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Wednesday, February 25 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET | Online Register Webinar: AI-Powered Responsible Sourcing: From Audits to Action As global supply chains face increasing scrutiny from regulators, investors, and consumers, apparel and footwear companies are rethinking how they manage responsible sourcing. Manual audit reviews and fragmented data make it difficult to identify risks and take corrective action efficiently. In this session, Elm AI will showcase how artificial intelligence can help brands move from compliance to continuous improvement. Learn how companies like Reformation are leveraging AI to streamline supplier audits, automate CAP regrading, and create data-driven sourcing strategies that are transparent, scalable, and impactful. Join us to explore real-world use cases and actionable insights that redefine how brands ensure ethical, sustainable supply chains at scale. Attendees of this webinar will learn: How AI enhances transparency and accountability in supplier management. How to reduce audit review time, automate corrective action tracking, and generate actionable insights from various risk sources. Practical steps to build scalable, responsible sourcing programs using AI. Speakers: Aparajita Thakker Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Elm AI Advait Raykar Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Elm AI AAFA Host: Beth Hughes Vice President, Trade and Customs Policy AAFA  Sponsored By: Our webinars provide the apparel and footwear industry with educational content focused on niche, innovative concepts and successful business practices. Contact AAFA Events for information about conducting an AAFA webinar. About the American Apparel & Footwear Association The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market. Representing more than 1,100 world famous name brands, AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the apparel and footwear industry, its management and shareholders, its more than 3.6 million U.S. workers, and its contribution of more than $523 billion in annual U.S. retail sales. AAFA drives progress on three key priorities: Brand Protection; Supply Chain & Sourcing; and Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing. AAFA approaches this work through the lens of purpose-driven leadership in a manner that supports each member’s ability to build and sustain inclusive and diverse cultures, meet and advance ESG goals, and draw upon the latest technology. PRIORITIES | SOLUTIONS | ACCESS | ABOUT | EVENTS

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