Viewpoints by Vipin Goyal

Q&A: The Art and Science of Selecting the Right PLM for Your Organization – Part 2

May 20th, 2013

When taking the time to consider which PLM solution is right for your organization, retailers must consider the impact of implementation. Just as solutions vary by industry (see Part 1 of this series), your implementation plan must also be specific to the needs of your business and your seasonal calendar. Be sure you understand these challenges when selecting your solution and planning your implementation road map. Read More

Topics: fashion, Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage PLM, Food Manufacturing, hardlines, Mallory Engler, PLM, PLM Implementation, PLM Selection, PLM Strategy, Product Development, Retail, Retail Footwear Apparel, Retail Innovation, Retailer Brands, Retailers, Sergio Martinez, Strategy, Vipin Goyal

Q&A: The Art and Science of Selecting the Right PLM for Your Organization – Part 1

May 9th, 2013

In today’s slow-growth consumer spending environment, companies must take market share in order to grow. Winning organizations differentiate by bringing stronger brands and better merchandise to market faster and cheaper with help from a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Whether you’re a fashion, food or hardlines retailer or manufacturer, PLM success depends on asking the right questions to select a solution that best fits your company’s unique requirements. Read More

Topics: fashion, Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage PLM, Food Manufacturing, hardlines, Mallory Engler, PLM, PLM Selection, Product Lifecycle Management, Retail, Retail Footwear Apparel, Retail Innovation, Retailer Brands, Retailers, Sergio Martinez, Vipin Goyal

Apparel Manufacturing Outsourcing: Product Innovation Opportunities

October 29th, 2012

In my previous blog, I talked about how outsourcing has negatively impacted US apparel manufacturers. But interestingly, this same trend can benefit the US clothing design industry, potentially improving new product innovation by allowing for increased investment in design and development, and a stronger focus on ideation. Read More

Topics: Apparel, Footwear, Innovation, PLM, Product Development, Retail, Vipin Goyal

Apparel Manufacturing Outsourcing: Trends and Opportunities in the US

October 16th, 2012

Increasing globalization and a turbulent economy have sent manufacturing overseas for many industries. US companies have been hit hard by this trend, outsourcing to help stay competitive and profitable. The US apparel industry is strongly affected, but there are opportunities for local and national manufacturers to fill some untapped needs. Read More

Topics: Apparel, PLM, Product Development, Retail, Vipin Goyal

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Vipin Goyal, Senior Manager Vipin is a New England Patriots fan who has a passion for cricket and aspires to write a book one day. Read more articles by Vipin Goyal