OSC chooses software to improve its global suply chain

05/05/2011
UK activewear brand manager Outdoor and Sports Company OSC has begun implementation of the Visual PLM.net product lifecycle management (PLM) solution from software provider Visual 2000 International.

The software promises to accelerate key business processes and empower more efficient and sustainable growth across the Ronhill, Sprayway, and Mountain Equipment product lines. Following a phased adoption, all three brands are expected to complete implementation of the new software this autumn.

OSC chairman, Stephen Cann, commented on announcing the deal: “Visual 2000 offers a solution that will allow us to improve our internal processes and assist the communication with our manufacturing partners. The team is looking forward to implementing the system and to the improvements that will help the business achieve its goals.”

OSC will initially implement about 50 PLM users across its product development processes, including design, merchandising, and quality assurance teams. The company will also take advantage of free vendor licences provided in the system to extend secure system access to its global supply chain partners. By bringing its manufacturers and suppliers online, OSC will greatly enhance collaboration around its products and increase process visibility into the entire “design-to-delivery product lifecycle”.