SUPPLY CHAIN COLLABORATION SERIES
Building a Risk-Free Supplier Community
7/13/2011
 To stay competitive, retailers, private label brands and manufacturers are clearly re‐thinking the way they have traditionally done business. Most of the regions they typically use for sourcing have been impacted by dramatic economic and political shifts, not to mention sticker shock on raw materials and transportation costs, and as a result they are looking to solidify and strengthen their bonds with their partners throughout the supply chain. Download this new podcast to learn strategic best practices for building a risk‐free supplier community.
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Harnessing Buying Power: A Lesson to Learn During a Material Crisis
3/28/2011
Today's commodity prices are on the rise, fueled by the cotton shortage that started last year as well as the current tumultuous political environment in the Middle East. It adds up to high levels of anxiety for producers trying to manage their costs in the short- and long-term. Download this podcast featuring J. Berrye Worsham, President and CEO, Cotton Incorporated.; Gary Barraco, Director, Product Marketing, ecVision; and Susan Nichols, Publisher, Apparel, to learn the current scenario with cotton materials, and the best practices for managing material during this crisis situation.
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Reacting to Uncertainty During Production
12/13/2010
Today's apparel and fashion supply chains are more global and complex. The need for agility to collaborate closely with the extended network of partners is paramount for retailers and private label brands looking to stay ahead of the competition. Download a new podcast with Susan Nichols, publisher of Apparel Magazine, and Gary Barraco, Director of Product Marketing for ecVision, about how to react to supply chain and market uncertainties by collaborating closely with suppliers during production.
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Why Some Social Media Consumers are Better than Others
5/1/2013
The rise of social media as a way to interact and market to consumers is crystal clear but retailers can struggle with how to properly engage with these channels. This L.E.K. Executive Insights report delves into five distinct social media audience segments and how retailers can nurture positive relationships with them.
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5 Ways to Use Cloud Technology to Meet Customer Demand
4/30/2013
Cloud-based technology provides a vehicle for making rapid changes as economic and business conditions shift. Apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers can leverage the technology to be more agile in meeting demand while controlling costs. Download Now.
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