FashionNx is arguably the most comprehensive ERP for Apparel Manufacturing industry. It has some of the most integral features such as Product Lifecycle Management, Operations Management, Inventory Management, etc. and the list goes on.

It can truly mould SAP Business One into the ideal ERP for apparel manufacturing without any hassles. But what is FashionNx? In this blog, we aim to provide a detailed overview of FashionNx and how it can be the best ERP for the Apparel Manufacturing industry. Let’s get started.

Product Design & Development

Product Design and Development is an integral part of the apparel manufacturing industry. FashionNX allows apparel manufacturers to easily organise and manage styles of apparel. It also gives the ability to plan the fashion calendar ahead of time, build collections of styles, tech packs, bill of materials and routing for approved styles. Apparel businesses can also create style repositories and define each technical aspect to get easy access to all style-related information in one place. 

Raw Materials Sourcing

Sourcing good quality raw materials is critical for apparel manufacturing. FashionNX empowers apparel manufacturers to operationalise raw materials sourcing by streamlining the procurement processes through the advanced capabilities of SAP Business One. Features like vendor profile creation, vendor evaluation and selection, vendor relationship management, and automation of the purchasing process, help apparel businesses ensure a comprehensive and optimised procurement process. 

Production & Materials Planning

Production & Materials Planning is an essential part of the apparel manufacturing process. With FashionNx, apparel manufacturers can efficiently plan material requirements, create production schedules, optimise shop-floor activities, build subcontractor schedules and edit materials and production plans. You can easily manage raw material inventories, generate purchase orders, and optimize production orders, schedules, and machine capacity.  You also get enhanced control of shop-floor operations, can automate subcontract order planning, and recalibrate material requirements plans, ensuring smooth production in manufacturing. 

Manufacturing Operations 

FashionNx provides a comprehensive setup for apparel manufacturing. Right from tracking and managing pre-production activities to managing & tracking reworks and real-time visibility through the production control center. You can manage and record sample orders, monitor material issuance, track finished sample completion, and validate production’s first piece with checklist integration. Plus, you get real-time recording of production activities on the shop floor and can track progress, and record material requests and issuances. Also, you can track and record machine-level operations and manage and track alterations and rework. Such real-time visibility into production line activities ensures production plans are adhered to and helps identify any deviations for prompt course correction with the help of the Production Control. 

Quality Inspection & Control 

Quality is of utmost importance in apparel manufacturing. After all, if the product is sub-par, it not only dashes the customer expectations but can also have negative long-term effects. Hence, FashionNx offers robust quality control measures to ensure top-quality merchandise at all times. It offers features such as extensive quality plans, inspections and records of raw materials quality, recording and maintaining fabric defects, quality checks during production and before shipment and defects management. Such exhaustive planning and implementation of quality checks at different stages of production ensures that the final product is always of top-notch quality. 

Inventory Management 

Inventory management can get chaotic. And that is something apparel manufacturers can’t allow to happen. FashionNx allows you to organise, manage and control Inventory effortlessly. You can convert approved styles to items and SKUs, group Items by creating bundles and packages, generate barcodes & print labels for inventory automation, record item transactions to track inventory movement, create and manage Production Bins to track the progress of manufacturing operations, and managing stock item replenishment. The inventory management that FashionNx provides for Apparel Manufacturing is truly unmatched. 

E-Commerce & Retail Sales 

E-commerce is all the rage today. Consumers love to shop online and businesses, especially apparel manufacturers have taken note. FashionNx takes it a step ahead and eases your path to a true omnichannel retail experience. It helps Integrate your business with popular eCommerce portals and ensure that catalogues, inventory levels, pricing, sales orders and shipments are synchronised in real-time. This reduces the risks associated with overselling or underselling. Plus, it enables sales order management and facilitates configuration of order formats, real-time import of eCommerce sales orders and shipment updates. FashionNx also supports POS and store operations, enabling businesses to run online or offline retail stores with customised orders, inventories, and retail schemes, allowing for seamless operations across all platforms 

Sales & Merchandising 

FashionNx brings Efficiency to Merchandising & Sales Tools. It has an array of features that enable apparel manufacturers to create style presentations, record customer feedback, and capture sales orders that cater to different business scenarios. Businesses can also create comprehensive dashboards with style codes, create and store records of multiple cost workings, and time and action plans for managing the progress of sales orders and tasks.

