TradeStone Software, delivering Merchandise Lifecycle Management solutions that unify the design, sourcing, ordering and delivery of private label and branded goods, announced Urban Outfitters CIO Calvin Hollinger will co-present with TradeStone’s CEO Sue Welch at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show 2010, January 11-12, in New York City. The presentation, which takes place on Tuesday, January 12 from 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm ET in Room Hall E 1E 11, will provide participants with insight into ways supporting technology can facilitate in-season changes to products and assortments and reduce markdowns. Urban Outfitters, a leading apparel and accessories retailer, prides itself on lifestyle merchandising that builds a strong emotional bond with the customer by offering fashion right products on a timely basis. Together with solutions partner TradeStone, the retailer will discuss how they are adopting a Merchandise Lifecycle Management approach to provide a ‘design to delivery’ view of their supply chain, facilitating improved exceptions management and effective supply chain execution.
Attendees of the presentation will learn more about:
• The problems and opportunities in retail for Merchandise Lifecycle Management / PLM
• The latest retail trends in global sourcing and what’s in store for 2010
• How delaying merchandising decisions to the last possible minute can help get the right product in the right place at the right time
• Why adopting a holistic approach to design, sourcing, production, order and delivery of merchandise can increase speed to market and improve supply chain visibility
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