VICS members can sign in to see these presentations and white papers.  For others, see these documents and many more by becoming a VICS member.  Read more about the benefits of membership and which membership level is right for you!

To get started, please click on one of the VICS Committee links below.

• CNMF Committee Library (contains Floor-Ready Merchandise, Logistics and TPAC Committee documents)
• CPFR Committee Library
• GM and Apparel Data Sync Committee Library
• Hardlines e-Collaborative Commerce Committee Library
• Item-Level RFID Committee Library

General

• AlixPartners Brand Power Index(SM) survey of 5,000 consumers tells retailers and CG companies that “context” is at least as important as brand content—i.e., good distribution matters.  Which are really the most-trusted brands in America? You might be surprised by the answers!  Click here to access the study.
• The Fourth Annual Global Survey of Supply Chain Progress:  Findings from a survey jointly conducted by Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR)
• The Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) selected Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA) to conduct a study to identify RFID opportunities and approaches in the Japanese consumer products and retail industry. The study is being provided to VICS members courtesy of KSA.  METI Report
• Apparel Measurements - Review of Terms
• VICS and AAFA Release Item-level Study Performed by KSA:  Moving forward with Item-Level Radio Frequency Identification in Apparel & Footwear Significant Payback can be Achieved Quickly in Retail Store Environment
• Collaborative Product Design Presentation
• Stanford Graduate School of Business Case Study on West Marine
• Store Collaboration Replenishment at Wal-Mart - A Case Study
• VICS CPFR Full Version ROI Calculator (6MB)
• 17th Annual State of Logistics Report, Sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals: "Embracing Security as a Core Business Function", posted with the permission of CSCMP.  See also these prescient articles by Joe Andraski, previously published in VICS' Monthly members newsletters : The Perfect Transportation Storm and "Ship Happens!"