An Efficient Supply Chain in Fast Fashion Through IoT
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using Esp8266 which is a low-cost Wi-Fi module. This will achieve system transparency. Both manager and supplier can obtain product information from system
database. In the second stage, according to the obtained information from database,
the manager will evaluate supplier’s product and select only the high-quality products. The selected products are purchased from the supplier and then stored in the
warehouses. The supplier in this phase can access to system via entering username,
password and track product status (accept, reject). In the final stage, after evaluating supplier’s products and selecting the best, then a purchase process should be
executed. After purchasing and processing products, a smart transportation system
should be available for distribution process. We used global positioning system
(GPS), geographic information system (GIS), and sensors technology to track vehicle
location and ensure safety of on-board products. According to order information, the
products will be delivered to customers. The obtained information from customer
order is established via smartphones technology.
6 Conclusions
Fast fashion is a concept that will continue to affect the fashion apparel industry over
the next decade and will have a direct effect on the way consumers purchase and
react to trends.
The proposed system automates the identification process of products, trace and
track products globally, achieves transparency, reduces time and cost, and then will
achieve customer satisfaction. The designed website between company managers
also enhances coordination process, makes suppliers able to find selling information
of their products easily through entering system with their username and password.
Our website removes middlemen via direct communication between suppliers and
managers via system, and then it increases profit for both manager and supplier.
Not all retailers are equally predisposed to implementing IoT devices. Retailers
that sell their own brand can easily set up RFID tagging, but those that stock private
labels and/or sell items from multiple brands face greater challenges. That is, using
RFID in such cases requires either a mandate issued to suppliers or the tagging of
items at the retailer’s distribution center.
References
1. Bhardwaj V, Fairhurst A (2010) Fast fashion: response to changes in the fashion industry. Int
Rev Retail Distrib Consum Res 20:165–167
2. Bell DR, Gallino S, Moreno A (2014) How to win in an omnichannel world. MIT Sloan Manag
Rev 56(1):45
3. Verhoef P, Kannan PK, Inman J (2015) From multi-channel retailing to omni-channel retailing.
J Retail 91(2):174–181
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using Esp8266 which is a low-cost Wi-Fi module. This will achieve system transparency. Both manager and supplier can obtain product information from system
database. In the second stage, according to the obtained information from database,
the manager will evaluate supplier’s product and select only the high-quality products. The selected products are purchased from the supplier and then stored in the
warehouses. The supplier in this phase can access to system via entering username,
password and track product status (accept, reject). In the final stage, after evaluating supplier’s products and selecting the best, then a purchase process should be
executed. After purchasing and processing products, a smart transportation system
should be available for distribution process. We used global positioning system
(GPS), geographic information system (GIS), and sensors technology to track vehicle
location and ensure safety of on-board products. According to order information, the
products will be delivered to customers. The obtained information from customer
order is established via smartphones technology.
6 Conclusions
Fast fashion is a concept that will continue to affect the fashion apparel industry over
the next decade and will have a direct effect on the way consumers purchase and
react to trends.
The proposed system automates the identification process of products, trace and
track products globally, achieves transparency, reduces time and cost, and then will
achieve customer satisfaction. The designed website between company managers
also enhances coordination process, makes suppliers able to find selling information
of their products easily through entering system with their username and password.
Our website removes middlemen via direct communication between suppliers and
managers via system, and then it increases profit for both manager and supplier.
Not all retailers are equally predisposed to implementing IoT devices. Retailers
that sell their own brand can easily set up RFID tagging, but those that stock private
labels and/or sell items from multiple brands face greater challenges. That is, using
RFID in such cases requires either a mandate issued to suppliers or the tagging of
items at the retailer’s distribution center.
References
1. Bhardwaj V, Fairhurst A (2010) Fast fashion: response to changes in the fashion industry. Int
Rev Retail Distrib Consum Res 20:165–167
2. Bell DR, Gallino S, Moreno A (2014) How to win in an omnichannel world. MIT Sloan Manag
Rev 56(1):45
3. Verhoef P, Kannan PK, Inman J (2015) From multi-channel retailing to omni-channel retailing.
J Retail 91(2):174–181