Apparel Research And Reports

RFID Special Report: 20/20 In 2020 — Inventory Accuracy Takes Center Stage

This annual RFID Special Report is Apparel's annual review of relevant marketplace developments. Part 1 of the report will focus on commercial topics. Part 2, which will be published next week, will focus on technology advances and considerations to guide future investment decisions.

2019 Technology Outlook in the Apparel Market

In Apparel’s 2nd annual Technology Outlook, reducing product costs stands out as the key business initiative for the second year in a row, with improving the e-commerce experience the top priority in terms of supporting growth in 2019.

When PLM Becomes Your System of Record

Some fashion brands and manufacturers are realizing even greater benefits from PLM by leveraging its data in sourcing, production, quality assurance, fulfillment and sales.

Perfect Products Require Perfect Order Management

When manufacturing apparel and footwear it can be easy to fall short of customer demands without proper visibility. A leading footwear manufacturer with over 1,200 stores across the globe was experiencing slow speed-to-market.

PLM for Apparel 2018: 3D Adds New Strategic Dimension to Achieving Supply Chain Speed

PLM software vendors see a chance to disrupt the software market by offering differentiated 3D functionality ahead of their competition. First, though, the industry must recognize PLM as an end-to-end business discipline worthy of advanced strategic thinking and technology investments.

The Definitive Guide for Choosing or Re-Tooling Your PLM Solution

This e-Book will arm you with solid, practical advice for your PLM selection and implementation process -- from the initial RFP to determining business needs and from overcoming disconnects to achieving true successful adoption.

Let's Get Personal: The ROI of 1-to-1 Marketing Campaigns

The end game now is personalization — an outcome that's constantly evolving as innovative companies find new ways to create meaningful experiences for each individual that fuse the online and offline worlds and strike the optimal balance between transaction and emotion.

Advanced BI: A New Dimension of Decision Making and Execution

As a precursor to the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the current era of advanced business intelligence (BI) can give retailers better visibility into channels inside and outside their organizations and how consumers engage with all of them.

The State of Transparency, CSR and Compliance in the Global Supply Chain

New research explores how technology and global collaboration are helping the fashion industry tackle the big challenges.

Advancing AI in the ‘More-of-Less’ Era of Apparel Retailing

The complexity of consumer demand and the strain it puts on the end-to-end supply chain make profitability all but impossible without effective use of artificial intelligence.

3 Critical Components to Achieving the Perfect Order

Delivering on consumer expectations comes from the ability to complete the perfect order: getting the right products delivered at the best price, when and where they want.

The Apparel Top 50: Seeking Velocity and Growth, Creating Purpose and Connection

In looking at the activities of the apparel companies ranked in this year’s Top 50 report, one might conclude that this is the time when retailers are coming a little closer to playing offense.

Apparel 2019 Top Innovators

This year’s group of 26 Apparel Innovator Award winners is pushing the barriers when it comes to satisfying consumer demand. Read on to learn about a wide range of innovations ranging from unique product offerings to smart uses of technology.

PLM for Apparel 2019: Moving from Technical Excellence to Digital Differentiation

The pressure is on for further investment to link supply chain activities and PLM activities together and make combined investments with a goal of achieving business agility in an increasingly complex global environment.

Apparel Research And Reports