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. Retailers are under growing pressure to deliver ten fashion collections a year (up from the traditional four) to cater to shoppers with short attention spans while rising manufacturing costs and falling point of sale (POS) prices are squeezing margins.
HONG KONG: Migros to streamline sourcing with CBX tool
Switzerland’s largest retailer Migros is implementing product lifecycle management, global sourcing and vendor collaboration software at its buying office in Asia to support its growth in direct sourcing.
DeSL Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status for Third Consecutive Year
DeSL announced it has attained Gold Certified status for the third consecutive year in the Microsoft Partner Programme. As a Gold Certified partner, DeSL has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support. These benefits also impact customers by providing a much higher level of service.
- US: New software helps streamline vendor payments
- CANADA: Visual2000 adds Sampleroom storyboard tool
- US: Lawson launches new fashion software
- FRANCE: Lectra and X-Rite/Pantone in colour deal
- SRI LANKA: MAS selects DeSL’s PLM solution
- New report gives insight into the PLM sector in the apparel industry
- ITALY: Iside to distribute Visual PLM
- US: Tehama signs on to WFX Web PLM
This complete directory listing contains information on global PLM vendors, PLM consultants, PLM media and PLM events.
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10 questions with... Tamara Saucier of Dassault Systèmes
Welcome to the fifth instalment of our "10 questions with...", our series of interviews with leading figures in the PLM world. This time we spoke with Tamara Saucier, Director Industry Solutions - Retail Footwear & Apparel at Dassault Systèmes and asked about the specific advantages of implementing PLM, why their PLM solution is different and what the future holds.
Speaking with style: Dieter Braun, MD, Triumph International
Underwear, lingerie and swimwear manufacturer Triumph International celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2011. Here the company’s managing director and co-owner Dieter Braun, and Jörg Wagner from the Corporate Process Organisation (CPO) department in charge of global CAD and CAM, tell just-style about their formula for success.
US: Denise Seegal interviewed as part of PLM Boot Camp 09
Details of a 20 minute interview with Denise Seegal - former CEO of Nautica and key note speaker at this year's PLM Boot Camp.
Business Management Systems Presents – PLM Basics: How Do You Know You Need PLM?
The apparel and textile industries are two of the chief implementers of product lifecycle management software in the industry today. In demanding fields such as these, which possess such unique and nuanced needs, PLM helps to streamline business processes and eliminate inconsistencies to create the most efficient and profitable company possible.
YuniquePLM by Gerber Technology
YuniquePLM is an innovative, Product Lifecycle Management solution that delivers the full range of functionality needed by today's fast-paced fashion and soft goods industries. Developed in the USA and based on the latest Microsoft® .NET platform, this software is fully scalable and modular.
A Process for Successful Selection, Planning and Implementation of a PLM Solution
Whether implementing a full PLM system or extending an existing one, quite some considerations, combined with a collaborative approach, will ensure that the implementation process is a positive experience with a rapid ROI.
Chattawak Implements Gerber Technology’s PLM Suite – webPDM™ and webView™
In order to optimize teamwork and after an extensive requirements review made by a third party consultant, Paris based Chattawak decided to replace their non apparel-oriented PDM system by one dedicated to the fashion industry - webPDM, a component of Gerber's PLM Suite. Gerber Technology's longstanding expertise in the product data management marketplace became the critical criteria in Chattawak's decision making process.
Business Management Systems Presents: ‘PLM Basics: Getting Your Whole Team On Board With Your PLM Project’
Here, experienced PLM provider to the apparel, textile & design manufacturing industries Business Management Systems (BMS) discusses some simple approaches and techniques to get your whole workforce on board with your PLM project.
