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HONDURAS: AEC buys elastics manufacturing plant
11 May 2012
AEC Narrow Fabrics has bought a controlling interest in Honduras-based elastics manufacturing plant Telas Elasticas SARL (Tesa) for an undisclosed sum.
UK: Luxury sector to record 8.5% sales growth in 2012
5 April 2012
The UK luxury sector is set to see sales grow 8.5% in 2012, according to the latest figures from luxury industry body Walpole and Ledbury Research.
US: Asics opts for Lawson PLM solution
18 January 2012
Athletic footwear and apparel company Asics America has chosen to implement the full Lawson Fashion Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) suite developed by Lawson Software.
just-style management briefing: ERP-PLM vendors eye growth in emerging markets
3 October 2011
Just as fashion styles and trends have gone global, so have the IT vendors that cater to these companies - and those that sell ERP and PLM applications are no exception.
just-style management briefing: ERP-PLM suppliers become more competitive
3 October 2011
As ERP and PLM integrated suites become an increasingly important tool for apparel companies looking to edge out the competition, software suppliers are also constantly adding new features and capabilities to their products as they strive to rein in the market.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to implement Lawson fashion software
30 September 2011
Australian-based boardsports maker Billabong International Limited is to implement the Lawson fashion solution to help improve its global supply chain operations and efficiency.
just-style management briefing: PLM suppliers excited about Asia's potential
1 July 2011
These days, PLM software suppliers are feeling ecstatic about the growth potential that China, India and Asia Pacific are bringing to their business - which is poised to benefit from the region's booming fashion markets.
just-style management briefing: PLM growing despite recessionary jitters
1 July 2011
Forecasts for the uptake of product life cycle management (PLM) technology in the clothing industry have slowed from the bullish expectations of three years ago. But software suppliers are still confident that investment in the tools will continue to be strong, despite the volatile global economy.
SPAIN: Grifone goes live with Lawson for Fashion
25 May 2011
Spanish manufacturer Grifone has gone live with the Lawson for Fashion solution in a bid to help improve delivery times and speed up time-to-market.
just-style management briefing: More software trends to watch
4 May 2011
After weathering the storm of recession, today's apparel companies now face a significantly more challenging and competitive market. Technologies they would be wise to watch in the year ahead include lead time optimisation, business intelligence, cloud computing and 3D tools.
just-style management briefing: The key focus for software investments
4 May 2011
Where should apparel firms be focusing their software investments now if they want to remain competitive into the future? According to industry experts consulted by just-style, technology agendas should include strong core business systems, better use of business analytics, and integrated PLM, sourcing and supply chain capabilities.
just-style management briefing: Software helps tackle industry issues
4 May 2011
Using the right software is key to helping the apparel industry tackle some of the issues it faces in 2011. Firms need the right analyses and information to take the right decisions at the right time and remain competitive in a changing environment, from product development through to the shop floor.
just-style management briefing: Apparel supply challenges in 2011
4 May 2011
Among the biggest challenges facing global apparel supply in the year ahead are rising raw material costs, the changing business climate in China, upward pressure on retail prices, fragile consumer demand, and the need to have the right inventory at the right place at the right time, according to industry experts consulted by just-style.
US: Lawson Software in $2bn buyout deal
26 April 2011
Lawson Software Inc is to be acquired by GGC Software Holdings, an affiliate of private equity firm Golden Gate Capital and software company Infor, in a deal worth $2bn.
Prime Source Forum 2011: Quote/unquote - day 1
1 April 2011
Apparel industry issues tackled on the first day of the Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong included the challenges facing the apparel supply chain, including inflation, China's shift from major supplier to buyer, and labour issues. Here is a roundup of comments from some of the speakers at the event.
US: Lawson launches cloud-based PLM product
14 February 2011
Supply chain software provider Lawson Software has announced the general availability of its Lawson Fashion PLM on the Cloud solution.
SWEDEN: Lawson seminar to help fashion firms expand
3 February 2011
Lawson Software is running a seminar later this month to help Swedish fashion companies understand how technology can help them better manage their costs and margins and focus on top line revenue growth.
US: Lawson expands mobile access to supplier portal
19 January 2011
Lawson Software has expanded mobile access to one of its latest business applications so that customers can log in while on the move using the Apple iPad.
IMB Select: web-based systems on show
21 December 2010
IMB Select, the new two-day textile and apparel IT exhibition in Germany, promised a platform to showcase the latest software developments specifically for the fashion and textile supply chain. In the first of two reports, Niki Tait looks at some of the web-based systems on show.
US: New online tool boosts supply chain collaboration
22 November 2010
A new online tool that helps fashion companies collaborate better with their suppliers when purchasing goods is among latest fashion-specific offerings from Lawson Software.
SWEDEN: Atlas Design chooses Lawson PLM and ERP tools
1 November 2010
Atlas Design Group AB, a Swedish manufacturer and distributor of accessories, underwear, nightwear and shirts, is to implement Lawson Fashion PLM (product lifecycle management) and QuickStep for Fashion Sourcing.
UK: New Lawson Software package unveiled
13 October 2010
Lawson Software’s latest version of its Lawson QuickStep for Fashion enterprise software package is designed to give faster implementation, the company says.
US: Lawson upgrades Fashion PLM
2 August 2010
Lawson Software has upgraded its Lawson Fashion Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to include new features and an enhanced interface with its core ERP system.
UK: Lawson lines up European seminars
14 June 2010
Lawson Software has announced a series of fashion industry seminars in Europe to introduce its latest enterprise system for fashion companies.
FRANCE: Dassault taps industry analyst to drive growth
28 May 2010
3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) specialist Dassault Systèmes has hired IT industry analyst Peter Bambridge to drive the next phase of its industry growth.
SPAIN: Lawson partner Softlab wins at clothing firm Grifone
20 May 2010
Grifone, the Spanish manufacturer of active outdoor clothing, is replacing its legacy software with the industry-specific Lawson solution for the fashion industry.
Quote/unquote: Prime Source Forum 2010
31 March 2010
This week just-style attended the fifth edition of The Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong for a meeting of minds from the apparel industry. Key themes included worldwide demand, sourcing, trade issues, fast fashion, China and sustainability. Here is a collection of comments from the event.
UK: Lawson urges companies to heed recession lessons
12 March 2010
Enterprise management systems provider Lawson is cautioning that unless the fashion industry accepts recession-fuelled change is permanent, companies will continue to struggle in any post-downturn recovery.
NEW ZEALAND: Rembrandt Suits finds fashion tool fit
10 March 2010
A reduction in operating costs and improved visibility of key manufacturing and supply chain information are just some of the benefits claimed by men’s wear maker Rembrandt Suits after investing in new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
The week ahead on just-style...
8 March 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
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