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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. Results and highlights

5. 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• 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

• The workshop began in March 2005 and ended on August 2006.

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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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TexWeave results

• Due to administrative problems caused by changes in the European Commission contractual rules for standardization the tasks 2, 3, 4 and 5 were not completely accomplished but task 1 was completed and produced the CWA 15557:2006:

– CWA1 “Scenarios and XML Templates for B2B in T/C Manufacturing and retail”

and all the XML schemas and related documentation that has been published on the web site of the project: www.texweave.org

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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, Barbara.gatti@cenorm.be

Deborah Santus Roosen, EURATEX- European Apparel and Textile Organization

Deborah.Santus@euratex.org