Tag Archives: PLM
Hurray! Applause! BABOOM! Thank YOU!
- Posted on January 6, 2011
- in CEO Speaks, Merchandising, Product Innovation, Retail
- by Sue Welch
Yes, we are VERY proud that we were the first (and only) Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / Merchandise Lifecycle Management (MLM) technology company to be ranked by retailers as a Top 10 RIS Leaderboard provider to the retail industry. And of course, we were unlikely to hide our light under [...]
Continue reading...Does this submarine make my Boeing 767 look fat?
- Posted on August 24, 2010
- in CEO Speaks, Merchandising, Retail
- by Sue Welch
When was the last time Boeing changed the color of their planes because yellow was really, really hot? And then changed it again 4 weeks later because yellow was now the kiss of death for selling airplanes? How often does General Motors introduce a completely new line of cars? And [...]
Continue reading...Proof that Merchant, Technology and Happy is Not a 'Find the Odd Man Out' Word Game
- Posted on May 17, 2010
- in CEO Speaks, Merchandising, Product Innovation, Retail
- by Sue Welch
Have you ever watched a merchant approach a computer during a training session for new software deemed imperative to the corporate strategic initiatives? There’s the cat-like circling motion and narrowed eyes as he sniffs at the latest Holy Grail of technology. It’s an easy read of body language– suspicion, fear and loathing. The hair stands on end across [...]
Continue reading...A Blog – Why, Oh, Why Would I Do This?
- Posted on April 6, 2010
- in CEO Speaks, Merchandising, Product Innovation, Retail, Social Media
- by Sue Welch
As many of you know, I have been resistant to blogs, tweets, Facebook and other micro communication tools. There was no place for such frivolities at TradeStone as we focused on the serious business of being the technology platform to support retailers and suppliers efforts in the design, sourcing and delivery of branded and private label merchandise. It was a higher calling that surely must require more than 140 characters to explain and define. Surely?
Actually, surely not. Having recently attended a very thought provoking conference put on by Retail Connections, I am in with a vengeance!
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