Introduction to PLM
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.
PLM news & announcements
TURKEY: Lectra appoints Gros as MENA head
Lectra has appointed Jean-Patrice Gros as the director of its Middle East and North African operations.
US: Asics opts for Lawson PLM solution
Athletic footwear and apparel company Asics America has chosen to implement the full Lawson Fashion Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) suite developed by Lawson Software.
- Mexico: Lectra Showcases Full Range of Fashion Solutions at Intermoda Guadalajara in Mexico
- US: Fruit of the Loom to use Yunique PLM system
- US: Gerber Technology to Demonstrate Why YuniquePLM is Readily Adopted by Users Across all Levels of the Enterprise at NRF Show in New York City
- US: Visual 2000 unveils new PLM solution
- UK: Lectra and ASBCI provide an opportunity for apparel companies to experience the latest innovation in the industry
- France: Lectra’s 4 th International Education Congress Honors Collaborative Work, Design, and 3D Technologies
- US: Gerber Technology receives the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Global Fashion PLM Product Leadership Award
- US: Askin to lead Gerber Technology software solutions
PLM directory
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PLM features & interviews
just-style management briefing: ERP-PLM vendors eye growth in emerging markets
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
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.
just-style management briefing: Planning to avoid ERP-PLM integration issues
While many software vendors love to boast about the benefits of their products, few admit that they are rarely glitch-free and that implementing them into an organisation can take time and patience.
PLM downloads
Accelerator for Design and Development
Apparel Accelerator™ for Design & Development provides a single environment to manage an Apparel company’s product, project, color, material, line plan, and vendor data. It executes development tasks across all functional teams to track seasonal line planning calendars, approvals and responsibilities.
Accelerator for Sourcing and Production
Apparel Accelerator™ for Sourcing and Production seamlessly connects global sourcing and production offices to brand and retail headquarters. It enables enhanced collaboration, process control, and risk management within the sourcing and pre-production processes.
Accelerator for Sourcing and Production for Partners
The Apparel Accelerator™ for Sourcing Partners provides an online environment for suppliers and agents to access and update assigned information. Collaboration with supply chain partners occurs electronically during the sourcing and production processes.
CONSUMER GOODS - FASHION: Creating Vital Connections in the Consumer Goods Industry
Fashion brands (Apparel, Footwear, Accessories)and Retailers are facing intense global competition. Pressure to lower product development costs and the need to create new revenue streams while keeping up with constantly changing customer preferences demand new strategies to bring products to market.
Leveraging the Power of PLM
There is a general consensus that PLM (Product Lifecycle Contents Management) is the ideal ‘single version of the truth’ for product definition data – the images, colors, components and measurement specifications that define the ‘product blueprint’ for sampling and, eventually, production. But what if you could do more with this data? Do more with what you already have?
