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4 part capsule series - fibers of pactics
Fibers of Pactics is a 4-part capsule series produced in collaboration with Population in which employees and management at Pactics share their perspectives on manufacturing in Cambodia. The series looks at the rapid rise of manufacturing starting from the 90s, how this evolved over the previous few decades, and future predictions and hopes. It also focuses on the working experiences of various positions and in different environments, from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. We hope to provide an inside look into manufacturing in Cambodia and specifically at Pactics.
episode 1 - The CHANGING landscape of manufacturing in cambodia
On The Changing Landscape of Manufacturing in Cambodia, the first part of Fibers of Pactics, Phet Sopanhchakpor, Pactics’ Digital Printing and Sublimation Development Manager, and Eang Khoing Pav, Pactics’ General Manager, reflect on the evolution of manufacturing in Cambodia. They discuss the importance of factories’ locations on both employees and the surrounding population, the role of international organizations, especially as the industry is working on ESG goals and competitiveness on a global scale, and more. Check out the first part of the series to learn more!
episode 2 - An Inside Look at Cambodian Factories from the People Making Products
On An Inside Look at Cambodian Factories from the People Making Products, the second part of Fibers of Pactics, Mrs. Vong Hoy, an operator at Pactics, and Mrs. Chanthea Srim, a supervisor at Pactics, share their experiences working at factories in Phnom Penh and at Pactics. They describe and compare the environments of the various places while also touching on changes they would like to see. Check out the second part of the series to learn more!
episode 3 - A Culture of Growth & Development at Pactics
On A Culture of Growth & Development at Pactics, the third part of Fibers of Pactics, Sreyem Lay, Pactics’ Group Treasurer, and Chanreaksmey Thim, Pactics’ Compliance Officer, describe how they’ve benefitted from their nearly 10 years at Pactics. They share the opportunities for growth they have received working here and what makes Pactics a unique employer, specifically in comparison to other businesses in Siem Reap. Check out the third part of the series to learn more!
episode 4 - Stitching Together a Global Manufacturing Company
On Stitching Together a Global Manufacturing Company, the fourth and final part of Fibers of Pactics, Vannoeun Naing, Pactics’ Factory Manager and first employee in Cambodia, and Piet Holten, Pactics’ Founder and Chairman, share the story of how they met during Piet’s first time in Cambodia over a decade ago and the 15-person pilot project that would eventually grow to what Pactics is today. They describe the challenges, from getting the correct business licenses to finding the right customers, that have come up both in the past and present and how they see Pactics’ future. Check out the final part of the series to learn more!