Objectives of survey: To study what are the tools we use on fabric data, and how should we use the data.
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1、Do you handle fabric spec data (mill, fiber content, yarns, construction, weight, width, price, etc.)?
2、Who input fabric spec data?
Fabric supplier
Garment vendor
LF fabric team
LF AM merchandising team
LF SPP merchandising team
Customer
Have no idea
3、Who review and control accuracy/completeness of submitted fabric spec data
Fabric supplier
Garment vendor
LF fabric team
LF AM merchandising team
LF SPP merchandising team
Customer
Have no idea
4、Do you use fabric details sheet (FDS) in excel or other format?
5、Do you use fabric development summary/list in excel or other format?
6、Does your customer requires to input/store fabric spec data at their system (PLM or other system)?
7、Other than fabric details sheet, fabric development summary/list, and customer’s system, any other tools for storing fabric spec data?
Yes (describe the tool)
No
8、If using fabric details sheet in excel or other format, can we modify the content & layout when necessary?
Yes, it is LF’s own format
Probably yes, but it is customer’s format and need to get confirmation
Probably yes, but it is supplier’s format and need to get confirmation
No, customer does not accept modification
No, supplier does not accept modification
9、If using fabric development summary/list in excel or other format, can we modify the content & layout when necessary?
Yes, it is LF’s own format
Probably yes, but it is customer’s format and need to get confirmation
Probably yes, but it is supplier’s format and need to get confirmation
No, customer does not accept modification
No, supplier does not accept modification
10、If customer requires to input/store fabric spec data at their system, can you access it and download the data?
11、What are the current purposes of using fabric spec data?
Compare fabric qualities prices among suppliers
Approve fabric quality based on fabric details sheet
Recap all fabrics in development and follow up on samples, prices and adoption
Record fabric development and prices history, measure cost saving and other productivity metrics
Others (please describe purposes)
Do not use fabric spec data
12、What could be future purposes of using fabric spec data if LF has central fabric database across divisions?
Search for mills whom are working with other LF divisions, possible to get leverage on knowledge and sources of new fabrics
Search for fabrics which were developed by other LF divisions, possible to get leverage on speed and cost.
Search compare similar fabrics across LF divisions, possible to help on counter sourcing, price benchmark and negotiation with own mills.
Record fabric development prices history, measure cost saving and other productivity metrics
Others (please describe purposes)
Do not use fabric spec data