The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and CGS’s BlueCherry today announced a strategic partnership to help accelerate the digital transformation of the Canadian apparel sector. CAF is the national association of the Canadian apparel industry, providing members with advice on national and global competitive issues. BlueCherry is the award-winning, end-to-end supply chain management solution built expressly for high-growth organizations in fashion, apparel, consumer lifestyle products, home goods, and retail.
To support the continued growth and competitiveness of the Canadian fashion industry on the global stage, CAF and BlueCherry will deliver innovative, industry-specific content to CAF members about the competitive value of digital supply chain transformation. BlueCherry content will be featured on the CAF website (www.caf-fcv.ca), providing valuable insights for the apparel industry. Additionally, BlueCherry’s industry experts – who are equipped with deep expertise in the apparel sector and work closely with leading apparel brands – will contribute regularly to the CAF bulletin, CAF’s industry-leading newsletter. The partners also collaborated on BlueCherry's annual supply chain technology survey, the results of which will be released by BlueCherry and CAF in the coming weeks.
“Canadian apparel market revenue is forecast to reach an estimated $45.6 billion by 2028. Our new partnership with BlueCherry will help us to encourage our members’ pursuit of the vital technology solutions that will support their continued growth and competitive positioning on the global stage,” said Bob Kirke, Executive Director of CAF. "We welcome BlueCherry’s commitment to supporting our mission."
BlueCherry's Enterprise Software suite, with its apparel Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)and Shop Floor Control (SFC) products provides a platform to help brands, manufacturers, and retailers control costs, manage supply chain complexities, reduce time to market, improve visibility, and make data-driven decisions to improve their business.
"We’re delighted to partner with the Canadian Apparel Federation and to support the digital transformation of the Canadian apparel industry," said Paul Magel, President of CGS’s Application Solutions Division. "Our deep industry knowledge and industry-leading solutions continue to help fashion businesses navigate the complexities of the modern apparel landscape and achieve success in increasingly competitive markets."
About the Canadian Apparel Federation
The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) is the national association for Canada's apparel industry. CAF stands up for the industry and is its members’ source for information and advice on national and international issues, and for industry-specific services. CAF is made up of firms from across the country, and it represents the full range of firms that make up the industry, from small suppliers to national brands and vertically integrated retailers. Members of the Federation account for the majority of the apparel sold in Canada.
Contact: Bob Kirke: bkirke@apparel.ca
About BlueCherry
BlueCherry® by CGS is an award-winning, end-to-end supply chain management solution – supporting the needs of high-growth organizations operating in fashion, apparel, consumer lifestyle products, home goods and retail. The platform provides complete visibility and resilient supply chain management tools from planning and product development to manufacturing and sales. A robust and flexible feature set enables customers to utilize individual components or take advantage of a single, unified platform.
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About CGS
For more than 40 years, CGS has enabled global enterprises, regional companies, and government agencies to drive breakthrough performance through business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services. CGS is wholly focused on creating comprehensive solutions that meet clients’ complex, multi-dimensional needs, and support clients’ most fundamental business activities. Headquartered in New York City, CGS has offices across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.cgsinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.