{"product_id":"information-systems-for-the-fashion-and-apparel-industry-hardback-9780081005712","title":"Information Systems for the Fashion and Apparel Industry (Hardback) 9780081005712","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eInformation Systems for the Fashion and Apparel Industry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis go-to reference brings together trends and developments in fashion information systems, industrial case-studies, and insights from an international team of authors to examine how industrial best-practices in apparel supply chain management can meet the needs of fashion and apparel industry professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTsan-Ming Jason Choi (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780081005712, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 8 April 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e306 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.45 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInformation Systems for the Fashion and Apparel Industry\u003c\/i\u003e brings together trends and developments in fashion information systems, industrial case-studies, and insights from an international team of authors. The fashion and apparel industry is fast-growing and highly influential. Computerized information systems are essential to support fashion business operations and recent developments in social media, mobile commerce models, radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, and ERP systems are all driving innovative business measures in the industry. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter an introductory chapter outlining key decision points and information requirements in fast fashion supply chains, Part One focuses on the principles of fashion information systems, with chapters covering how decision making in the apparel supply chains can be improved through the use of fuzzy logic, RFID technologies, evolutionary optimization techniques, and artificial neural networks. Part Two then reviews the range of applications for information systems in the fashion and apparel industry to improve customer choice, aid design, implement intelligent forecasting and procurement systems, and manage inventory and returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: key decision points and information requirements in fast fashion supply chains \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I - Principles of fashion information systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The use of fuzzy logic techniques to improve decision-making in apparel supply chains \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Using radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies to improve decision-making in apparel supply chains \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The use of evolutionary optimization techniques to improve decision-making in apparel supply chains\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Using artificial neural networks to improve decision making in apparel supply chain systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II - Applications of information systems in the fashion and apparel industry\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Smart systems for improved customer choice in fashion retail outlets \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Intelligent procurement systems to support fast fashion supply chains in the apparel industry\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Intelligent demand forecasting systems for fast fashion \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Fashion design using evolutionary algorithms and fuzzy set theory – a case to realize skirt design customizations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Intelligent systems for managing returns in apparel supply chains \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) systems in the apparel industry \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for use in apparel supply chains \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Intelligent demand forecasting supported risk management systems for fast fashion inventory management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer-aided design [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer-aided design\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer-aided%20design%20%5BCAD%5D%20%5BUGC%5D%22\"\u003eCAD UGC\u003c\/a\u003e], Other vocational technologies \u0026amp; trades [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Other vocational technologies \u0026amp; trades\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Other%20vocational%20technologies%20\u0026amp;%20trades%20%5BTTV%5D%22\"\u003eTTV\u003c\/a\u003e], Computer aided manufacture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer aided manufacture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20aided%20manufacture%20%5BCAM%5D%20%5BTGPC%5D%22\"\u003eCAM TGPC\u003c\/a\u003e], Other manufacturing technologies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Other manufacturing technologies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Other%20manufacturing%20technologies%20%5BTDP%5D%22\"\u003eTDP\u003c\/a\u003e], Production \u0026amp; quality control management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Production \u0026amp; quality control management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Production%20\u0026amp;%20quality%20control%20management%20%5BKJMV5%5D%22\"\u003eKJMV5\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Woodhead Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649109643544,"sku":"9780081005712","price":114.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780081005712_19be2987-4c3b-4b30-9e61-d59320063ea0.jpg?v=1695004136","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/information-systems-for-the-fashion-and-apparel-industry-hardback-9780081005712","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}