Challenges:
Organizations continue to face internal and external obstacles to deliver new products and programs. Speed-to-market, cost and material management, exception and change management and process adherence are significant factors in the success of sourcing and development projects.
Solution:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the process of managing a product from conception, through design and manufacturing, to delivery. PLM has become a critical management process for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
vLinx PLM: Powered by WFX, provides a comprehensive platform that streamlines the entire sourcing process. The power of the integrated modules and components provides immediate improvement, visibility and effective management of the process for all cross-functional and involved parties.
Features:
The vLinx PLM suite includes the following features:
- Catalogue Management: On-line catalogues with a complete Specifications Bank, where all style information, size, technical and packaging details are stored as well as buyer and supplier approvals.
- Collection Planning: Information is collected and stored at an individual product level as well as grouped into larger collections providing a holistic view while planning.
- Design Collaboration: Interactive sharing, cooperation and approval management among employees and teams.
- Time and Action Calendars: Date management; exception reporting; alert generation.
The vLinx Advantage:
- All business verticals – Apparel, General Merchandise and Food – are available on one platform with specific workflow and information requirements
- SaaS platform; No IT resources required and no additional costs
- Focused, market specific solution
- International domain knowledge and expertise
- Scalable: Supports an unlimited number of transactions and dollar volume
- Creative company. Flexible and adaptable partner that can support and customize business needs.
