Design and Product Development Features and Functions
Design and product development involves managing activities related to design and product development including design management, material development management, color and print management, prototyping and sampling, specification management and product releasing, and product cost estimation.
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Design Management
Design management provides an environment for designers or product developers to store, manage, and communicate their design work.
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Material Development Management
Material development management allows material developers to work collaboratively by supporting needed material types and material development processes.
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Color and Print Management
Color and print management supports the definition, creation, standardization, and communication of colors and prints.
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Prototyping and Sampling
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Specification Management and Product Releasing
Specification management and product releasing involves controlling specification information and releasing product definition to various parties involved in the product life cycle.
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Project Management
Project management criteria concern project definition, work breakdown structure, task and resource management, and project execution.
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Design and Development Collaboration
Design collaboration is the process of allowing multiple people with different perspectives to provide input into the design process. By including people involved with upstream and downstream processes, such as suppliers or customers, products that are more appropriate for the market can be introduced and many potential problems can be avoided through advanced visibility.
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Portfolio Management
Portfolio management adds discipline and structure to determining which products and product innovations should be pursued. Portfolios of existing products, as well as product innovation investments can be rated and prioritized based on financial value to the business; strategic value to the business; optimal balance of products and product investments; and available resources. By providing an unbiased decision support environment, companies can take product decisions beyond politics to strategic, business decision making.
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PLM for the Fashion Industry Features and Functions
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