CHRIS JONES | FEBRUARY 22, 2024 | 4 MINUTE READ     The fashion industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, with store closures, supply chain disruptions, and changing consumer behaviour. As we emerge from the pandemic, it is clear that the ...

CHRIS JONES | FEBRUARY 12, 2024 | 5 MINUTE READ     With its ever-evolving trends and rapid-fire product cycles, the fashion industry faces a significant challenge in accurately predicting demand. Traditional forecasting methods, often relying on historic...

CHRIS JONES | JANUARY 24, 2024 | 10 MINUTE READ     2024 promises to be a vibrant tapestry woven with innovative threads in the fashion industry and its tech-savvy counterpart. From the ethical sourcing of materials to the personalised experiences powered...

CHRIS JONES | JANUARY 17, 2024 | 4 MINUTE READ     Revolutionising the Industry Through Transparency and Shared SuccessThe fashion industry, long renowned for its glamorous facade, often hides a complex and sometimes harsh reality behind the scenes. From ...

BY CHRIS JONES | JANUARY 10, 2024 | 7 MINUTE READ     The fashion industry, a dazzling behemoth shimmering with trendsetting threads, casts a long shadow on our planet. From water-guzzling cotton fields to overflowing landfills, its traditional "take-make...

BY CHRIS JONES | DECEMBER 13, 2023 | 4 MINUTE READ     In the dynamic and intricate world of fashion, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems are not just beneficial; they are essential. The fashion supply chain, known for its complexity, rapid evoluti...

BY CHRIS JONES | DECEMBER 05, 2023 | 5 MINUTE READ     In the ever-evolving world of fashion, speed is of the essence. Consumers today expect new styles and trends to hit the market faster than ever before, and fashion brands must keep up to stay competit...

BY CHRIS JONES | DECEMBER 1, 2023 | 2 MINUTE READ     ❓Are you a fashion brand considering utilising Generative AI to shorten your merchandising and design cycles and improve decision-making to boost profits?🌟Generative AI enables exciting creative proce...

BY CHRIS JONES | NOVEMBER 15, 2023 | 10 MINUTE READ     The fashion industry faces a growing imperative to embrace sustainability and circularity as consumers, activists, NGOs, and governments demand a more responsible approach to fashion production. The ...

BY CHRIS JONES | NOVEMBER 15, 2023 | 7 MINUTE READ     The fashion industry is renowned for its ever-changing trends and consumer demands, which makes it essential for brands to maintain a flexible and efficient supply chain. However, the fashion supply c...

BY CHRIS JONES | NOVEMBER 1, 2023 | 6 MINUTE READ     In today's fashion landscape, consumers are no longer confined to a single channel for shopping. Omnichannel retailing has become the norm, as customers expect a seamless and personalised experience wh...

BY CHRIS JONES | OCTOBER 25, 2023 | 3 MINUTE READ     In an industry where trends shift rapidly, and consumer demands change overnight, fashion businesses must stay ahead of the curve. The fashion world, however, isn't just about glittering catwalks and s...

BY CHRIS JONES | OCTOBER 16, 2023 | 7 MINUTE READ     Welcome to the first newsletter, which explores how Fashion PLM can support business strategies to drive growth by transforming complex processes in the fashion supply chain into a digital value chain....

BY CHRIS JONES | SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 | 7 MINUTE READ     In the high-stakes realm of fashion e-commerce, retailers grapple with seemingly omnipresent issues, including skyrocketing return rates, rampant cart abandonment, and fluctuating client retention, d...

BY CHRIS JONES | SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 | 9 MINUTE READ     The fashion industry is evolving rapidly, with fast fashion, sustainable materials, and shifting consumer demands influencing the market landscape. In this dynamic environment, an integrated Product ...

BY CHRIS JONES | SEPTEMBER 05, 2023 | 4 MINUTE READ     Agility, adaptability, and foresight are critical to staying relevant and profitable in an ever-evolving fashion landscape. Brands often look to diversify their offerings or enter new geographical ma...

BY CHRIS JONES | AUGUST 30, 2023 | 3 MINUTE READ     In an era dominated by digital transformations, the fashion industry is no exception to the ever-increasing demand for efficiency, agility, and adaptability. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems f...

