ETD: 1009 Operations Tips; Search Engine Optimization; Technology Requirements for the Apparel, Footwear and Fashion Industries

[E-Tailer's Digest]

  E-Tailer's Digest --- Everything for the  Retailer
  Issue #1009           September 28, 2006
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     CONTENTS
  [1]  Greetings
  [2]  Unique Products - Technology Requirements for the Apparel, 
Footwear and Fashion Industries
  [3]  Business Tips - Operations
  [4]  Member Post - Search Engine Optimization
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  [1]  Greetings.
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Hi All:

Today we are continuing with our series of common-sense Business Tips 
that will help you improve your bottom line.  So far we have 
discussed Security, a two-part Accounting and 
Administration,  Technology and Parts 1 & 2 of Operations.   Let's 
look at Part 3 of Operations.

List member Javilk gives us a brilliant dialogue for why Flash 
doesn't work with websites.  He is a leading guru on Search Engine 
Optimization (SEO) and I asked for some ideas.   He was kind enough 
to give some excellent information that you should heed, and that you 
can tell your boss when he tells you he wants Flash movies.

Now, let's get to everything for the retailer.


Sincerely


George Matyjewicz, PhD
Chief Global Strategist, GAP Enterprises, LLC
mailto:georgem at gapent.com
http://www.etailersdigest.com

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  [2]  Unique Products - Technology Requirements for the Apparel, 
Footwear and Fashion Industries
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A detail report of the technology requirements of the Apparel 
Industry, designed for those companies who need to know what they 
should seek for use in their companies, and for the software house 
who develop software. The Apparel Industry includes those companies 
who sell fashion or apparel-related products to the retail industry, 
especially to chain stores, i.e., Menswear, Womenswear, Footwear, 
Accessories (handbags, scarves, jewelry, belts, watches, eyewear, 
etc), Lingerie and Kidswear.

Each segment of the industry has common and unique requirements. The 
most common requirements are the need for season/style/color/size in 
the product identity and the use of allocations of inventory when 
processing customer orders. One of the most common unique requirement 
is additional attributes to product identity, i.e., width with shoes, 
cup size with bras, inseams with men's pants.

Over 25 years experience with software in the apparel industry went 
into this report. It will save you untold hours trying to determine 
what is needed for your company. The report covers State of the 
Industry, Processing Flow, Issues to Consider, Software Requirements 
detailed by application, i.e., Order Processing, Inventory Control, 
WMS, Traffic, Letters of Credit, RMAs, A/R (factored & non-factored), 
Letters of Credit, Booking & Sales Reporting, Purchasing, EDI, CRM, 
Financials and more. It also reviews some software houses and their offerings.

http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1009.htm#Unique_Products..._

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  [3]  Business Tips - Operations
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We have had a series of common-sense business tips that will help you 
improve the bottom line.  So far we discussed Security, a two-part 
Accounting and Administration and Technology.  Today let's look at 
Part 3 of Operations:

o Timesharing. Consider turning idle production equipment, computers, 
excess office space, or anything you are not using all the time into dollars.
o Tenant Partnerships. Consider sharing some of your space with your 
sub-contractors.
o Relocating. Who pays for what and can you get a break?
o Rent, Don't Buy. This is especially helpful to startups.
o Why This Form?  Take a hard look at forms that you use.
o Rule 807. If you are looking for new manufacturing facilities and 
are considering importing instead, consider the IRS Rule 807 tax 
savings when you use manufacturing facilities of companies in the Caribbean.
o Expansion. Before you decide to expand your business....
... and much more.  http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1009.htm#Tips...

Next we will cover cost-saving tips on Sales to help improve your bottom line.

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  [4]  Member Post - Search Engine Optimization
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Question: "Does anybody have some tips on Search Engine 
Optimization?  I'm trying to explain to a client that Flash or images 
with little content will not get them listed.  What are the 
guidelines now-a-days?"
George Matyjewicz

Answer: No matter what you yammer at them, they just won't get  it 
because they are not in the right frame of mind TO get it.  You 
can  talk to them till you are blue in the face, if they are not in 
the right  frame of mind, they CANNOT get it.

So, sit down with your client before a computer and try this scenario:
http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1009.htm#Members_Posts...

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