In with the new
Following a more-than busy 2016, now that 2017 is in full swing, our Editor shares WhichPLM’s plans for the coming year in what’s already set to beat our own expectations.
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Athleisure: the emerging fashion statement that is becoming the new normal
In this piece recurring WhichPLM contributors, ITC Infotech, explore the athleisure trend. Swati Sinha and Srilakshmi Narayanaswamy, both Lead Consultants for ITC, discuss the coinage of the term, its rise in popularity in recent years, and how retailers and brands can capitalize on the opportunity with a focused approach.
Lectra: WhichPLM Evaluation 2016
WhichPLM is delighted to publish our first Supplier Evaluation this year, completed at the close of 2016. This also marks the first re-evaluation we have undertaken, with Lectra’s first published in 2015. We are pleased to see the progress made in key areas.
Tight Vs Flexible in Adobe Illustrator/PLM Integrations
In his first article with us this year, frequent contributor Dan Hudson, President of E-Spec, discusses issues with ‘tight’ Adobe/PLM integrations when other systems come into play, and the benefits of ‘flexible’ integrations.
Plastic Reality
In his second featured article with us, Yotam Solomon continues his exploration of renewable versus recyclable for the average consumer, and his thoughts on fashion production from an eco-friendly point of view. Yotam is a fashion designer and product developer focusing on cradle-to-cradle innovation in apparel and footwear, and sits on our Expert panel as a sustainable […]
The Future is Bright for e-Commerce Apparel Fit
In WhichPLM’s second piece for 2017, and his second exclusive article for us, Mark Charlton continues his discussion surrounding fit in our industry. Here, Mark explores the changing role of the retail associate with regards to fit, and what disruptive technologies will bring to the future of fit.
In Between Fashion Battles with Technology, 3D is not the Enemy
In her first featured article with us, Dr Evridiki Papahristou explores 3D working in our industry. Evridiki is a devoted fashion engineer with a research focus in the effective integration of 3D virtual prototype in the apparel industry, and sits on our Expert panel in implementing and adopting 3D.
Happy Holidays 2016 from WhichPLM
As we reach the close of an incredibly busy and exciting year, the WhichPLM team would like to share our best wishes for the coming holidays with our community.
Why is this so difficult?
In his latest piece with us, resident Expert Dan Hudson, discusses why truly successful retail, footwear & apparel PLM implementations are difficult, and how implementing various inter-connected systems can help.
Reinventing Interiors; a digital transformation
In her latest exclusive piece for WhichPLM, resident digital printing Expert, Debbie McKeegan, explores the effect of digital printing on an industry with many similarities to that of Fashion: the Interiors sector. Debbie pays close attention to wallpapers here.