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The CEN/ISSS Workshop TexWeave focused on the standardization and interoperability within the textile and clothing supply chain. Launched in March 2005, it aimed to improve methodologies, extend supply chain coverage, and foster pilot experiences for better integration of stakeholders. Key initiatives involved creating a common dictionary, developing web-based infrastructures, and analyzing cross-sectorial business processes. Despite challenges in administrative execution, the workshop highlighted the importance of semantic interoperability to enhance the industry's timely and flexible response to market demands.
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CEN/ISSS Workshop TexWeave Standardization and Interoperability in the Textile/Clothing Supply Chain Integrated Networks
Summary • The problem • Short history from WS/TexSpin to WS/TexWeave • Objective and Activities • Results and highlights • Reference
Check Logistics Clothing Fabrics Yarns R.M. Trade Accessories Networks distribution Subcontractors Subcontractors fabrics clothing The view of the T/C supply chain Large presence of MEs upstream downstream Large presence of SEs Large presence of SMEs 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
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,…
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
TexWeave results • Due to administrative problems caused by changes in the European Commission contractual rules for standardizationthe 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
Our future after TexWeave… Sorry,
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