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Faster Fashion, Greater Distances
Dave Aquino, research director, AMR Researc | August 14, 2008
Apparel companies want to speed up the flow of product to market, so that they can react more quickly to changes in consumer buying patterns. At the same time, they’re coping with longer supply lines and greater complexity in the chain, thanks to a huge increase in SKUs and the growth of... >more

Parigi Group Finds NGC’s PLM Solution Very Fashionable
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies | July 9, 2008
For nearly a quarter century, Parigi Group’s stable of brands has helped define children’s fashion apparel market. The apparel company designs and produces apparel for many of the industry’s leading brands, including Phat Farm Boys and Baby Phat Girlz, Pumu Kids, Applebottoms for Girls, Academia... >more

Combining Art With Science, Zara Competes With ‘Fast Fashion’
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies | February 7, 2008
The Spanish retailer turns to academia for help in developing a model that can make sense of the problem of replenishing more than 1,000 stores. >more

Skateboarder Apparel, Footwear Firm Just Wants to Focus on Product Marketing
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies | February 7, 2008
A small company, Four Star Distribution relies on an on-demand solution to ensure that its C1rca line of products can go head to head with those of the biggest competitors. >more

High Fashion, at High Speed, Leaves Slow DC Process Behind
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies | December 17, 2007
Bakers Footwear discovers a way to cut order cycle times, eliminate unnecessary shipment processing, and react more quickly to changes in the market. >more

Give Your Suppliers a Break, JPMorgan Says, and Stop Making Sourcing Relationships All About Price
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies | October 5, 2007
And while we’re on the subject of collaboration with suppliers, consider the words of Sara Ireton, assistant vice president of JPMorgan Chase. In a recent paper, she says supplier-buyer partnerships must consist of three basic business principles: “compliance with local and international... >more

Global Sourcing in a Round But Flat and Complex World
Mickey North Rizza, AMR Research | October 4, 2007
Sophisticated procurement technologies and strategies are no guarantee of success without a complete understanding of the multi-dimensional elements of demand-driven responsiveness, risk mitigation, and overall cost and working capital considerations. >more

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