Build It Series: Modernising Fashion Factories with Shahkam Industries' Shahid Butt

Venturing into Fashion Tech

Inheriting a traditional fashion factory in Pakistan:
Raised amidst the rich tapestry of a family-owned garment production business, Shahid Butt now helms his father's empire Shahkam Industries in Lahore, Pakistan. This episode offers a unique perspective on the balancing act between maintaining cultural heritage and embracing the cutting-edge transformations shaping the garment industry today. Shahid challenges preconceived notions of Pakistani manufacturers and invites listeners to reconsider the opportunities in partnering with local manufacturers.
Digitising a factory:
Shahid discussed with Peter the complexities of managing a vertically integrated knitwear operation, a challenge compounded by external factors like fluctuating taxes and environmental limitations. He shares his insights on transitioning from instinctual decision-making to data-driven strategies, revealing the pivotal role of AI and technology in modernising Shahkam Industries. We explore the pressures and privileges of inheriting a family business, as well as running the group's private label One Retail, and Shahid's vision for preparing it for future generations with advanced technological integration.
Find out more about Shackham Industries: www.shahkam.com

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1. Build It Series: Modernising Fashion Factories with Shahkam Industries' Shahid Butt (00:00:00)

2. Managing Vertical Integration in Fashion (00:12:37)

3. Sustainability Challenges in Fashion Industry (00:22:46)

4. Global Customer Demands and Sustainability (00:30:04)

5. Business Opportunities in Pakistan (00:39:53)