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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:27:19 GMTSat, 11 Feb 2012 12:27:19 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20http://www.just-style.com/images/small_logo_style.gifhttp://www.just-style.com10021Just 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.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-ERP-PLM-vendors-eye-growth-in-emerging-markets_n112336.aspxMon, 03 Oct 2011 19:46:00 GMTAs 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.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-ERP-PLM-suppliers-become-more-competitive_n112335.aspxMon, 03 Oct 2011 19:43:00 GMTWhile 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.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-Planning-to-avoid-ERP-PLM-integration-issues_n112334.aspxMon, 03 Oct 2011 19:14:00 GMTIt's no secret that Product Lifecycle Managment (PLM) has taken the global apparel industry by storm, becoming a must-have software tool for many clothing companies seeking economies of scale in the increasingly competitive fashion market.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-Integrated-ERP-PLM-solutions-to-become-key_n112333.aspxMon, 03 Oct 2011 18:48:00 GMTFeatured reports in just-style's research store include an analysis of the South Korean apparel retail sector, the top 300 textile wholesalers and a look at the women's plus size channel in the UK.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style's-research-round-up_n112083.aspxMon, 05 Sep 2011 10:32:00 GMTAs product lifecycle management (PLM) software becomes a greater necessity to inject organisational efficiency in today's highly competitive global fashion market, PLM vendors are rushing to provide customers with the fastest and most efficient systems possible.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-Speed-becomes-key-in-tougher-PLM-game_n111523.aspxTue, 05 Jul 2011 17:26:00 GMTThree 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.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-PLM-technology-comes-of-age_n111511.aspxMon, 04 Jul 2011 17:37:00 GMTThese 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.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-PLM-suppliers-excited-about-Asia's-potential_n111498.aspxFri, 01 Jul 2011 16:56:00 GMTForecasts 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.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-PLM-growing-despite-recessionary-jitters_n111497.aspxFri, 01 Jul 2011 16:54:00 GMTToday's fashion and retail supply chains face relentless cost pressure on every front. But with higher input prices here to stay, what options do they have to respond? According to Mark Burstein, president of sales and marketing at NGC Software, PLM has a key role to play, not only in optimising materials management, but also reducing markdowns and improving speed to market.http://www.just-style.com/plm/COMMENT-Coping-with-the-high-cost-of-raw-materials_n111111.aspxThu, 19 May 2011 16:04:00 GMTAfter 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. http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-More-software-trends-to-watch_n110951.aspxWed, 04 May 2011 11:37:00 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 strong core business systems, better use of business analytics, and integrated PLM, sourcing and supply chain capabilities. http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-The-key-focus-for-software-investments_n110950.aspxWed, 04 May 2011 11:34:00 GMTUsing 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. http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-Software-helps-tackle-industry-issues_n110949.aspxWed, 04 May 2011 11:29:00 GMTAmong 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.http://www.just-style.com/plm/just-style-management-briefing-Apparel-supply-challenges-in-2011_n110948.aspxWed, 04 May 2011 11:23:00 GMTAfter spending her career working at fashion companies such as Reebok, Lane Bryant, Victoria's Secret (Limited Brands), and JC Penney, Susan Olivier recently joined Dassault Systèmes as Industry Define Leader, Retail Solutions. We sat down with Susan to discuss how her past product development and global sourcing experience helps her relate to her clients, as well as her thoughts on where the PLM market is headed. http://www.just-style.com/plm/11-Questions-with-Susan-Olivier-from-Dassault-Systèmes_c336.aspxMon, 18 Apr 2011 14:02:00 GMTIn the apparel manufacturing industry where the average sample approval timeline is approximately six weeks, having a 3D system to streamline the process makes all the difference. An efficient 3D system not only saves time and money, but helps to produce a better quality product, writes Ram Sareen, CEO-founder of Tukatech. http://www.just-style.com/plm/COMMENT-Choosing-the-best-apparel-3D-software_n110597.aspxFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:59:00 GMTThe challenge for today's retailers is to create a responsive and cost-effective supply chain with an efficient, speedy and transparent way of working. And for many of them, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the perfect tool to manage products dynamically through the development cycle from concept to shop floor, says SD Retail Consulting's Simon Blower.http://www.just-style.com/plm/COMMENT-PLM-proves-a-perfect-fit-for-retailers_n110310.aspxTue, 15 Feb 2011 16:53:00 GMTIMB 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 second of two reports, Niki Tait looks at some of the retail applications on show. http://www.just-style.com/plm/IMB-Select-retail-applications-on-show_n109882.aspxWed, 22 Dec 2010 14:14:00 GMTIMB 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. http://www.just-style.com/plm/IMB-Select-web-based-systems-on-show_n109881.aspxTue, 21 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMTApparel retailers often put Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) at the centre of their strategies to drive new product and merchandise innovation. But while the term PLM is often used, its remit is rarely understood and is all too often borrowed from other industries. Here, Sue Welch, CEO of TradeStone Software, argues that Merchandise Lifecycle Management (MLM) is better aligned to the needs of retailers of private label and branded goods.http://www.just-style.com/plm/COMMENT-PLM-vs-MLM-whats-in-a-name_n109769.aspxThu, 09 Dec 2010 15:48:00 GMT