Author: mike pollard

In the footwear and apparel industry, the multi-layered resource planning process - from sourcing and designing, to stock management and distribution – involves many different departments and personnel. Consequently, an efficient and cohesive...

Businesses who rely on spreadsheets for resource planning often discover that their daily operations become complex to manage as their workload expands. In the fashion industry, fluctuations in consumer demand, fuelled by unpredictable factors such...

Choosing the right ERP for your fashion or footwear business is a significant decision that promises many benefits to the way you operate. With improved customer relationships, better management of supply chains, optimised inventory, and more...

Every business has been plunged into chaos during 2020. Conflicting information, almost daily changes to guidelines, and an entirely new and unknown retail experience for consumers have made strategic planning more than merely challenging. Online...

Just as one nationwide lockdown ‘ends’, so another begins, with employees directed to work from home where possible. Remote working has posed many challenges for businesses: if you were planning on upskilling your team in the use of your ERP...

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become the mainstay for many clothing and footwear businesses in recent years, integrating core processes in real time for enhanced visibility, interdepartmental collaboration, and customer service....

It looked to become one of the greatest apparel success stories of recent years, but in June 2020 online fashion giant BooHoo was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The accusations that would launch a modern slavery investigation under the...

For apparel and footwear businesses, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are invaluable. Integrating the different business functions that underpin the manufacture and distribution of garments can streamline the entire operation, save money,...

Footwear can be an incredibly complex sector to manage, let alone make a profit from. As well as marshalling hundreds of different products and manufacturers to supply your outlets, you've got to consider the complex demands manufacturers expect to...

So, you’ve concluded that your apparel business would benefit from a modern, versatile ERP solution. Streamlining and optimising your business operations is central to improved productivity, collaboration, and profitability.However, ensuring you...