Supply Chain Management

IT Designed to Suit Garment Manufacturing Supply Chains

From an increasing demand for customization to ever-stricter regulations, these are exciting times for garment manufacturers – if they embrace digitalization.

Lead Time 101 – Definitions, Tips, and Tools for Manufacturers

What is lead time and how to measure it? How to reduce your lead times and be more dependable? Here is a comprehensive guide to a topic that directly affects how happy your customers are.

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) – Managing Product Returns

Return Merchandise Authorization or RMA is a systemic approach to handling product returns. It allows for better tracking, makes the processes quicker, and could thereby improve customer satisfaction.

What is Traceability in Manufacturing and How to Achieve It?

Traceability essentially means having insight into the chain of events that is your business. But how to achieve it and what are the mechanisms that support it?

Materials Management – Best Practices for Small Manufacturers

Implementing proper materials management methods allows businesses to make sure raw materials reach the shop floor at the right time, in the right quantity and quality. Follow these best practices to get more control over this essential supply chain function.

Procurement Management – A Quick Guide for Small Manufacturers

Procurement management is more than making phone calls and arranging the purchase of materials. It is a vital part of any manufacturing company and having a strategic approach to it could bring about immense benefits.

Supplier Performance Management Best Practices

Following supplier performance management best practices and using proper metrics could help you identify and deal with supply chain issues early on, avoiding stock-outs, production bottlenecks, or other complications that could arise due to unreliable suppliers.