Apparel Business Systems offers a comprehensive, web-based Enterprise Resource Planning solution tailored for the fashion industry, encompassing apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods sectors. With over 30 years of experience, ABS addresses the unique requirements of companies specializing in wholesale and e-commerce sales. Their scalable software solutions are designed to optimize operations across various sales channels, including wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, and B2B/B2C e-commerce.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Product and Inventory Management: ABS's ERP system enhances multi-channel sales by providing real-time visibility into inventory, facilitating efficient style costing, forecasting, planning, supply chain management, and sales analysis.
- Production and Manufacturing: The software supports multi-stage production processes, enabling effective monitoring of both vendor and in-house manufacturing operations. It automates purchase order generation based on customer orders or forecasts, ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Sales and Order Management: ABS streamlines the sales process by managing customer profiles, optimizing inventory allocation, and supporting various order types, including EDI transactions, direct consumer sales, and orders from multiple platforms.
- Finance and Accounting: The system offers robust tools for accessing, analyzing, and reporting accounting and sales data, with capabilities for managing raw and finished goods costing, receivables, and automated invoicing.
- E-commerce Integration: ABS provides data feeds and tools to monitor products, inventory, orders, and fulfillment for both B2B and B2C segments, ensuring accurate and real-time information across e-commerce platforms.
Primary Value and Solutions Provided:
ABS's ERP solution empowers fashion industry businesses to minimize risks and optimize success by automating and streamlining operations. It enhances efficiency, reduces manual tasks, and improves productivity, leading to significant cost savings. The software offers comprehensive supply chain management, from procurement to delivery, ensuring timely fulfillment and superior customer service. With real-time data and analytics, businesses can make informed decisions, adapt to industry shifts, and meet evolving consumer demands effectively.