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Abstract:
Lean supply chain management and lean sourcing strategies are relatively new to the apparel industry, generating more talk
than broad implementation to date. In this the final paper of our “Lean Is Fashionable” thought leadership series, we define
a lean supply chain action plan with five concrete st (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
... Lean supply chain management and lean sourcing strategies are relatively
new to the apparel industry, generating more talk than broad implementation
to date. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
For apparel and textile companies, delocalized production and complex supply networks make it difficult to coordinate with
trade partners and maintain product traceability. Price pressure, competition, and demanding customers erode margins and increase
the urgency of cost control and fast time-to-market. (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
... Source: Porini USA. Document Type: White Paper Description: For apparel and textile
companies, delocalized production and complex supply networks make it ...
Published:
2010-09-16
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Abstract:
Fashion companies need to respond quickly and strategically to major changes occurring in today’s global supply chains.
Implementing a lean supply chain management strategy can enable cost savings and more efficient operations by realigning process
according to a demand-driven model. Lean supply (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
... leadership white papers on the concept of implementing lean supply chain
in the ... the impact of lean practices in the fashion and apparel industry
during a ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop database application. Find out what's Andersen's take on vendor compliance programs. (...)
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A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop d...
Published:
2001-12-08
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Abstract:
As the creator of performance apparel, Under Armour has become the fastest-growing designer and distributor of its category
of apparel in the world. In 2005, to sustain growth and compete on a global scale, it needed a flexible IT landscape that
could offer better visibility to data and scale over time. (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
... Source: SAP. Document Type: Case Study Description: As the creator of performance apparel,
Under Armour has become the fastest-growing designer and distributor ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
... relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM ...
and production issues facing apparel producers. ... to facilitate the implementation
process, which ...
Published:
2008-10-17
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Abstract:
If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers,
they run the risk of being overtaken by their competition, regardless of how competitively they source and deliver. (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers,
they run the ris...
Published:
2007-08-20
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Abstract:
Software vendors strive to be leaders in their areas of expertise and Retalix seems to be no exception. But how do we recognize
a segment pack leader and what are the key elements that characterize a supply chain pack leader? (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
Software vendors strive to be leaders in their areas of expertise and Retalix seems to be no exception. But how do we recognize
a segment pack lea...
Published:
2005-10-18
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Abstract:
ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's own
system) and include collaborative SRM and PLM capabilities and links to CRM systems. JDA and others must simplify their integration
framework strategies and JDA must focus on data s (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's
own system) and include co...
Published:
2005-01-03
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Abstract:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Supply Chain Management presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation
used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS, to conduct a live real time evaluation and selection. It then reviewed the
critical differentiating supply chain management crite (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Supply Chain Management presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation
used the TEC patent...
Published:
2000-06-23
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Abstract:
On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. Consolidated net sales were $1.07 billion compared with $1.22 billion for the third quarter of 1998. Net
income for the third quarter was $87.6 million, or $ 0 (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. ...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Abstract:
As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment. (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area...
Published:
2009-07-24
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Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since July, four small vendors have assumed new names and personas to better differentiate their offerings in
the marketplace. (...)
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Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since Ju...
Published:
2000-02-09
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Abstract:
Intentia remains solid, with a broad product portfolio footprint and a slight increase in revenue, despite vacillating financial
results. The company still needs to do a much better marketing job to achieve stronger global brand recognition well beyond
its esoteric industries/geographies stronghold pocke (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
Intentia remains solid, with a broad product portfolio footprint and a slight increase in revenue, despite vacillating financial
results. The comp...
Published:
2002-07-15
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Abstract:
This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance. (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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Abstract:
Supply Chain Supply Network Visibility and Analytics. Read Articles and Other Software to Delineate Your Assessment Related
to Supply Chain Supply Network Visibility and Analytics. The complexity of the global economy is a powerful motivation for
companies to look for new ways to increase efficiency and p (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
Supply Chain Supply Network Visibility and Analytics. Read Articles and Other Software to Delineate Your Assessment Related
to Supply Chain Supply ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising fuel costs and increased international trade, supply chain management software can help ETO organizations
get—and stay—ahead of the competition. (...)
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising f...
Published:
2008-07-18
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supply chain implementation for apparel industry:
... its long-time involvement in the fashion industry into its ... is very
prudent in selecting implementation partners ... and optimizing PLM in the apparel,
footwear, and ...
Published:
2010-07-08