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| PLM for Apparel 2013: Preparing for the Next Wave of Value |
05/29/2013 |
8th Annual Research Study:
PLM strategies are maturing. Early benefits from cost savings have been achieved and continue to be supported, and now apparel companies are increasingly viewing PLM as providing a critical platform for the next round of competitive evolution. |
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| Crossing the Retail Chess Board |
05/29/2013 |
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| A Tale of Two Philosophies: American Apparel and Halston on the Role of IT |
03/29/2013 |
At Apparel's Tech Conference West last week, two fashion brands presented sometimes complementary, more often conflicting, views of the role of IT in an apparel organization and how it can best contribute to business success. |
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| Use Mobile to Give Shoppers What They Want: A Better Experience |
05/29/2013 |
As shoppers increasingly use mobile devices to enhance every stage of the in-store shopping experience, smart retailers are investing in their own mobile initiatives to give customers what they want, from convenience and self-service to a more “high touch” e-clienteling experience.
PLUS: Vendor Viewpoint — Interview with Mark Colbert, Director of Retail Product Marketing, Customer Transaction Solutions, Epicor Software Corporation |
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| Acing Allocation and Assortment Planning |
05/23/2013 |
To respond correctly to demand signals and capitalize on consumer desire for localized merchandise, apparel retailers are turning to IT solutions to refine their assortment and allocation plans. |
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| Five Winning Cost-Saving Strategies for Apparel Importers and Exporters |
05/29/2013 |
Re-evaluating your sourcing strategies on a regular basis can produce enormous savings. |
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| What Are You Wearing?: Traceability in the Global Apparel and Footwear Industry |
05/29/2013 |
American Consumers are Turning the Closet Light On. Are You Ready?
PLUS: Vendor Viewpoint — Interview with Gary Barraco, Senior Director, Product Marketing, ecVision |
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| PLM for Apparel 2013: Preparing for the Next Wave of Value |
05/29/2013 |
8th Annual Research Study:
PLM strategies are maturing. Early benefits from cost savings have been achieved and continue to be supported, and now apparel companies are increasingly viewing PLM as providing a critical platform for the next round of competitive evolution. |
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| The New Apparel Must-Have: Collaborative, Customer-Driven Global Value Chains |
05/29/2013 |
Optimizing the supply chain is a valuable and important pursuit, but some fashion companies make the mistake of attempting to squeeze costs so drastically that they lose sight of the bigger picture: the overall value of their brands, and the level of quality that consumers expect from them. |
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PLM: Are You Ready for Out-of-the-Box?
6/19/2013 11:00:00 AM (EST)
Moderator:
Susan Nichols, Publisher, Apparel Magazine
Panelists:
Janet Suleski, Research Director Supply Chain & Apparel, Gartner
Michael Quinn, Director of Footwear Development, Brooks Sports, Inc.
Howard Heppelmann, Senior General Manager, Supply Chain Solutions, PTC
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How to Choose the Right Apparel PLM Solution
6/14/2013
The PLM market is expected to grow by up to 40% annually by 2014. Apparel companies view PLM as a vital investment and are rushing to implement this technology in order to accelerate speed-to-market, increase process visibility, and enhance collaboration. This whitepaper will take you through the important first steps when you are deciding on what PLM solution to choose, and how to remove the uncertainty from the selection process to achieve the maximum possible return on your investment.
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