STYLEman Blog

COVID-19 has seriously challenged every retail sector since 2020 - none more so than fashion and clothing. A combination of severe lockdowns, falling consumer confidence, and the cessation of holidays, social life, and formal events, has caused a...

In a time where face-to-face sales meetings, trade events, and fashion shows are fast becoming a distant memory, fashion brands need an alternative in order to sustain their business model. However, there is no need for that alternative to be a...

In our approach to ERP development, we’ve taken the best features from the ‘big 5’ ERPs to create a platform that’s driven by processes. A process-driven ERP has a range of core functions that are seamlessly integrated with third-party and legacy...

With financial pressures bearing down on retailers, it’s likely that fashion wholesalers will adopt a new approach to sales of apparel, footwear, and accessories in the near future. Offering credit to retailers is an economic game of Russian...

As business begins to resume and retail outlets reopen after the latest national lockdown in the UK, an important issue for apparel and footwear wholesalers will be managing credit control for their customers. The Pandemic has left many apparel...

Businesses have big decisions to make in the uncertain environment of 2021. Investment needs to be careful and focused, and planning needs to be tight. New business software may not be at the top of your investment list. Nevertheless, a new ERP...

Many businesses have reaped the benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). One of its defining features is integration, which has become something of a hot topic in the business arena. But what is software integration, and why is it so...

For SMEs, choosing the correct software investment often means the difference between thriving or failing, but advice on which technology is worth the investment is often thin on the ground. At Option Systems, we specialise in targeted ERP and PLM...

The last 12 months have subjected all stakeholders in fashion supply chains, from manufacturers to retail outlets, to unexpected pressures. Store closures have sent consumer demand plummeting, leading to cash flow problems throughout supply chains,...

Apparel and footwear manufacturers and retailers are well-versed in adapting their operations at short notice. In recent years, social media, omnichannel sales, and a thirst among consumers for rapid shipping has changed the traditional landscape of...