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CEN/ISSS Workshop TexWeave
Standardization and Interoperability in theTextile/Clothing Supply Chain Integrated
Networks
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Summary
1. The problem
2. Short history from WS/TexSpin to WS/TexWeave
3. Objective and Activities
4. (Expected) Results and highlights
5. (Draft) Planning and Reference
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The view of the T/C supply chain
Logistics
Networksdistribution
Trade
Clothing
Check
Fabrics
Subcontractors clothing
Subcontractors fabrics
Accessories
R.M.
Yarns
1 – Textile-Clothing chain is complex and heterogeneous (structural presence of SMEs)
2 – Disappointing adoption of the results of the EDIFACT/ EDITEX results
3 – But critical timeliness and flexibility of the supply chain: semantic interoperability is needed
1 – Textile-Clothing chain is complex and heterogeneous (structural presence of SMEs)
2 – Disappointing adoption of the results of the EDIFACT/ EDITEX results
3 – But critical timeliness and flexibility of the supply chain: semantic interoperability is needed
Large presence of SEs
Large presence of SMEs
downstream upstream Large presence of MEs
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Before there was TEXSPIN• TEXSPIN CEN/ISSS Workshop (2002-2003) was a sectorial standardisation
initiative aiming to provide a standard framework for the integration of the European Textile/Clothing/Distribution chain
• The starting point were the legacy of EDITEX and • eTeXML (focused in France on link manufacturing - retailing)• MODA-ML (focused in Italy on manufacturing integration)
• The Technological objective was to establish a pre-normative -low cost but scalable- platform for the B2B exchanges in the T/C sector based on XML and Internet technologies
• Results (CWA14948/2003)• (Suggested) Business models for fabric and clothing supplying• 19 Formats for document exchange (XML templates: order of fabric or garment,
despatch advise, quality report, advancement status, …etc)• A common dictionary• 200 Firms were directly contacted or participated to the meetings; • Some articles on specialised magazines and newspapers
• Further Work to be carried out: – Spread adoption, increase support to further business processes, face problems arising from
cross-border and cross sectorial transactions,…
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Texweave, objectives
• CEN/ISSS workshop proposed by Euratex• 18 months, 9 experts+dissemination (292000 € budget)
• Objectives (from draft BP)– Methodological improvements and standardization supports– Extension of the supply chain coverage – Fostering Pilot experiences and build a Web Platform (for
documentation and awareness support, not operational) – Analysis on Cross sectorial eBusiness and standardization
scenarios – Awareness creation and Dissemination on standards and
interoperability
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WP 1: Methodological improvements and standardization supports
• Task 1.1 - Analysis of the different scenario at national level in some countries in Europe with relevant T/C industry
• Task 1.2 - Definition of a common logical infrastructure of the dictionary and of the repository of business scenarios
• Task 1.3 - Development of a Web based infrastructure for the dictionary and for the repository of business scenarios
• Task 1.4 - Filling of the sectorial dictionary of terms (Filling of the repositories)
• Task 1.5 - Feasibility of the submission of sectorial Core Components to UN/CEFACT
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WP 2: Extension of the supply chain coverage
• Task 2.1 - Intercompany workflows in the fabric manufacturing focused on yarn supplying and dieing– Subtask 2.1.1- Analysis and design for manufacturing chain
integration– Subtask 2.1.2- Improvement of the interoperability framework
• Task 2.2 - Improved services to the customers and better integration with retailing organizations – Subtask 2.2.1 – Analysis and design for retail organizations
integration– Subtask 2.2.2 - Improvement of downstream XML messages
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WP 3: Pilots and Platform
• Task 3.1 - TEX-WEAVE Deployment Methodology and Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Task 3.2 - TEX-WEAVE Compliance Certification method
• Task 3.3 - Fostering TEX-WEAVE applications
• Task 3.4 - Identification of the Industrial Pilot User
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WP 4: Cross sectorial eBusiness and standardization scenarios
• Task 4.1 - Analysis of Existing Business Processes
• Task 4.2 - Re-design of Business Processes According to TCSIP (Textile Cross Sectorial Interface Profile)
• Task 4.3 - Feasibility Study According to TCSIP
• Task 4.4 - Demonstration and Creation of Acceptance
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WP 5: Awareness creation and dissemination on standards and
interoperability
• Task 5.1 – EU Level Conferences
• Task 5.2 – National Workshops and Awareness creations
• Task 5.3 – Online services and other publications • Help desk, web site, local training workshops, newsletter
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Highlights
• Vertical specifications – Extremely focused on processes– Ready-to-use templates– Strong data typing– Use of predefined codes as much as possible
• Innovative processes and services
• Different requirements upside/downside the Supply Chain
• Same framework for SMEs as well as large companies
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Expected TexWeave CWAs
• CWA1 “Scenarios and XML Templates for B2B in T/C Manufacturing and retail”
• CWA2 “Sector dictionary of reusable information entities”
• CWA3 “Cross-sector interchange scenarios of the T/C industry”
• CWA4 “Deployment and compliance assessment methodologies”
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Our future after TexWeave…
Sorry,
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Thanks for your attention!
References:
• CEN/ISSS TexSpin: CWA 14948/2003• CEN/ISSS TexWeave
www.cenorm.be/cenorm/businessdomains/businessdomains/isss/activity/tex-weave.asp
Barbara Gatti, CEN/ISSS Workshop Manager, [email protected]
Deborah Santus Roosen, EURATEX- European Apparel and Textile Organization