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Apparel software trends: What else is on the agenda?
2 April 2013
What else is likely to be topping the apparel industry's software agenda this year? Using technology to help mitigate risk in the supply chain, automating data capture, and greater collaboration and information exchange between apparel retailers and brands and their suppliers are all highlighted. Tapping into social media and mobile technologies will also contribute to speed and accuracy.
Apparel software trends: Investing for the future
2 April 2013
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 tools that better integrate all data between supply chain partners and offer end-to-end visibility, flexibility and speed.
Apparel software trends: Tackling the challenges
2 April 2013
Faced with a raft of challenges across the apparel supply chain, how can software help tackle the key issues? Tools that connect all trading partners, streamline the end-to-end process, and give industry leaders the flexibility and time to address everything from new opportunities to unexpected events can all contribute to a competitive edge.
Apparel software trends: Supply chain challenges
2 April 2013
Social and environmental compliance are the main issues facing today's apparel supply chains, according to industry experts consulted by just-style. The continued shift towards faster and faster fashion cycles, along with pressure on retailers to adapt to an omni-channel experience, are also throwing up challenges when it comes to flexibility in global sourcing.
US: Cabela's implements PTC PLM system
22 November 2012
Outdoor wear company Cabela's has implemented a product lifecycle management system (PLM) from PTC to eliminate redundant tasks and enable more time for creativity and innovation.
US: Brooks Brothers makes PLM investment
8 November 2012
Clothing retailer Brooks Brothers Group has selected a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to help improve product design and development effectiveness, reduce costs and better capture market opportunities.
FRANCE: Devanlay chooses PLM to boost product development
8 May 2012
French textiles major Devanlay, the exclusive worldwide licensee for the Lacoste clothing and accessories brand, has invested in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to help improve its overall efficiency and boost global product development.
US: Tommy Bahama selects PLM to optimise supply chain
7 December 2011
Lifestyle clothing company Tommy Bahama has selected PTC FlexPLM Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to help improve supply chain collaboration and reduce product development time as it grows its global business.
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: PLM technology comes of age
4 July 2011
Three years ago, just when Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software was beginning to generate a buzz as a tool to simplify and inject efficiency into apparel supply chains, some complained the systems faced "horrible" implementation delays as companies and software developers alike struggled to integrate them into organisations.
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.
US: PTC releases latest version of Windchill PLM
5 April 2011
The Product Development Company has released the latest version of its Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, which now lets manufacturers to do more throughout the product lifecycle, know more about product performance and get more value from PLM.
US: Chico's FAS selects FlexPLM for efficiency gains
17 March 2011
Women's wear retailer Chico's FAS has invested in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to standardise operations across all of its categories, brands and departments and enhance its ability to be first to market with the latest fashion.
US: Deckers Outdoor selects PTC PLM for faster design
28 April 2010
Footwear maker Deckers Outdoor Corporation, whose brands include Teva, Simple Shoes, and Ugg Australia, has selected the PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to enhance product development and production.
ANALYSIS: Recession takes the shine off PLM
30 March 2010
As apparel manufacturers cut their spending during the recession, the uptake of product lifecycle management (PLM) software was one of the many casualties. But signs suggest investment momentum is picking up again, with double-digit growth expected in the coming years. Ivan Castano-Freeman reports.
CHINA: Li Ning deploys FlexPLM to support growth
23 June 2009
Leading Chinese sporting goods provider Li Ning has invested in a product lifecycle management (PLM) system to help drive its corporate expansion and globalisation initiatives.
IMB 2009: Top technology trends
29 April 2009
Despite taking place against a gloomy economic backdrop, the IMB – World of Textile Processing trade show in Cologne last week certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to new products and innovations. As this roundup of some of the technical highlights shows, faster time-to-market, better quality and lower cost are the drivers behind the latest developments.
IMB 2009: Apparel firms seek fast returns from technology
27 April 2009
Troubled economic times are forcing apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers to re-evaluate their investments in technology, according to exhibitors at last week’s IMB – World of Textile Processing trade fair in Cologne, Germany.
IMB 2009: Tough times bolster apparel software investments
27 April 2009
There are encouraging signs of optimism among suppliers of production software to the global apparel industry as manufacturers, retailers and brands turn to new technology to prepare themselves for an eventual uptick in business.
IMB exhibitor news: PLM - who, what, where, when
15 April 2009
In just under a week's time the world's fourth largest trade fair venue will open its doors to IMB 2009. The last IMB event in 2006 welcomed some 25,000 visitors to view the latest in apparel and textile technology from around 600 exhibitors.
US: Brown Shoe takes steps to drive product development
24 March 2009
Footwear firm Brown Shoe Company Inc has taken steps to improve collaboration and visibility across its global product development process by implementing a new product lifecycle management (PLM) platform.
UK: just-style’s buyers’ guide to PLM is launched
15 January 2009
A business information portal dedicated to PLM (product lifecycle management) software for the fashion, textile and footwear industries was launched today (15 January) by just-style.
UK: just-style to launch new buyers' guide to PLM
17 December 2008
A business information portal dedicated to PLM (product lifecycle management) software for the fashion and textile industry is being launched by just-style in the New Year.
PLM software takes off in apparel supply chain
24 July 2008
The fast-fashion revolution is changing the face of the global apparel industry, which is struggling to meet the demands of an increasingly fickle clothing consumer. Enter product lifecycle management (PLM) software, a technology that most market observers say will become a make-or-break investment in the next five years. By Ivan Castano-Freeman.
US: Oxylane selects FlexPLM for private-label lines
25 June 2008
Sports equipment producer Oxylane Group, which until recently was known as Décathlon, has chosen PTC’s FlexPLM to accelerate development of its private-label products.
ASIA: PLM software vendors eye expansion
24 June 2008
Leading suppliers of product life-cycle management software (PLM) are eyeing expansion in Asia amid hopes that China will become their biggest market over the next five years.
US: Agron turns to FlexPLM for improved efficiency
28 May 2008
Agron Inc, the accessory licensee for Adidas America, is using PTC’s Retail, Footwear and Apparel PLM solution to manage its accessory product lines from design concept through product development and catalogue creation.
US: PTC adds new design, sourcing functions to FlexPLM
8 April 2008
PTC has expanded its product lifecycle management solution to help companies in the retail, apparel and footwear industries create product specifications faster and reduce cycle time.
US: Appleseed’s opts for FlexPLM solution
25 October 2007
Appleseed’s, a multi-channel retailer of classic women’s apparel, has deployed the PTC retail, footwear and apparel solution, FlexPLM, for its product data management, line planning and product variation management capabilities.
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