October 2011 management briefing: ERP-PLM on the apparel radar

October 2011 management briefing: ERP-PLM on the apparel radar It's no secret that Product Lifecycle Managment (PLM) has taken the global apparel industry by storm. But a much older and less popular cousin - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - is now back on the radar as clothiers realise that linking it with PLM yields bigger benefits than using either technology alone. This month's management briefing from just-style looks at the rise of integrated ERP-PLM solutions, implementation issues, and its growth in emerging markets.

just-style management briefing: Integrated ERP-PLM solutions to become key 3 Oct 2011

It'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.

just-style management briefing: ERP-PLM vendors eye growth in emerging markets 3 Oct 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: ERP-PLM suppliers become more competitive 3 Oct 2011

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 3 Oct 2011

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.

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