Apparel Magazine

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PLM for Apparel 2010: Decision Support Meets Value Orchestration 7/27/2010 The 5th annual Apparel & Gartner study of PLM technology adoption and spending plans in the apparel industry reveals that AFS companies are seeking manageable projects that improve decision-making capabilities and enable expanded collaboration efforts. Value chain orchestration has returned, but is wearing sensible shoes. Download Now

The Apparel Top 50 for 2010 7/9/2010 Striking a fine balance between caution and aggression, this year's Apparel Top 50 companies are carefully managing costs and inventories while continuing to invest in their strongest brands and businesses, going social and expanding internationally, to drive growth and gains in market share. Download Now

2010 Top Innovators Report 5/3/2010 Apparel Magazine salutes many of the key visionary firms shaping the industry in its 3rd annual special issue. Profiles of our winners highlight their ingenuity in overcoming challenges, their willingness to adapt to change and their flair for tapping into consumer desires in a highly competitive global marketplace. Download Now

Maximizing Online Retailing: An Aberdeen & Apparel Report 4/16/2010 As the online and mobile channels continue to gain in prominence, consumers expect to receive the same brand promise and experience across all channels, making it an absolute necessity that retailers re-think their cross-channel stance. Download Now

Straight Talk About Item-Level RFID 10/7/2009 Apparel's 3rd RFID Report examines the true state of retail adoption in North America, identifying reasons for its gradual adoption, taking a look at why RFID is important for your business - and suggesting that it is nearing a tipping point to explosive growth. Download Now

2009 Guide to Software and IT Solutions 9/16/2009 Apparel's 2009 Annual Guide to Software & IT Solutions is a comprehensive resource showcasing apparel and retail software vendors and solution functionality from design to retail. Download Now

Apparel's Thought Leadership Report on Software Strategy Trends 9/8/2009 The large majority of apparel executives forecast that previously frozen technology investments will start to thaw in 2010. Until that time, they are continuing or completing already-begun IT projects, particularly those that offer a short-term, hard-dollar return on investment. Download Now

Inventory Optimization: Retail Strategies for Eliminating Stock-Outs and Over-Stocks 8/13/2009 Unfortunately, apparel retailers must still mop up holiday 2008 before they can move further into 2009.

In the Face of Obstacles, Indian Manufacturers Get Creative 8/13/2009 Confronting hurdles ranging from power shortages to unfriendly government policies, Indian apparel manufacturers are tapping into the country's considerable design capabilities and skilled manpower to get a leg up on the competition from producers in other Asian countries.

Is RFID a Victim of Identity Theft? 8/13/2009 Attempts to portray RFID as an outgrowth of EAS are misleading and unhelpful.