1 CEN/ISSS Workshop TexWeave Standardization and Interoperability in the Textile/Clothing Supply Chain Integrated Networks

2 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

3 The view of the T/C supply chain Logistics Networks distribution 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

4 Before there was TEXSPIN TEXSPIN CEN/ISSS Workshop ( ) 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,…

5 Texweave, objectives CEN/ISSS workshop proposed by Euratex 18 months, 9 experts+dissemination ( € 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

6 WP 1: Methodological improvements and standardization supports Task Analysis of the different scenario at national level in some countries in Europe with relevant T/C industry Task Definition of a common logical infrastructure of the dictionary and of the repository of business scenarios Task Development of a Web based infrastructure for the dictionary and for the repository of business scenarios Task Filling of the sectorial dictionary of terms (Filling of the repositories) Task Feasibility of the submission of sectorial Core Components to UN/CEFACT

7 WP 2: Extension of the supply chain coverage Task Intercompany workflows in the fabric manufacturing focused on yarn supplying and dieing –Subtask Analysis and design for manufacturing chain integration –Subtask Improvement of the interoperability framework Task Improved services to the customers and better integration with retailing organizations –Subtask – Analysis and design for retail organizations integration –Subtask Improvement of downstream XML messages

8 WP 3: Pilots and Platform Task TEX-WEAVE Deployment Methodology and Cost-Benefit Analysis Task TEX-WEAVE Compliance Certification method Task Fostering TEX-WEAVE applications Task Identification of the Industrial Pilot User

9 WP 4: Cross sectorial eBusiness and standardization scenarios Task Analysis of Existing Business Processes Task Re-design of Business Processes According to TCSIP (Textile Cross Sectorial Interface Profile) Task Feasibility Study According to TCSIP Task Demonstration and Creation of Acceptance

10 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

11 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

12 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”

13 Our future after TexWeave… Sorry,

14 Thanks for your attention! References : CEN/ISSS TexSpin: CWA 14948/2003 CEN/ISSS TexWeave y/tex-weave.asp Barbara Gatti, CEN/ISSS Workshop Manager, Deborah Santus Roosen, EURATEX- European Apparel and Textile Organization