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.
Download an accompanying white paper on supply chain efficiency here.
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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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Apparel Skype Event On Demand: Where in the World is Our Consumer Headed?
4/11/2012 11:59:20 AM (EST)
Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Analyst, The NPD Group Inc. and Dave Bruno, Director of Commerce Studies, RedPrairie, discuss today’s landscape of social, mobile and local influences, consumers’ ever-changing perceptions of value, and the consistent desire for fresh, innovative and unique product.
Download this 15-minute video short now.
Sponsored by Red Prairie
Panelists:
Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Analyst, The NPD Group Inc.
Dave Bruno, Director of Commerce Studies, RedPrairie
Moderated by:
Susan Nichols, Publisher, Apparel
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One Size Does Not Fit All In Multi Channel Distribution
4/1/2012
There's no question that the world of retailing is changing at breakneck speeds as customers connect with brands in stores, via their computers, virtual shopping kiosks, tablets, smart phones, Facebook, Pinterest and more. But is the supply chain ready for this multichannel revolution, particularly from the distribution point of view? This white paper explores the key considerations for developing the right multichannel supply side solution.
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