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No one can doubt the benefits of a good ERP platform for the apparel and footwear industry. However, software which is past its sell-by-date is unlikely to yield the same benefits for your brand as a modern platform designed specifically to support...

Fashion is one of the most rapidly changing industries, so an innovative approach to the way you do business is a key ingredient of your success. Business goals need to be ambitious to prevent your brand becoming yet another fashion victim of an...

Apparel businesses are complex creatures so, when you’re ready to branch out and expand your brand, you may be confronted with a raft of challenges. From optimising your purchase of raw materials to managing large volumes of stock in different sales...

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...

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 design to the...

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform is arguably the most crucial piece of business software you can invest in. For fashion businesses with diverse supply chains and production schedules, an ERP offers unparalleled insight and control over...

If there’s one thing that buyers and suppliers alike are used to – unfortunately - it’s wasted time throughout the supply process. Time finding out about resource availability, time deciphering costs, and time calculating order quantities… then time...

Accurately planning for supply and demand is essential for apparel businesses to succeed in a volatile market. Underestimating demand can result in lost market opportunities, while over estimating demand leads to overstocked items and inefficient...