Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for fashion industry

Porini USA : Porini USA has developed the Microsoft Dynamics Industry Solution for fashion and footwear. This industry leading solution combines the flexibility of Microsoft Dynamics AX with proven coverage of apparel sourcing and distribution functional requirements. Address: 155 E 34th Street New York, NY 10016 phone: +1 212 2131084 info@porini.us or Email: jbuchan@porini.us Contact : Jon Buchan

Polygon Software (USA) : Polygon Software provides end-to-end technology solutions for apparel, footwear and accessories businesses. Their solutions, known for their rapid low-cost implementation and robust function, are backed by an outstanding sales and support staff that's committed to your success.

Customer surveys in Apparel Magazine and Gartners have consistently rated Polygon Software as a leader in customer support. Address: 6 Reservoir Circle, Baltimore Maryland 21208 US Phone: 410.653.8004 Fax: 410.653.8022 Email: mailto:sales@polypm.com Contact: Mickey Wohlmuth, VP Sales

RunTime : they are a division of Geac dedicated to the apparel and footwear industries. With a suite of industry specific end-to-end back office applications, their solutions encompass the design and pre-production phases of the manufacturing process, product data management, purchasing, manufacturing, distribution; customer relationship management and sales force automation. They have a global network of sales and support offices providing integrated solutions to over 1,000 fashion houses, wholesalers and manufacturers worldwide. Their innovative and integrated range of products are used extensively by designers, product developers, purchasing, production and sales executives to automate and optimize the processes within their supply chains. Overall, their solutions enable you to reduce the time it takes to get new products and collections to market right first time. Their PLM software delivers tangible business benefits quickly, providing you with a foundation for successful management throughout the product development lifecycle.

StyleFile by Patternworks, Inc : When it comes to data entry, management, and reporting, Patternworks' StyleFile excels in combining an easy to use interface with comprehensive tools to produce technical packages for the apparel industry. StyleFile PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), by Patternworks Inc., is an organizational software tool which stores, tracks and documents details and information with reports starting from the initial concept through all phases of production. Traditionally, only large manufacturers could afford pricey PLM software but now, even start up companies can reduce the chaos of disorganization using built in processes and industry accepted standards. Unlike software written by computer programmers without a sewing machine in sight, StyleFile was developed in the production environment at Patternworks, Inc. to manage the workflow of hundreds of clients. StyleFile was designed with the input of actual users such as designers, pattern makers, technical designers, graders, marker makers, quality control personnel and fabric purchasing agents. For several years, StyleFile has been used under the rigorous demands of a production environment with daily direct contact with our programming team. The proximity of programming to the sewn product development environment is the unparalleled advantage of StyleFile PLM software, having created the vast array of tools in a natural and holistic way. Address: 11230 Grace Avenue, Suite A, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Phone: 714.531.9049 Fax: 714.531.9029 E-Mail: sales@patternworksinc.com Contact: Lorraine Palmero

Trade Stone Software : In the past 10 years, the definition of private label has evolved significantly from that of a simple "generic" or "store" brand. Today, more than two-thirds of global consumers are not only buying private label products, but consider them to be a "good alternative" to other brands; while nearly as many believe such products offer quality that's "at least as good as that of the usual big brands." Private label goods are important to retailers because not only are they more profitable and cheaper to source and produce, but they provide the opportunity to increase brand awareness. TradeStone's award winning software is recognized by Wall Street analysts as a superior tool to help retailers and wholesalers deliver exciting, quality merchandise that sells through at full price. TradeStone's Merchandise Lifecycle Management technology uses Web services to leverage and layer across an organization's existing infrastructure to blend planning, product development, sourcing, ordering, quality, logistics and finance to provide a single view, access and interaction across the supply chain.

Tukatech : CAD/CAM/CIM systems for the Sewn Goods Industry. Their product line of automated systems include, TUKAstudio for Fabric and Garment Design; TUKAcad for Pattern Design, Grading and Marking, TUKAjet family of High Speed Ink Jet Plotters; TUKAcut family of Single Ply Cutters; European Technology for Automatic Spreading and Cutting and TUKA-INA Systems for Unit Production Systems and Electronic Tracking in Sewing, Warehousing, Distribution and Manufacturing. They assemble, install, train and support these Systems. With Head Quarters in Los Angeles, they have offices in San Francisco, New Delhi, Seoul, Milano, Toronto, Bangalore, Jaipur and Dominican Republic with demonstration and training facilities. Address: 5527 E. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, California USA 90040 Phone: 323-726-3836 Fax: 323-726-3866 Email: tukateam@tukatech.com Contact: Rupi Arora, Chief Operating Officer

WhichPLM : comparison website launched by UK consultants for apparel and retail customers that are evaluating PLM solutions.