Technology has become a driving force behind the international apparel industry–helping to reduce costs, cut lead times, and facilitate global collaboration.Predicting and maintaining the stability of the value chain has becoming increasingly complex as a result of globalization.  In order to achieve a lean strategic advantage, apparel manufacturers, who have traditionally been slow to embrace IT solutions, are starting to see them as possible saviors.  Product Lifecycle Manageme...

Once overlooked by international retailers, the Middle East region is proving to be fertile ground offering a mix of tourism and a stable local consumer population.  One of the front runners in the Middle East retail race is Hong Kong-based casualwear retailer Giordano.The move was the brain child of Ishwar Chugani.   Working in Dubai with the ETA-Sascon-Star Group, a conglomerate which has interests in a wide range of industries, Mr. Chugani suggested that the company venture int...