Xtep implements new PLM system

26/11/2007
Rising labour costs, a move towards higher quality products, and the constant demand for new styles are placing new production pressures on Chinese footwear manufacturers and this is leading to more companies looking to streamline their processes. One such company is Chinese manufacturer and distributor of sports footwear and casual apparel Xtep, which has now implemented US-based Infor’s product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, PLM Runtime which, according to the American software company, will enable Xtep to streamline workflow, reduce product development times and increase overall productivity and profit.

Runtime is said to allow manufacturers to produce and develop styles throughout the product lifecycle, largely through its Product Data Management (PDM) component which contains detailed information used for pre-production, including comprehensive product descriptions, sketches and technical specifications, thus minimising manual labour and supplying the relevant departments, partners and contractors with detailed real-time product information.