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Li & Fung, with the help of Microsoft, has implemented a solution thatwill help it dramatically increase the transparency of the supplychain to all participants as well as enhance connectivity rightthrough it. Says Mimi Ho, senior director (enterprise group),Microsoft Hong Kong: "Our supply chain automation solution will bringin the additional benefit of increasing the visibility of the customerorder information at the supplier end."

"The solution comprises twomajor components: the Li & Fung Trade Gateway that is a centraldocument exchange hub and application integration agent in Li & Fung,and the Supplier SCMTalk solution, which will enable smooth andefficient transactions between Li & Fung and its suppliers who will beable to exchange order information, product specs, accounting andadvanced shipment notices with the gateway.