Business Models and ICT Technologies for the Fashion Supply Chain - Proceedings of IT4Fashion 2016

Preface

Contents

Future Trends in the Fashion Industry

1 A New Research Agenda for Luxury Supply Chain Management?

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Research Approach

3 Discussion of the Research Agenda

3.1 Supply Management

3.2 Data Management and Visibility

3.3 Contract Management

3.4 Variety Management

3.5 Sustainability Management

4 Conclusions and Future Developments

References

2 Publication Trends in Supply Chain Management in the Fashion Industry

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Data and Methodology

3 Results

3.1 Publication Years

3.2 Languages

3.3 Countries

3.4 Research Areas

3.5 Document Types

3.6 Source Title

4 Discussion and Conclusion

References

3 Cross-Cultural Research for Luxury Fashion Brands in the Chinese Market: A Review of Long- Versus Short-Term Orientation in National Culture Dimensions

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Concept of Culture

3 National Culture

4 Hofstede’s Five-Dimensional Model of National Culture

5 Long- Versus Short-Term Orientation

6 Current Situation of the Chinese Luxury Market

6.1 Superiorities of the Chinese Market

6.2 Challenges of the Chinese Market

6.3 Future Direction

7 Conclusion and Recommendations

References

4 See Now Buy Now: A Revolution for Luxury Supply Chain Management

Abstract

1 Introduction: The Current Fashion-Shows Scenario and the See Now Buy Now Revolution

2 Research Objectives

3 Research Methodology

3.1 Sampling

3.2 Data Collection and Analysis

4 Results

4.1 Distribution Challenges in Luxury Fashion SCs

4.2 The SNBN in Italy: Where Do Italian Luxury Fashion Companies Stand?

5 The Implications of the SNBN

6 Discussion

7 Conclusion

References

5 Development of a Fashion Buying Education Program for an Apparel Retail Company

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Literature Survey

3 Methodology

3.1 Continuous Improvement

3.2 Curriculum and Its Implementation

3.3 Assessment

4 IT Facilities and E-learnings at LC Waikiki

4.1 E-learning Applications for Courses

4.2 IT Applications for Courses

5 Conclusions

References

Methods, Technology and Fashion

6 A Conceptual Design of Intelligent Shoes for Pregnant Women

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Wearable Design and Technology

3 Application to Pregnant Women

4 Conceptual Design

5 Conclusions

References

7 The Adaptive Fitting Room

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Adaptive Fitting Room

2.1 Theoretical Background

2.2 The Fitting Room Concept

2.3 User Scenarios

2.3.1 Customer

2.3.2 Shop Floor Assistant

2.3.3 Retail Manager

2.3.4 Designer

3 Discussion and Prospects for Future Research

4 Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References

8 Towards Case-Based Morphological Classification for Fashion Product Development

Abstract

1 Introduction and Outline

2 Morphological Classification

3 Case Based Reasoning for Morphological Classification

4 Results and Benefits

5 Summary and Outlook

Acknowledgements

References

GENDE: GENetic DEsign

1 Introduction

2 GENDE Concept

3 Related Work

4 Proof of Concept

5 Discussion

References

10 Turning a Lean Business Model into a Successful Start-up in the Wearable Technology Sector: The Case of Clara Swiss Tech

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 CLARA Swiss Tech Sagl

2.1 The Problem

2.2 The Solution

3 Lean Start-Ups and Lean Business Models

4 From the Idea to a Business Model

5 The Lean Business Model Applied to CLARA

5.1 Problem

5.2 Solution

5.3 Key Metrics

5.4 Unique Value Proposition

5.5 Unfair Advantage

5.6 Channels

5.7 Customer Segments

5.8 Cost Structure

5.9 Revenue Stream

6 Lean Business Model: Application Tips

7 Conclusion

References

Toward a New Fashion Concepts Design Tool: The vMannequin Framework

1 Introduction

2 Related Works

3 The System

3.1 Interaction Devices

3.2 Core Application

3.3 Configuration System

3.4 Orchestration

3.5 Users Perspective

4 Proof of Concept

5 Economic Impact Evaluation

6 Conclusions

References

12 Smart Wearable Multi-sided Fashion Product Platforms

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The IoT Wearable Innovation Taxonomy

3 IoT Wearable Business Models

4 Main Findings and Recommendations

5 Limitations and Further Developments

6 Further Details

References

Fashion Operations and Supply Chain Management

13 Linking Inventory Management Performance and Operational Performance: An Empirical Analysis of U.S. Fashion Apparel and Accessory Industries

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Data Description and Definition of Variables

