Practical guides for apparel operations.
Editorial guides on the systems and workflows that run an apparel business - PLM, ERP, EDI, tech packs and bills of materials. Written for operations, sourcing and merchandising teams. No product pitch; the mechanics, the trade-offs, and the mistakes to avoid.
What is apparel PLM software?
The nine PLM modules, when a brand actually needs PLM, the standalone-vs-integrated decision, common implementation pitfalls, and a buying checklist.
Practical guidePLM vs ERP for apparel brands
The practical difference, the eight data flows between the two systems, the handoff that usually breaks, and the three architecture models brands actually run.
Practical guideWhat is EDI in apparel?
The eight core X12 documents, why retailers require EDI, how chargebacks compound, middleware vs. native ERP EDI, and what the whole thing actually costs.
Practical guideWhat is a tech pack in apparel?
The eight sections of a complete tech pack, who reads which part, the six common failure modes, and the PDF-vs-PLM question.
Practical guideWhat is a bill of materials in apparel?
The eight component categories, consumption and yield mechanics, variant costing by colourway, and how the BOM drives purchasing.