Financial Management 

FashionNx helps automate & manage financial operations for apparel manufacturers. It lets you manage GL operations, accounts receivables, vendor payments, banking and cash operations, and fixed assets. With the power of SAP Business One, it ensures multi-country localizations and statutory and tax compliance as well. You can also maintain the chart of accounts, processing journal vouchers, managing expenses, allocations, and budgets. Additional tools are available for financial analysis, audit, and tax compliance. 

Business Intelligence & Analytics

Business Intelligence is critical to all businesses. Apparel Manufacturing is no exception to it. FashionNx provides Smart Insights to Grow the Apparel Manufacturing Business. It offers features like style repositories for relevant style information, planning charts for a unified view of materials and production plans, and a production control center for real-time monitoring of production activities. You can also create pre-configured and customizable reports and dashboards to get detailed insights into different arms of your business such as accounting, sales, purchase, customers, vendors, banking, inventory reports, and HR. Microsoft Excel integration comes pre-built for both – simple and complex data analysis and reporting. 

Holistic Integration

SAP Business One ERP unifies various departments and processes within manufacturing, facilitating real-time communication and collaboration. This streamlined approach eliminates information silos and promotes efficiency.

Real-time Information

Timely decision-making is critical in manufacturing. SAP B1 provides up-to-date information on production, inventory, and demand, empowering managers to make informed choices.

Resource Optimization

With accurate demand forecasting and inventory management, SAP B1 helps optimize the utilization of resources like raw materials, labour, and machinery.

Quality Control

Maintaining consistent product quality is paramount in manufacturing. SAP Business One possesses modules for quality management, ensuring adherence to established standards.

Supply Chain Management

SAP Business One streamlines the entire supply chain from procurement to distribution, enhancing demand planning and order fulfilment efficiency.

Data Centralization

All data related to manufacturing processes, inventory, sales, and more are centralized within the SAP Business One ERP system, reducing data silos and enhancing data accuracy.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

SAP Business One ERP assists in planning and managing materials required for production, factoring in variables such as lead times, fluctuating demands and inventory levels.

Production Scheduling

Manufacturers can create and monitor production schedules, allocate resources efficiently, and track progress in real-time through SAP Business One.

Inventory Management

The ERP software enables precise tracking of inventory levels, minimizes excess stock and automates reorder processes to prevent shortages.

Quality Management

SAP Business One ERP incorporates quality control checkpoints throughout the production cycle. This helps in monitoring and managing quality control processes throughout the production cycle, ensuring compliance with the established standards.

Shop Floor Control

Manufacturers gain tools to manage and oversee shop floor activities, including work orders, job tracking, and resource allocation.

Demand Forecasting

Utilizing historical data and trends, SAP Business One helps predict future demand accurately, allowing manufacturers to adjust production and inventory levels accordingly.

Supplier Management

SAP Business One facilitates supplier relationship management, order tracking, and timely raw material deliveries.

Financial Management

SAP Business One provides a comprehensive view of the financial aspects by integrating financial data such as costs, budgets, revenues, and more related to manufacturing operations.

Reporting and Analytics

SAP B1 generates detailed reports and provides analytical tools to gain insights and evaluate performance metrics, production efficiency, and other key indicators.

Enhanced Efficiency

By automating processes and eliminating manual tasks, SAP Business One ERP streamlines operations and provides a significant boost to overall efficiency.

Improved Collaboration

SAP Business One fosters better communication across departments, improving coordination and reducing miscommunications and errors.

Cost Savings

SAP Business One contributes to cost savings by accurately forecasting demand, efficient resource allocation and optimization, waste reduction and preventing out-of-stock scenarios.

Informed Decision-making

Real-time data availability empowers manufacturers to make informed decisions at all organizational levels that positively impact operations.

Scalability

SAP Business One has superior scalability that accommodates business growth and evolving manufacturing needs quickly.

Competitive Advantage

Efficient operations and accurate order fulfilment can provide a competitive edge in the already competitive market.