: Cemented, Opanka, Vulcanized, Direct Injection, Goodyear Welt, Stitched Out, Moccasin and strobel. And we will work to give a solution to any of your requests Men, women, youth, baby, casual, dress shoes, luxury shoes, cowboy boot, Urban, Safety & leather accessories. Orion counts with access to a production capability in facilities that can work with almost any type of constructions: STRATEGIC GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION NEXT TO THE UNITED STATES, THE BIGGEST MARKET. 014 PROJECTS / COMERCIAL PARTNERS PROJECTS We have been involved in many different projects, from developing new footwear technology from scratch, through high-end personalized handbags production to massive production lines. •Marc Fisher •Guess •Kenneth Cole •Mellow walk •Mercal •Josef Seibel COMERCIAL PARTNERS We have established strategic alliances with some of the main suppliers in the local shoe industry: •MyMayu •California Footwear •Vestiture •Intaglia •Donald J. Plainer Boulevard Timoteo Lozano #103 Col. Plaza de Toros, León, Guanajuato, México, CP 37450 +52 (477) 391 0290 www.orionexport.mx [email protected]
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