On 24th January, the Rootstein Hopkins Centre at the London College of Fashion played host to a collection of UK retailers, brands and consultants – all of whom were there to learn more about Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM solution. Our Editor, Ben Hanson, attended the event and has put together a full report for our readers.
(Paris, January 26, 2012) Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials—is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Patrice Gros as Director of the Middle East and North Africa region.
Following on from his “Best of NRF 2012″, our Editor sets out in detail his impressions from this year’s National Retail Federation Conference & Expo. Covering the state of the global retail market, the emerging worldwide trends that hope to reinvigorate it, and PLM’s place in both, Ben Hanson’s NRF 2012 Report is not to be missed.
WhichPLM would like to wish a happy and prosperous new year to all of our readers. According to the Chinese zodiac, the dragon (which this year is paired with the perceptive, calming water element) represents wealth, enterprise, good fortune and power.
Now that the doors are closed on “retail’s big show” for another year – and ahead of our in-depth series of reports and interviews beginning next week – our editor, Ben Hanson, takes a moment to pick out his highlights of the 2012 National Retail Federation Conference & Expo.
(January 20, 2012) Jesta I.S., Inc. a leading global supplier of enterprise business solutions for retailers, manufacturers and distributors focused in the soft goods and specialty industries announced recently that it will launch a new solution, Vision PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) at the upcoming NRF 101st Annual Convention and Expo in New York from January 16th to 17th, 2012
(DERBY, UK., JANUARY 19, 2012) As Fast React announce the formal launch of its new Vision sourcing solution, it already has a range of key clients on board including top fashion brand Reiss, US based Madison88 and the fast growing footwear brand, Fit Flop.
ecVision have provided a copy of their recent whitepaper – The Impact of New Social Compliance Regulations on US Retailers and Manufacturers.
As our 2011 Customer Survey enters its third week, our Editor, Ben Hanson, looks at the enabling capabilities of PLM and the roll that end users play in ensuring its success. Far from just allowing them to work more efficiently, modern PLM allows end users at every stage of the product development process to influence its future.
