Zenobia Chan

Zenobia Chan

Zenobia Chan is PEL's General Manager, and has been working in the eyewear industry for over 17 years. She has been involved in the entire supply chain from research and development, to order fulfillment, quality management, auditing and product compliance. She established PEL from scratch and is an annual seminar speaker at the MIDO and Hong Kong Optical Fair.

Recent Posts

Recycled Eyeglasses Manufacturing - Good for the Environment?

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 21 June 2020
The business of sustainability is booming. Companies worldwide are turning their attention to creating products that are as eco-friendly as possible through sustainably sourcing, giving back or ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

Manufacturing Eco-Friendly Glasses – What Are Your Best Options?

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 17 March 2020
When it comes to purchasing behaviour, consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint. As a matter of fact, almost 73% of consumers worldwide say they would change ....

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Impact on the Eyewear Industry

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 3 March 2020
China has the most significant number of eyewear manufacturers worldwide, comprised of over 6,000 eyewear manufacturers across the country. With the outbreak of COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus, it’s ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

The Case for and Against Blue Light Blocking Glasses (2020)

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 18 February 2020
It’s been two years since the Blue Light Hype hit the eyewear market. So, let’s reflect on how far the tech has progressed and what the market is doing. In this article, we weigh up the good and the ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

Smart Glasses: A Short-lived Fad or the Future?

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 11 December 2019
Have you ever wondered what happened to Google Glass? Announced in 2012, Google’s “glasses” looked promising, positioned at the forefront of partnering technology with the everyday user. But nearly 8 ....

How Can Eyewear Supply Chain Diversification Reduce Your Risk? (HKOF 2019 Highlights)

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 18 November 2019
The 27th edition of the Hong Kong International Optical Fair (HKOF) wrapped up its 3-day annual event last Friday (8/11/2019). This year recorded over 810 exhibitors from 18 different countries and ....

Topics: Eyewear Supply Chain Design

6 Things You Need To Know About Safely Making Kids Eyewear

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 25 September 2019
Making products for children isn’t easy in any industry. There are many things to consider, and safety is at the top of the priority list. The same can be said for kids eyewear. While many companies ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

Eyewear and E-commerce - Sell More, Worry Less

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 10 July 2019
Selling eyewear online is becoming the Norm, but when you take a look behind the storefront, you’ll see that much work goes into managing quality products. Warehousing, quality control, and general ....

Topics: Eyewear Supply Chain Design