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The following is a list of trade shows and key industry events of interest to apparel and retail industry professionals. If you would like to have your event listed here, email event details to JSpeer@apparelmag.com with the word CALENDAR in the subject line.
Best Practices in 'On Trend, On Time' Fashion with PLM
June 16, 2011, 2 p.m. ET
Moderator:
>>Susan Nichols, Publisher, Apparel
Panelists:
>>Leslie Hand, Research Director, IDC Retail Insights
>>Bob Stevens, Sr. Director of Design and Pre-Production, The Jones Group
>>John Johnson, Global Business Director, Siemens
In today's world of fast fashion, speed, quality, and efficiency are paramount. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software can help you establish the foundation for decision support and value chain collaboration that is needed to stay ahead of the game. Despite the challenging business climate, research shows that most leading retailers and brand manufacturers are currently investing in PLM.
This event will cover:
>>Challenges in managing product development processes.
>> Best Practices employed by successful organizations to efficiently control product development & value chain collaboration.
>>How PLM can be a powerful tool in facilitating product development planning, decision support and execution across the value chain.
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Apparel’s Sourcing Summit at MAGIC
August 22, 2011
Las Vegas, NV
Apparel’s Sourcing Summit at MAGIC will feature an exclusive results presentation of Apparel’s 5th Annual Excellence in Sourcing Study, conducted in partnership with Kurt Salmon. This will be followed by a panel of sourcing executives from leading brands and retailers who will discuss “The Strategic Use of Technology in Building a World Class Sourcing Organization.”
An official program of Sourcing at MAGIC, the Summit is designed to give sourcing executives and managers timely and in-depth market research and real-world advice to support decision-making relative to competitive sourcing strategy. A networking reception will immediately follow the Summit for all attendees.
Apparel Executive Forum
October 3-5, 2011
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas
With a theme of “Excelling Through A Consumer-Driven Organization,” the 11th Annual Apparel Executive Forum is an exclusive, invitation-only event between influential apparel and retail executives and progressive industry solution providers. Keynoting the event is Jody Giles, CIO of Under Armour. Content themes will include Innovation, All-Channel Retail, Supply Chain Collaboration, Mobility, RFID, Social Media, PLM, Finance & More. Limited to 75 to 100 senior-level executives representing apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers, the Forum provides thought-leading content and unparalleled networking opportunities. To request an invitation, or to inquire about sponsorship, please contact Apparel’s Publisher, Susan Nichols, at 864-283-0015 or email Snichols@apparelmag.com. Or visit the Forum site here.
Apparel’s Business & Technology Leadership Conference
November 3-4, 2011
The Roosevelt Hotel
New York, New York
Apparel’s Business & Technology Leadership Conference (formerly named the Apparel Tech Conference) provides an ideal environment for apparel brands, manufacturers and retailers to preview technology solutions and services from a select group of leading industry providers. Combining Executive Issues and Technology Solutions Sessions from industry thought-leaders with a Technology Exhibit area, the Conference provides convenient access to real-world solutions and ideas designed to help attendees make strategic technology decisions.
The 2011 event features a new location and new agenda format, with content focus including: Design and Product Development, including PLM; Manufacturing; Information Technology; Sourcing, Logistics, Transportation; and Retail Intelligence. Learn more and register here.
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