This three-part report from WTiN provides an in-depth overview of the supporting business models, technologies and software used to enable mass customisation

Part II: This report looks at emerging and innovative technologies, either commercialised or described in published patents, to support the development of mass customisation. Readers of this technical report should expect to gain an understanding of how these technologies will fit into their supply chain, and also how they may, or may not, financially impact their businesses.

In the previous part of the series we covered the following:

Part I: The focus of this report is an explanation of the initial concept of mass customisation and the journey to its importance in today’s society. The concept of mass customisation and its associated business model are supported by the arrival of innovative micro-factories, designed to enable customers to engage with the creation of their garment from the beginning, by designing it, purchasing it and then receiving it.

The final part of the series will include the following:

Part III: With a similar structure to Part II, this report will focus on the software infrastructure supporting mass customisation.