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Design: Italian Style

This paper reveals insights into the aspects of customized textile products for apparel in the Italian textile and apparels manufacturing industry. A traditional high-end menswear supplier of wovens is contrasted with the new seamless knitting technology. The market potential for new interactions with consumers at the retail level is considered.

Tags: Manufacturing, Strategy, Management, North Carolina State University

White papers 2003-06-13

Application of the Parametric Cost Estimation in the Textile Supply Chain

This paper compares various cost estimation methods in the textile context : their advantages, drawbacks, and applicability in the product life cycle. The parametric cost estimation model is particularly suited to the earliest stage of design-to-cost approach. It is widely used in different industrial domains such as aerospace, aircraft, telecommunication,...

Tags: Estimation, North Carolina State University, Product Development, Aerospace & Defense, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Strategy, Research & Development, Business Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing, Management

White papers 2003-06-06

Outlook for the U.S. Short Staple Yarn Industry

While it is possible to use historical data to predict the general trends that will be followed in both yarn manufacturing technology and production, this approach has several inherent dangers. Particular problems are related to preferences associated with geographical location and markets, short-term impact of changes in specifications and/or markets,...

Tags: North Carolina State University, Manufacturing, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

White papers 2002-10-03

Michigan Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Industry: Characterization and Needs Assessment

This paper attempts to identify characteristics of the Michigan apparel and textile industry; It determines the manufacturers' perceived needs with respect to making their firms more competitive than at present; and provides criteria for action, i.e., for the identification of strategies that universities can employ to help firms succeed and...

Tags: Apparel, North Carolina State University, Michigan, Manufacturing, Strategy, Management

White papers 2002-09-25

Managing Erratic Demand: The Multi-Channel Manufacturing Approach

Contemporary cellular approaches to the development of manufacturing architectures based upon lean manufacturing concepts are often hindered or prevented by the lack of a smooth regular demand for products. This is frequently the case in apparel manufacturing where demand is erratic because of the high variety of end items and...

Tags: Lean Manufacturing, Tqm/Six Sigma/ISO 9000, Manufacturing, North Carolina State University, It Operations

White papers 2002-09-25

Consumer Purchase Data as a Strategic Product Development Tool

As the apparel market becomes progressively more competitive and market driven, manufacturing firms must cultivate the ability to design and develop products responsive to the changing wants and needs of their customers. Product attribute analysis of consumer purchases provides insight into product preferences and changing preferences over time. This study...

Tags: North Carolina State University, Attribute, Product Development, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Strategy, Research & Development, Business Operations, Marketing, Management, Preference, Apparel

White papers 2001-05-04

Marketing Fashion Color for Product Line Extension in the Departmental Store Channel

Consumer demand, advances in manufacturing and retailing technology, and globalization contribute to an increasingly competitive domestic apparel market. In order to compete, retailers and manufacturers adopt aggressive product strategies designed to capture discerning consumers. A popular strategy for product line extension in the apparel industry is the addition of fashion...

Tags: North Carolina State University, Marketing, Sales Strategy, Globalization, Gender And Diversity, Sales Force Management, Retail, Strategy, Manufacturing, Sales, Management, Human Resources

White papers 2001-02-09