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However, the home location, where design and merchandising take place, and the sourcing location must be joined seamlessly. The processes in each area have to be kept in synchronization. This requires a relatively new type of technology, where the product lifecycle and all dependent lifecycles, such as lab dips, need to be managed. Systems termed PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) are now available to perform this. In addition to the specialist apparel software houses, an increasing number of systems are becoming available from the big software vendors who have, up to now, worked mainly in the engineering field, but who are tailoring their products to include apparel features. All the main vendors offer a workflow engine to control the processes, and a web interface to allow worldwide access.
The choice and implementation of the correct system for individual companies is a very complex and often bewildering matter, where a mistake can prove very costly. WWA has more experience of this technology than any other company worldwide and has successfully implemented a number of extremely complex systems. Substantial savings can often be realized by careful price negotiation guided by our experienced consultants.
To find out more about our technology services talk to one of our advisors in either the US or UK.'
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Would a Product Management System help you to achieve better Speed to Market?
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Have you considered the purchase of either a Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System?
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Would a PDM or a PLM System be most appropriate for your companyís needs?
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Have you invested in a Product Management System but have been disappointed with the benefits?
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Have you shopped for these systems and found the differing claims confusing?
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Have you found that vendors simply concentrate on selling software seats without really trying to understand your needs?
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If you answered ìyesî to any of these questions, WWA may be able to save you both time and money. Please ask how we may assist you.
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Define the processes that are used to design, develop and source the products.
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Define the collaboration level and geographic spread of the processes.
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Define the process tasks that technology will most beneficially assist.
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Define the outline specification of the system that will be needed.
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Search the market for matches with the specification.
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Investigate close matches for detailed functionality. Select short list.
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Set scope of project and agree implementation plan with vendor(s).
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Negotiate software and implementation costs with successful vendor(s). Select vendor of choice.
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Install, train, and implement the software in manageable amounts according to plan.
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- Typically a brief 3 to 5 day engagement.
- Defines outline processes and collaboration levels.
- Determines whether a PDM or PLM System is most appropriate.
- Provides an outline system specification.
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Selections
- Typically a 2 to 3 week engagement.
- Assists in the preparation of an RFI.
- Assists in selection of appropriate vendors from return RFIís.
- Manages the investigation and demonstration of the systems.
- Assists in the final choice.
- Assists in cost negotiations.
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Implementation
- Sets out implementation project plan.
- Manages implementation project.
- Supervises staff selection and training.
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WWA has unrivalled experience in the field of Product Management. Clients find that WWA costs are largely covered by the savings found in the purchase and avoidance of errors, resulting from our expertise.
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Click on Image for sample process mapping.
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