SAINT LOUIS, Mo — St. Louis based, global apparel design and manufacturing company, Stars Design Group, is partnering with Silicon Valley tech startup, Silq to improve transparency and visibility in the global supply chain. Silq recently made headlines for its $17.6 million Series A fundraise, co-led by F-Prime Capital and Flexport Ventures. The proprietary platform is the first to connect … Read More
Going from a Material World to Virtual in Fashion
{As we navigate this ever-evolving landscape, we decided to have a little extra fun with this article. We hope you enjoy the musical playlist that “just so happens” to align with each section. Find the playlist at the bottom of the article, grab a coffee or beverage of choice, push play, and read on}. Material Girl – A Material World … Read More
How to Protect Your Apparel Business in Volatile Times
It’s clear today that we are living in unprecedented times. For many in apparel industry sourcing roles, it is hard to find time and clarity to understand the ever-changing landscape. Over the last few years, businesses in the apparel industry have had to contend with tariffs, rising labor costs, decreasing retails, higher quality expectations, sustainability … the list goes on. … Read More
BeProduct and Stars Design Group Celebrate PLM Success
ST. LOUIS May 22, 2018 Fashion technology house BeProduct is pleased to unveil a successful Product Lifecycle Management (“PLM”) initiative in partnership with design-to-delivery apparel company Stars Design Group Incorporated. The culmination of a rigorous selection process, Stars Design Group (hereafter “Stars”) chose to work with BeProduct in 2017, and today the company has around 30 active users of BeProduct’s … Read More
Technology Boom in the Midwest
In recent years, the Midwest has welcomed tech companies in with open arms as they leave the coasts to call inland states home. The advantages of conducting business in these previously overlooked cities are bountiful. Companies are drawn to the lower cost of operations, more affordable talent, and the convenience of a central location. While the new trend is exciting … Read More