Michael Rudnick

Background

About Michael Rudnick

Import / Export trading to and from emerging Countries and products for Global brand development, multinational wholesale & retail expansion thru owned mfg or 3rd party, diverse consumer products, global sourcing using best practices for optimal supply chain management. Experience sourcing, living in Countries such as China, Vietnam, Russia, Bangladesh, India and Bolivia to name just a few. My executive background is extensive in the field of global sourcing, manufacturing, and international business development. I have worked on both the wholesale and retail sides of the industry, working and living overseas, interacting closely with partners, agents and vendors. Quality and assurance management dedicated to corporate and global best practices. Personally, my most marketable (and transferable) strengths lie in developing international business alliances. These relationships have proven critical to achieve well-made, well- priced merchandise for specialty and department store channels. This international business experience, mostly focused on apparel, textiles, printed products and other consumer items, is applicable for industries. Companies seeking to expand operations, or initiate outsourcing capabilities to take advantage of quality and cost improvements, would benefit from my contributions. Familiarity with foreign business culture and practice, and how to bridge the gaps with Global companies, is the essence of the international mindset I’ve developed and been successful with. Specialties: Factory management, Start up business and commercial development. Global product development from design thru distribution, technically adapt with patterns,strategic metric production/sourcing and supply chain management for retailers & manufacturers of consumer products. International partnering; development and maintenance of strategic alliances; leveraged price negotiations; factory assessment and selection; agent assessment and selection.