Schoolof Textiles and FashionVisits Oriental International (Group) Company Limited
Writtenby: Hu Hongyan, Photography by: Hu Hongyan, Reviewed by: Xin Binjie
Onthe morning of September 26, 2024, the Schoolof Textiles and Fashionorganized teachers to conduct a field visit to Oriental International(Group) Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as "OrientalInternational"). Zheng Qiwei, Director of the TechnologyInnovation Center of Oriental International, Wu Peng, Manager of theResearch and Design Department of the Wool Knitting BusinessDivision, Xin Binjie, Dean of the Schoolof Textiles and Fashion,Zheng Yuansheng, Department Head, Professor Liu Wei, and theSecretary of the Digital Technology Textile and Apparel IndustryCollege attended the exchange meeting. The purpose of this visit wasto jointly cultivate high-quality professionals who meet the needs ofthe new era through school-enterprise cooperation.
Foundedin 1992, Oriental International is one of China's leadingcomprehensive foreign trade enterprises. Headquartered in Shanghai,the company is primarily engaged in import and export trade,international logistics, e-commerce, and the comprehensive operationof related businesses. Oriental International boasts rich experienceand strong market competitiveness in various fields such as textilesand apparel, light industrial products, chemical raw materials, andmachinery and equipment.
Beforethe exchange meeting began, Director Zheng Qiwei warmly introducedthe development history of Oriental International to the teachers'representatives and then guided them on a tour of the entireintelligent process from wool sweater design to sampling andmanufacturing, allowing them to experience Oriental International'sprominent position in the textile industry up close and gain a deeperunderstanding of its brand culture.
Bothparties conducted in-depth discussions on the current developmenttrends of the textile and apparel industry, enterprise talent needs,and education reform. Director Zheng Qiwei stated that with changesin the global competitive landscape, enterprises have an increasinglyurgent need for talents with an international perspective, innovativecapabilities, and practical skills. Cooperation with localuniversities can accelerate the innovation of talent training models,effectively connecting the actual needs of enterprises with theeducational resources of schools to achieve mutual benefit andwin-win results for both parties. Manager Wu Peng emphasized theimportance of digital transformation and demonstrated the company'sactive explorations and achievements in areas such as 3D fashiondesign and big data application.
DeanXin Binjie expressed his appreciation for Oriental International'sforward-thinking mindset and introduced in detail the school'sprogress in curriculum reform, practical teaching, and internationalcooperation. Dean Xin said that the school is committed to buildingan open educational platform. Through close cooperation withenterprises, it provides students with more opportunities forinternships and training to help them better adapt to futureworkplace challenges. Leveraging the platform of modern industrialcolleges, the school will deepen cooperation, promote the precisematching of educational content with enterprise needs, and cultivatemore young talents with innovative spirits and practical abilities.
Multipleconsensuses were reached during the meeting, including jointlydeveloping courses, building internship bases, and sharing scientificresearch resources. The successful hosting of this meeting marks asolid step forward in school-enterprise cooperation between OrientalInternational and the Schoolof Textiles and Fashion.Both parties will work together to open a new chapter inindustry-education integration and contribute to the development ofthe industry.
