TEX-DEFINETM
Intelligent data management – from concept to product
Product development
Product development is a company’s heart and soul. It is where the information
and the know-how of all the various departments within a company merge to
create and develop products which are unique and provide a competitive advantage. As this competitive environment becomes more global the time pressure increases remarkably. All employees participating in the development of a
product have one goal: to ensure a product’s success, to satisfy the customer’s
needs and to provide him or her with a pleasurable experience with the product.
Translating ideas into products within a structured
environment
The specialized PDM/PLM software solution, TEX-DEFINE from Koppermann, provides all
participants involved in the development process with the synergy to translate ideas into
products and collections within a structured environment regardless of the procurement
strategy.
With TEX-DEFINE all participants work across departments with the same constantly up-todate product data. New information is made immediately available. The improved in-house
and external collaboration quickly leads to the ultimate goal – the timely completion and
delivery of the collection.
A more structured and more rapid reaction from the initial concept to the finished product
A reduction of the entire product development cycle
A quick overview of the status of the
collection development
Improved communication both internally and with external suppliers
An automatically generated overview
of all product information in a uniform
layout
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Intelligently administrating product data
The data defining the product, images and text are clearly displayed in TEX-DEFINE. All
forms are designed to be process-oriented and user-friendly.
The creation of a new product and the input of information are intuitive, and the data from
previous collections can easily be passed on. All entered data is quickly accessible and
analyzable by queries.
Copy profiles for key styles and bestsellers can easily be created
Central storage of association lists,
measurement charts and processing requirements
Simple reinterpretation of sketches generated by all common graphic applications
Comprehensive and accurate data acquisition directly
from the source
Optimal collection planning
Within a collection framework you can create a timetable for the product development at
the beginning of the season which serves as your compass throughout the entire development phase.
Planning with respect to the company’s
specific success experiences
The capturing of bestsellers and NOSproducts
Goal-oriented and precise collection development
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Productive cooperation with suppliers
The communication with your suppliers is simplified. User-specific product information can
be viewed in real time and product data can be entered from anywhere in the world.
You can store detailed working instructions as well as prototype evaluations. Necessary
correction requirements are immediately made available to your business partners.
Multi-lingual forms and working instructions are readily available preventing
miscommunication
Tracking and storage of all style-relevant
communication thanks to the “Conversation ID” feature
Simple creation of prototype evaluation
detailing the processing, quality, and fit
Detailed processing specifications
TEX-DEFINE can provide you with a Quality Control process that will enforce the company’s
required quality standards. Returns, as well as product and materials test results, can be
entered directly in the system to ensure the constant improvement of the product.
Cost control
TEX-DEFINE supports the calculation of production costs.
All common calculations are embedded in the database based upon both the target price
and the production costs. It allows you to compare suppliers to determine which best fulfills
your requirements. Different supplier circumstances can be taken into account.
TEX-DEFINE is the best tool to keep costs under control.
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Full transparency and progress monitoring
An integrated workflow component in TEX-DEFINE, the Dashboard, provides a complete
overview of all processes and milestones, leading to improved coordination of upcoming
tasks and to a more effective product development process.
The Dashboard provides a user-specific overview that includes all important information
and tasks. Any problems or delays that may arise can result in an automatic alert to immediately allow a quick response and remedy.
Deadlines and development status of individual styles are visible at a glance
All news pertaining to the collection development are displayed immediately
Response times are shortened and deadlines are met
The Control Center of the Product Development: the Dashboard
Data query at the push of a button
You can quickly query and evaluate all data entered into TEX-DEFINE. With just a few
mouse clicks reports, analyses and charts can be created displaying the process status at
a glance. Data pertaining to previous projects can also be made immediately available.
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Limitless global communication
With TEX-DEFINE you can input and access data from everywhere in the world, at any
time, with any browser, using any operating system. Our mobile and web-based applications have been specifically created for global players on the move.
Information can be transmitted via email,
PDF, print or through the web
Communicate via client server, web,
smartphones, tablets, or PCs
Recognize trends and upload them into
the database using the TEX-DEFINE app
Worldwide accessing and maintaining all data in
real-time
A solution that fits
TEX-DEFINE has been developed to perfectly meet all the requirements and processes of
the fast changing fashion industry. The flexibility of the system allows for the assembling
of the standard modules needed to create a solution that fulfills your specific requirements.
With its automatic synchronization tool TEX-DEFINE can be integrated into your existing IT
environment to create a seamless data flow. Using this tool requires all information to be
entered once and ensures that only up to date data is available simultaneously in all of your
data environments.
The flexibility of TEX-DEFINE also permits you to make adjustments to your forms without
any additional programming.
TEX-DEFINE in action
More than 50 percent of the top100 apparel companies in Germany rely on Koppermann.
TEX-DEFINE has been developed in close cooperation with our customers and the fashion
industry, keeping a close eye on the dynamics of this ever-changing market. Many of its
functions are the direct result of this user feedback and suggested additions.
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Your success is our goal - Our Service
Koppermann has more than 15 years of experience in the implementation and support of
TEX-DEFINE projects in many fashion industry companies . We care about the long-standing
relationships with our customers and react quickly to the constantly changing requirements
of the fashion industry.
Koppermann provides an experienced project team – from the initial planning to the project
completion. After implementation our project team offers support for the software and is
readily available to answer all questions personally and directly: by phone, email, or onsite if required.
All Koppermann software solutions are developed in our main offices in Munich, Germany,
providing additional security and flexibility for our users.
Integrated software solutions for
the fashion industry
TEX-DEFINE is part of the Koppermann Solution Suite. We support companies throughout
the entire product cycle – from the creative idea, to PLM, to the presentation of the product
at the POS – for a practicable added value system.
Koppermann stands for a seamless communication between your company’s many
different systems and departments, unleashing synergies along the entire value chain
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Technical information
Seamless integration within your
existing IT environment
Intelligent management of all data
relevant to the product development
process
User interface via client-server /
web / mobile solutions
What you can expect
The ability to run on various DB platforms, i.e. MS-SQL, Oracle
Structured product development
from concept to the finished product
Web-enabled
Cooperation between all participants and processes involved in the
product development
Individual programming is always
compatible with future
TEX-DEFINE releases
Worldwide and secure access to
product information and processes
in real time
Smooth and seamless communication to internal and external partners
Clear and detailed product data
and their related forms
Systematic quality assurance
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