http://www.just-style.com/companies/tradecard_id203Latest TradeCard industry news - from just-style.com© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:37:41 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 18:37:41 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Deckers Outdoor Corp, the maker of Ugg boots and Teva sandals, is to deploy the GT Nexus cloud-based platform to enhance collaboration and end-to-end visibility across its supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/news/deckers-picks-gt-nexus-for-supply-chain-visibility_id117836.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardWed, 15 May 2013 10:43:00 GMTOmni-channel services may be delivering, but they can be complex. The goal is delivering a seamless omni-channel experience for apparel buying consumers and if the tech doesn't work, the sales aren't made.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/technology-and-logistics_id117707.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardWed, 01 May 2013 17:29:00 GMTHow retailers deal with the omni-channel challenge varies greatly, as do opinions on how to integrate strategies for online, mobile and physical transactions.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/integrating-and-evolving-online-strategies_id117706.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardWed, 01 May 2013 17:17:00 GMTWhat 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.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/what-else-is-on-the-agenda_id117428.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardTue, 02 Apr 2013 13:55:00 GMTWhere 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.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/investing-for-the-future_id117424.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardTue, 02 Apr 2013 12:42:00 GMTFaced 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.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/tackling-the-challenges_id117423.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardTue, 02 Apr 2013 12:37:00 GMTSocial 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.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/supply-chain-challenges_id117320.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardTue, 02 Apr 2013 09:50:00 GMTA February 6th article in CFO Magazine reported that supply chain disruptions cut about 7% from a firm's share value, based on a recent study. The report, developed by the World Economic Forum and Accenture, is based on analysis of 62 supply chain disruptions from 2005 through 2011.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/a-look-at-disruption-in-the-apparel-supply-chain_id117217.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardFri, 08 Mar 2013 15:43:00 GMTCollaboration and trade platform TradeCard Inc is making its AppXpress module available to retailers and brands, paving the way for them to build custom supply chain solutions.http://www.just-style.com/news/tradecard-appxpress-paves-the-way-for-mobile-apps_id116921.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardFri, 08 Feb 2013 11:48:00 GMTGenerally, 2013 is seen as being another challenging year for the apparel industry - although there is cautious optimism for an improved business environment. Issues such as compliance, sustainability and product safety are likely to come to the fore, and keep a close eye on trade talks to expand duty-free opportunities such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/other-issues-to-watch_id116831.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:56:00 GMTOpportunities the apparel industry should focus on this year include developing strategic relationships to improve flexibility across the supply chain; a focus on adding value through design, innovation and branding to protect margins; and the use of technology to integrate the multichannel experience.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-opportunities_id116819.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:46:00 GMTWhat should apparel firms have learnt from the upheaval of the past couple of years - and what should they be doing now if they want to remain competitive into the future? They need to remain nimble enough to respond to changing buying patterns, develop strong partnerships across the supply chain, and focus on a sourcing portfolio that balances costs and risks.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/lessons-that-should-have-been-learnt_id116824.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMTUncertainty is perhaps the biggest challenge facing the apparel industry in 2013. The economic situation in Europe and the US, a combination of rising production costs and flat prices, the pressure to improve working conditions, a lack of new production centres and low volume growth in fashion all add up to a worrying year.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-challenges_id116806.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:30:00 GMTHaving spent much of the past 12 to 18 months developing offerings for both customers and staff across multiple touch points, the next challenge facing fashion brands and retailers is to connect the multi-channel dots as stores, desktop and mobile channels merge.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/technology-to-connect-the-retail-experience_id116701.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardThu, 17 Jan 2013 17:29:00 GMTLuxury handbags, footwear and accessories provider Coach has selected the TradeCard supply chain collaboration and trade platform to help streamline transactions and improve supplier relationships.http://www.just-style.com/news/coach-selects-tradecard-for-supply-chain-collaboration_id116639.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardMon, 14 Jan 2013 12:29:00 GMTThe most read stories on just-style this week include Luen Thai acquiring Ocean Sky's apparel operations, Russell Brands cutting 190 jobs, and Fast Retailing revealing it will eliminate hazardous chemicals from its global supply chain by 2020.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id116620.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardFri, 11 Jan 2013 12:02:00 GMTTradeCard is to merge with logistics and transportation specialist GT Nexus in a deal set to create the world's biggest cloud-based business network for global trade and supply chain management.http://www.just-style.com/news/tradecard-and-gt-nexus-to-merge-global-networks_id116561.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardMon, 07 Jan 2013 15:04:00 GMTSupply chain collaboration and trade platform TradeCard has launched a new cloud-based tool to help suppliers manage their customers, factories and capital.http://www.just-style.com/news/tradecard-launches-supplier-focused-solution_id116417.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardWed, 12 Dec 2012 02:22:00 GMTFashion brand and retailer Guess Inc has extended its use of the TradeCard cloud-based trade platform into Europe to help standardise its global supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/news/guess-deploys-tradecard-platform-in-europe_id116377.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardFri, 07 Dec 2012 13:41:00 GMTInstead of focusing on product costs as a way of offsetting the pressures faced in both retail and sourcing markets, the apparel supply chain should look instead at optimising processes, boosting collaboration and generally getting smarter, industry executives believe.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/getting-smarter-across-the-supply-chain_id115674.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tradecardThu, 27 Sep 2012 22:57:00 GMT