Textile and Apparel Industries

PLM systems for the apparel industry: Current status according to the literature

Authors: Kyung Eun Lee (Iowa State University) , Eulanda A. Sanders (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Currently, there is a lack of literature explaining the use of PLM in the apparel industry. Therefore, the purpose of this abstract was to review literature on PLM systems for sustainable NPD in the apparel industry. Specifically, the objectives of this review were to: (a) analyze the documentation of one company, (b) examine current state of PLM system implementation in apparel companies and (c) suggest future directions for research of PLM systems for the apparel industry.

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How to Cite: Lee, K. E. & Sanders, E. A. (2015) “PLM systems for the apparel industry: Current status according to the literature”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).