Liz Claiborne Fashions Award-winning Supply Chain

Designer firm honored by Aberdeen Group for international logistics excellence; on-demand system addresses global sourcing and supply chain complexities

San Mateo, CA March 1, 2006 Liz Claiborne Inc., a leading designer and marketer of women's and men's fashion apparel, accessories and fragrances, has received Aberdeen Group's Best Practice Award for International Logistics.

The award was primarily based on the benefits Liz Claiborne has realized through the use of TradeBeam Inc.'s on-demand visibility and trade compliance applications, key components of the company's global trade management (GTM) platform.

With more than 250 million units of product sourced from over 3,000 factories in 35 countries, Liz Claiborne needed to increase control over its supply chain with better shipment visibility and streamlined import compliance. TradeBeam's on-demand applications connected the company's global logistics and business partners, and provided an automated solution for managing governmental freight requirements.