Finding the right ERP for small to medium fashion brands

Quick takeaways

• Streamline operations with Ready2Wear: An accelerated ERP solution for fashion businesses, built on Infor CloudSuite Fashion.
• Quick implementation: Go live in 4–5 months with pre-built workflows, reducing costs and complexity.
• Customizable scalability: Grows with your business, tapping into Infor’s extensions and supporting evolving needs in fashion operations.

If you own a small to medium fashion brand, you may face high costs, implementation challenges, and operational disruptions when adopting ERP solutions. Balancing customization with budget constraints can also hinder your digital transformation journey. Ready2Wear offers a solution designed to address these challenges.

Ready2Wear is a pre-configured ERP solution built on Infor CloudSuite Fashion. It integrates industry-specific accelerators and extensions to meet the unique operational needs of clothing, footwear, and accessory businesses.

If your goal is to simplify ERP implementation without sacrificing functionality, Ready2Wear is an ideal fit. Its rapid deployment timeline and cost-effectiveness make it especially suitable for businesses aiming to optimize operations with minimal disruption.

Why Fortude? With over a decade of experience in global fashion ERP implementations, Fortude has designed Ready2Wear to be fast, scalable, and affordable. We have worked with brands like Hatco, Steve Madden, and H.H. Brown to migrate their operations to the Cloud and set them on the path to digital transformation.

Think of Ready2Wear as a layered template. At its core is Infor CloudSuite Fashion, topped with customizations specific to the fashion industry, and further enhanced by extensions and accelerators to meet business needs.

This solution supports end-to-end business processes and includes Fortude’s Implementation Accelerators (IA) to ensure faster deployment. While standard Infor CloudSuite Fashion processes remain consistent, Fortude’s accelerators introduce valuable enhancements and integrations tailored for fashion brands.

Some of these accelerators include:

1. UPS/FedEx connector
   Automates label creation, tracking, and real-time shipping rates, enhancing delivery accuracy and reducing manual effort.
2. Bartender connector
   Streamlines barcode label printing, ensuring accurate product identification across warehouses and production lines.
3. EasyPost connector
   Consolidates multiple carriers into one API for efficient label generation, tracking, and cost-effective shipping.
4. Joor Order connector
   Enhances wholesale order processing by integrating with Joor, improving vendor collaboration and order accuracy.
5. NuOrder connector
   Connects with NuOrder’s B2B platform, streamlining orders and improving data flow from customers to the ERP.
6. 3PL integration
   Automates inventory updates and shipping confirmations with third-party logistics providers, boosting scalability.
7. US bank integration
   Enables automated payment processing and reconciliation, enhancing cash flow management.
8. Credit card integration
   Secures and automates credit card transactions, reducing processing time and increasing sales efficiency.

Business concepts

1. Manage multi-channel
   Unifies data and streamlines operations across online, in-store, and wholesale channels for consistent experiences.
2. Manage season end-to-end
   Optimizes seasonal planning, procurement, and sales to align inventory with market trends and demand.
3. Manage Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
   Automates document exchanges like purchase orders and invoices, reducing errors and speeding up transactions.
4. Bulk cut with cash scenario
   Aligns bulk cutting operations with cash flow for cost-effective production planning.
5. Non-commitment bulk orders
   Allows flexible bulk orders without overcommitting resources, enabling dynamic demand response.
6. POE process (Point of Embellishment)
   Supports product customization at specific production stages, enhancing differentiation.
7. Royalty and licensing charges
   Automates royalty and licensing fee tracking, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
8. Trade agreements
   Automates pricing, discounts, and terms for consistent contract management and compliance.
9. Sales commission handling
   Calculates commissions automatically, ensuring accurate payouts and motivating sales teams.
10. Consignment orders
    Tracks consignment stock in real-time, enabling accurate billing and efficient replenishment.

Custom screens

Ready2Wear also offers two exclusive tools—Item Creation Screen and Delivery Toolbox—designed to simplify complex tasks. These user-friendly screens reduce training time, helping teams quickly adopt the system and boost productivity from day one.

For fashion brands looking to simplify operations and adapt to market demands, Ready2Wear offers a ready-made ERP solution that balances speed, cost, and industry-specific features.

Interested in exploring how Ready2Wear could align with your business needs? Join our introductory session for an in-depth look at the solution’s features and benefits.

Curious to learn more?
Book a demo with Fortude today and take the first step toward a streamlined ERP experience for your fashion business.