Author: peter brown

While apparel companies are used to planning for seasonal fluctuations in supply and demand, most were totally unprepared for the challenges that the Covid-19 outbreak brought. Lockdowns led to deserted high streets and shopping centres, and a boom...

Fashion outlets have had to rapidly alter how they organise, run, and profit from their clothing channels during the pandemic. While some companies have met the challenges of Covid-19 and thrived, others have struggled against a squeezed marketplace...

Fashion has changed in recent years. Today’s fashionistas are more selective than in the past, driven by a determination to be different, meaning garments tend to enjoy a much shorter shelf life in retail outlets. Like the climate, fashion seasons...

For apparel manufacturers, a central repository of data related to the lifecycle of each product is essential. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is the easiest way of managing every element of a product's life from the drawing board to the...

Expanding into new markets is an ambitious but positive target that suggests the health of your core business is strong. Growth is irresistible, promising the potential to enjoy more profits, deeper market reach and the chance to make a more...

Inventory management is an essential, if unglamorous, aspect of fashion retail. Clothing ranges change frequently and, with the success of seasonal lines largely influenced by customer choice, staying ahead of demand is a challenge.

Effective stock...

STYLEman PLM is one of the leading product lifecycle management platforms purpose-designed for clothing, footwear and accessories businesses.

STYLEman PLM is loaded with features that let you manage the entire product development process...

Accurate sales forecasting is important for all retailers, but even more so in the fashion industry, where customer demand can be unstable, and each garment’s lifespan may be short.

Without a robust and trustworthy forecasting model, businesses risk...

An effective, functioning warehouse that receives and ships products in a timely manner and organises stock efficiently is the stronghold of any business. Delays in processing deliveries and orders, inaccurate information about stock levels, and...

For most businesses, growth is a central goal, even for smaller companies who might not be seeking global domination. But expansion into new markets is not easy, even when you’re armed with a detailed business plan that’s backed up by extensive...