BY CHRIS JONES | AUGUST 24, 2023 | 3 MINUTE READ     In the dynamic fashion industry, the importance of effective collaboration and communication with suppliers and partners cannot be understated. The seamless integration of design, sourcing, development,...

BY CHRIS JONES | AUGUST 22, 2023 | 9 MINUTE READ     In today's digitally driven business landscape, integrated solutions are the key to unlocking optimal revenue operations. Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) Customer Engagement and Sales Insights have emerge...

BY CHRIS JONES | AUGUST 15, 2023 | 3 MINUTE READ     In the competitive landscape of the fashion industry, customer experience and loyalty have become the key differentiators. An exceptional customer experience doesn't just start when a customer walks int...

BY CHRIS JONES | AUGUST 3, 2023 | 6 MINUTE READ For the second time, Chris Jones provides Fashion Industry insights for the fashion industry subscribers of Zero Carbon Academy.You can find the insights here: The Drivers for Visibility and Traceability in ...

BY CHRIS JONES |AUGUST 1, 2023 | 3 MINUTE READ     The fast-paced nature of the fashion industry demands a meticulous and highly dynamic approach to planning, inventory, and replenishment. Fashion Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software can be integra...

BY CHRIS JONES | JULY 26, 2023 | 5 MINUTE READ     In recent years there have been many improvements in the creative processes of the fashion supply chain thanks to new DPC-3D tools streamlining processes, enabling faster decisions, and requiring fewer ph...

BY CHRIS JONES | JULY 13, 2023 | 6 MINUTE READ     We’re in a period where technology is rapidly evolving, and new tools such as Generative AI will have a profound and disruptive effect on the fashion industry in the near future. However, as with Generati...

BY CHRIS JONES | JUNE 29, 2023 | 5 MINUTE READ     JBSO Group is pleased to share that Chris Jones now provides Fashion Industry insights for Zero Carbon Academy.You can find the first article here: The Future of Generative AI in Fashion (zerocarbonacadem...

BY CHRIS JONES | JUNE 28, 2023 | 5 MINUTE READ     The fashion industry operates in a rapidly changing and highly competitive environment. Not only do consumer behaviour, market trends, supply chains, technology and geopolitical situations continuously ch...

BY CHRIS JONES | JUNE 15, 2023 | 11 MINUTE READ     It's here! 🎉The Interline has published The Fashion PLM Report 2023.  And the exciting news for JBSO Group is that Chris Jones has contributed to this year's report with an editorial discussing what it ...

BY CHRIS JONES | MAY 31, 2023 | 4 MINUTE READ  Another week and another great discussion with Mark Harrop! We both recounted some of the conversations we've been involved in over the last few months and discussed some of the confusion prospects for new or...

BY CHRIS JONES | MAY 26, 2023 | 8 MINUTE READ  This week, as I considered the typical use cases stated for fashion PLM, I realised that Manufacturing on Demand (MOD) has been rising in prominence in fashion, and it would be a good point of discussion. How...

BY CHRIS JONES | MAY 17, 2023 | 3 MINUTE READ  I recently had an interesting conversation with Mark Harrop. First, we discussed the range of solutions supporting the fashion supply chain, such as 2D CAD/CAM, 3D-DPC, Retail Planning, PLM, and ERP, amongst ...

BY MARK HARROP X CHRIS JONES | APRIL 20, 2023 | 11 MINUTE READ  Identifying practical examples of sustainability improvement initiatives in fashion, and spotlighting the power of process breakdown and primary data.This article is part of a larger series o...

BY MARK HARROP X CHRIS JONES | APRIL 4, 2023 | 8 MINUTE READ  To begin to manage, and then mitigate, its impact on people and planet, fashion must first put in the work to understand and quantify the resources used in product creation.Although fashion nee...

BY MARK HARROP X CHRIS JONES| MARCH 13, 2023 | 11 MINUTE READ  Across the entire, multi-tier, fashion supply chain, brands and their partners are now required to substantiate sustainability initiatives with evidence. The first building block for that disc...

BY MARK HARROP x CHRIS JONES | FEBRUARY 22, 2023 | 7 MINUTE READ  As the global mandate for verifiable sustainability grows, and enhanced scrutiny breaks through environmental and ethical commitments that aren’t backed by data, fashion needs to recognise ...