With the increase in growth and popularity of the apparel industry, wholesale apparel businesses have become more important in the supply chain. These businesses face many industry challenges as they work to keep up with demand while remaining profitable. Small companies have to keep up with larger businesses by keeping revenue high and costs low. Larger companies must stay up to date with fashion trends and run their business processes as efficiently as possible.
As a wholesale apparel business, there are thousands of product options you must keep track of. One clothing item can create dozens of possibilities in color, size and features. While there are software systems on the market to manage business and warehouse operations, they may be inadequate for the apparel industry. Wholesale apparel businesses need software that is designed with apparel in mind to reap the most benefits from those solutions.
At FDM4, we have software that is built specifically for the apparel industry. Read this guide to learn how our solutions are beneficial for wholesale apparel companies and will help accelerate your business.
Optimize Your Business Data With ERP Software
Software solutions automate many processes that once had to be done by hand, which saves time, labor and expense. This automated data then needs to go into a central system that will be updated when needed. The accuracy of this data is critical, as figures that don’t match can cause confusion and delay production.
Our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system will help make your processes more consistent and efficient. ERP software manages everything in the apparel process and syncs to all of your locations, so your supply chain is on the same page. This data includes inventory counts so you can make informed decisions.
Our software encourages collaboration and communication with your customers. With centralized vendor information, your customers can see the delivery time, quality of goods and more. Use the decoration module to allow your customers to customize their orders with art files and special instructions.
WMS Solutions to Streamline Your Warehouse Processes
Two to three-day shipping has become standard, and wholesale apparel retailers must adhere to this norm. Shipping is centered in the warehouse, where all the products are stored, packaged and shipped out. An organization system is necessary to keep this process moving smoothly and quickly.
WMS software from FDM4 works with your business to promote productivity and success. Our easy-to-use interface displays charts and graphs that outline the current state of your business, so you can get the information you need. Our slotting and kitting combination tools work with your unique setup to determine the best places to locate inventory. This ensures that the entire process, from pick to ship, is efficient with no time wasted.
Data in our WMS software is always in real time to make inventory management effortless. Our counts are 99% accurate and highly visible, helping increase productivity and reduce receiving time.
Attract and Keep Retail Clients With CRM Solutions
Your wholesale business relies on retail stores to sell your merchandise. As a B2B company, you need to draw new retailers to your business and help keep profits up.
Our CRM software has all the tools you need to build relationships with your retail customers and reach out to new ones to do business with. It streamlines the entire process by targeting the right leads and tailoring marketing strategies to that business, which helps increase profits.
Trust FDM4 for Your Software Needs
Wholesale apparel companies face unique challenges in the growing fashion and apparel industry. Choose solutions that will work with your business.
FDM4 offers custom software solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of apparel businesses. We have partnered with wholesale apparel businesses to streamline their processes and help grow their clientele. In our over 40 years of industry experience, we have spent over 20 of those years developing and improving our ERP solutions.
Work with a software provider who understands your business. Fill out our online contact form to speak with a representative today.