2.1 Model Variables

2.2 Inventory Policy Performance Variables

2.3 Firm and Segment Control Variables

2.4 Dependent Variables

3 Hypothesis Development and Model Specification

4 Results

5 Discussion and Conclusion

References

14 Logistics Solutions to Support Cross Border E-Commerce Towards China: The Case of the Apparel Industry

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Theoretical Background and Research Questions

3 Methods

4 Results and Discussion

5 Conclusions

References

15 Development of Scheduling Systems for a Shoe Factory Through IDEF0 and RFID Technologies

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Research Approach

2.1 The IDEF0

2.2 The RFID Technology

3 The Case Study

4 Results and Discussion

5 Conclusion

References

Proposal of a Multi-method Decision Support System for the Fashion Retail Industry

1 Introduction

2 Supply Chain Risk Assessment: Understanding Main Targets and Critical Areas

3 Framework for Optimisation of Supply Chain Performances

3.1 Key Performance Indicators

3.2 Analysis of the Results for a Traditional Supply Chain

4 The Omni-Channel Strategy: Impact Analysis on a Traditional Supply Chain

4.1 Analysis of the Results for the Omni-Channel Strategy

5 Conclusions

References

17 Testing and Deploying an RFID-Based Real-Time Locating System at a Fashion Retailer: A Case Study

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 A Brief Review of the Literature on RFID RTLS

3 The Case Study: RTLS at DITE, Pomezia

4 Testing the RTLS at DITE

4.1 Lab Testing

4.2 Preliminary on Field Testing

4.3 On Field Testing Protocol

4.4 Testing Results and Discussion

5 Conclusions

References

18 From Financial Merchandise Planning to Supply Chain Design and Execution

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Methodology

2.1 Store Development Planning

2.2 Sell-Out and Margin Planning

2.3 Purchase Plan

2.4 Financial Check

2.5 Buying

2.6 Financial Forecast

3 Results

4 Conclusion

4.1 Assortment Planning

4.2 Store Allocation and Replenishment

4.3 Promotion and Markdown Management

4.4 Social Media Analytics

References

19 A Proposal for Supply-Chain Improvements in a Luxury Company

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Literature Review

3 Methodology

4 Results

4.1 Data Collection

4.2 DRP Program Utilization

4.3 Orders Calculation

4.4 Comparison Between the Approaches

4.5 Orders Delivery Control

5 Conclusion

References

Sustainable Fashion Supply Chain

20 Integrating Sustainability in the Fashion System Using Association Rules

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Theoretical Background

3 Research Methodology

3.1 Association Rule Analysis

4 Results

4.1 Sample Characteristics

4.2 Association Analysis

5 Discussion and Implications

6 Conclusion

References

Brand Management and Strategy

21 Social Media Strategy in the Italian Fashion Industry: A New Model of Analysis

Abstract

1 Social Media Strategy in the Fashion Industry: An Introduction

2 Definition of Social Media Strategy

3 Conceptual Model and Hypothesis Development

4 Empirical Settings and Methodology

4.1 Sample Definition and the Questionnaire

4.2 The Definition of Variables

5 Results

6 Discussion and Conclusions

7 Managerial Implications and Research Limitations

References

22 Fashion Supply Chains and Social Media: Examining the Potential of Data Analysis of Social-Media Texts for Decision Making-Processes in Fashion Supply Chains

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Background

2.1 Fashion Supply Chains and Decision Making Processes

3 Trend Analysis

3.1 Social Media

3.1.1 Fashion Blogs

3.1.2 Structure of Fashion Blogs

3.1.3 Importance for the Fashion Industry

3.1.4 Social-Media Text Analysis

4 Methodology

5 Data and Results

6 Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References

23 Engagement as the Core of Social and Digital Media Strategy in the Fashion Industry

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Literature Review

2.1 Scientific Background

2.2 Industrial Background

2.2.1 Burberry Case

3 Methodology

4 The Proposed Model

5 Discussions and Conclusions

6 Further Developments

References

24 QR Code and the Wine Sector: What Contents? An Exploratory Research Study on the Wine Industry

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Literature Review

3 Methodology

4 Main Results

5 Conclusions

6 Limits and Future Research

References

25 Erratum to: Turning a Lean Business Model into a Successful Start-up in the Wearable Technology Sector: The Case of Clara Swiss Tech

Erratum to:Chapter 10 in: R. Rinaldi and R. Bandinelli (eds.), Business Models and ICT Technologies for the Fashion Supply Chain, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 413, 10.1007/978-3-319-48511-9_10