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24/02/2016

The solution is in the clouds

First impressions are everything when it comes to clothing. Having found the garment you really want, it is always a great disappointment to find that the right size is not in stock. This is one of the challenges constantly facing the textile industry, not least because unsold inventories push up costs. So how can businesses meet demand and live up to their customers’ expectations without the risk of excessive inventories?

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The apparel industry is acutely seasonal and customer tastes are constantly changing. Also, globalisation is making it harder to respond quickly to...

The apparel industry is acutely seasonal and customer tastes are constantly changing. Also, globalisation is making it harder to respond quickly to customer demands. Is the solution perhaps in the clouds? Photos: EMEA

 
The apparel industry is acutely seasonal and customer tastes are constantly changing. Also, globalisation is making it harder to respond quickly to...

The apparel industry is acutely seasonal and customer tastes are constantly changing. Also, globalisation is making it harder to respond quickly to customer demands. Is the solution perhaps in the clouds? Photos: EMEA

 
Patrick Lemoine

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