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The story of our new project: scuba-diving gloves
Business Story 1

"I'd like to try my hand at a kind of sports glove that Swany has not manufactured yet!"

With that spirit I went to the scuba-diving fair. I was about to give up, when finally I heard "Why don't you make a sample?"

In order to make a sample, I read up on the world of scuba, and produced the first sample. But criticism was merciless: too expensive, materials not good, badly made.
From there I had frequent discussions with the sample room, changed the style, consulted our Chinese factory about reducing the unit price, and procured materials that were both cheap and of high quality. Through the collaboration of many, we at last succeeded to make a product that satisfied the buyers.

To turn an idea into a product, the cooperation of many people is indispensable. To market this article, that is the result of the concentrated effort of everyone, is the responsibility of the sales section.

When you're under such pressure, it is wonderful to see the products that you designed yourself on the market. That's the charm of this job.



¡ÈI¡Çd like to make as yet unavailable ski gloves for children¡É
Business Story 2

During a business talk, I heard that statement from one of our buyers. Concerning ski gloves, I had used several techniques to attain functionality, stressing warmth and ease of use, and considered myself a veteran in the field. But, upon hearing that idea out of the blue, honestly speaking, I had no idea what to do.

Our section chief backed me up by saying "Try to make what you wanna make", and by giving me opportunity to collect materials and study the market. Having made up my mind to look at things from a different angle than I do in case of sports gloves, I went to the children's clothes section of a department store, where I was surprised by the brightness of the designs and colours. Based on this test, I thought that rather than focusing on functionality like up to now when making ski gloves, wouldn't it be possible to produce an item that would make children call out "I want this!" as if they're picking out a toy.

However, information was lacking about such things as materials that I hadn't used before, where to attach ornamentation, and whether or not the sewing was technically feasible, plus even after choosing some part I was still in the dark about where to get it. The sample room and factory staff offered ideas and suggestions about materials and methods, so that I could make one new realization after another.

When I set out to have a look at the end product in the shops, I encountered small children petitioning their mothers "Mommy, these gloves are so cute, I want them!" I felt like running up to them and embrace them.

For even one item, it takes many hands to plan, sew, dispatch, and display. I feel responsibility and pride in my work, but more than that I think that if there hadn't been a company policy conducive to new challenges, this would never have happened.

Based on this experience, I would like to reach out for other new possibilities.

 
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