Storytelling for a Sustainable Future
In her first piece for 2020, Laurie Stewart, Founder of Mindless Mag explores how we can do more than just give lip-service to sustainability in fashion.
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Lost in Space; When the Lack of Big Data Fails to Lead the Way
In their first piece for 2020, Michael Robinson & Orlando (Oz) Zambrano of Manner Solutions discuss the importance of data aggregation in a right-here, right-now economy. Manner Solutions offers a suite of software solutions catered specifically to the RFA market.
Data: the New Gold
In his first piece for 2020, fit expert Mark Charlton discusses individual fit preference in a consumer-centric era. Understanding and predicting fit preference, Mark believes, is key to solving the problem of apparel fit.
Robots vs Runways: a Conversation with Mark Harrop
In late January, Mark Harrop, CEO of WhichPLM, shared thoughts on the future of the fashion industry with Future Fashion Factory members at the University of Leeds. Sarah Parkin, Communications and Digital Engagement Officer for Future Fashion Factory, shares her thoughts on the day.
WhichPLM Evaluations: Comparison Tool
WhichPLM is delighted to publish our new PLM comparison tool. Selecting the right PLM partner isn’t easy, but it’s a choice more brands and retailers than ever before are making.
Beyond Kondratieff’s Hill
Chris McCann, WhichPLM Expert and Director of Resilient.World, takes a look at what has changed since his piece from 2016. For those unfamiliar with Kondratieff – don’t let the title dissuade you …here, Chris talks about the Green Age, circular economy, business transformation, and the future using less materials, less energy, more communication, and more creativity.
Caveat Emptor; Why Your ‘Voice of the Customer’ May Not Always Be What it Seems
In his first post for 2020, David Courtier-Dutton, CEO of SoundOut, explores the issues often found with online consumer panels in relation to the VoC.
Visual Search for Part Recognition Arrives
Here, Ted Mann, CEO of Slyce, discusses the arrival of part recognition for visual search. Slyce specializes in visual product search. Previously, Ted founded the SnipSnap coupon app, InJersey hyperlocal network, and was a writer and editor at Gannett.
Forget Returns Reduction, it’s Time for Returns Prevention (i.e. the Ideal Model)
In today’s guest post, Greg Moore, CEO of BodyBlock AI, shares his ideal model for strategic returns prevention. Greg is a corporate visionary with nearly 15 years’ experience in applying innovative technology to key business verticals for increasing profits and enhancing consumer experience.
The Importance of Data Science in the Fashion Industry
Here, Dakota Murphey, shares her first guest piece for this year – on the importance of data science. Dakota has more than a decade of experience in business growth, working independently as a business consultant for a number of years.