10 Amazing Tips for Starting an Online Clothing Store

July 22, 2021
eCommerce

So, you’ve been giving a lot of thought lately about starting an eCommmerce clothing business, eh? First, let us give you kudos because the world could always use more successful entrepreneurs. On the other hand, thinking about selling your attire online vs. actually knowing how to start an online apparel store is another matter entirely. If you don’t know what getting your clothing store business off the ground entails, not to worry; we’ve put together the following tips to help…

Artificial Intelligence Impacts Fashion Industry

June 25, 2021
Fashion, Technology

Artificial intelligence is reverberating throughout the fashion industry and changing the clothes in which we live in. Meanwhile, the emerging and rapidly evolving tech is a perfect accompaniment to the industry’s forward-thinking and cyclical nature. This post takes a look at intelligent design and ways in which artificial intelligence is changing the fashion industry for the better. What is Intelligent Design? Both intelligent design (ID) and artificial intelligence (AI) fields address and utilize intelligence. Intelligent design addresses the information seen…

The Rise of 3D Printing in Fashion

May 28, 2021
Technology

The benefits and rewards of 3D technology are making fashion designers sit up and take notice, leading to a considerable increase in interest and awareness. And as a result, 3D printing is being used throughout the spectrum of fashion. For instance, emerging 3D fashion creations are being spotted on the runways in high-end fashion shows, while more low-end brands are featuring the looks, as well. Likewise, innovation and new techniques are being developed for 3D printed fashion all the time.…

AR Poised to Connect Physical and Digital Retail in Fashion

April 27, 2021
Fashion, Technology

How many times have you gone to buy an outfit or a pair of shoes online, and once it arrived, it either didn’t fit or looked completely different from what was depicted in the images? Even if your answer is “not often,” you likely had to go through the hassle of returning the merchandise afterward. It’s enough to sour you on buying fashion online forever, and therein lies a problem as more brick and mortar retail outlets make the transition…

PLM for the Fashion Industry

March 30, 2021
Fashion

Timing is crucial in the fashion business. Consumer preferences can be difficult to predict with any degree of accuracy, and they can take unexpected turns in the time a product takes to go from the drawing board to the factory floor. When production starts, a huge amount of new data must be gathered and analyzed. After comparing production figures and sales numbers with pre-launch projections, manufacturers can make adjustments and revise their rollout strategies. What is a PLM? Product lifecycle…

What is EDI and What are the Benefits?

February 24, 2021
eCommerce, N41 ERP software

Companies have been trying to find a way to eliminate the inherent problems associated with their paper-intensive commercial transactions for decades. From profit-killing delays to budget inflating inaccuracies and soaring labor costs, paper transactions are too sluggish and not adaptable enough to keep up with the needs of the rapid-fire succession of the digital age. Today, consumers and business partners demand that things to be done instantly and securely. If a business doesn’t comply or respond quickly enough, their competitors…

5 Ways to Use Technology to Make Fashion More Sustainable

January 27, 2021
Fashion

As these 5 exciting innovations illustrate, technology is making fashion more sustainable every day. Manufacturing clothing has always been at the forefront of innovation. Sewing needles made out of bone or ivory were among the first tools crafted by early humans. The textile industry was the driving force behind the industrial revolution in 18th century Britain, and the modern concept of sustainable fashion technology is gaining traction, as well. What is Sustainable Fashion Technology? Sustainable fashion technology is when fashion…

The Influence of the Pandemic on Fashion Trends and Apparel Sales

December 28, 2020
Fashion

Much has been written in recent months about the impact that COVID-19 pandemic has had on the entertainment and hospitality industries’ bottom lines. And that’s to say nothing of the fact that it has also taken a wrecking ball to the $2.2 trillion fashion and apparel sector. New styles have traditionally been unveiled at fashion extravaganzas held in fashion capitals like London, New York and Paris. Unfortunately, these were all cancelled when the pandemic struck. The Shift to New Coping…

How to Manage an Online Apparel Store Effectively

November 22, 2020
N41 ERP software, News

Setting up an online apparel store is easy once you’ve pinned down what clothing you’re going to retail and how. Then, all that’s left is for you to do is establish your brand and manage the day-to-day operations. You may be wondering how to do that, and we’ve got you covered. Whether you are on Day 1 or have been operating for quite some time, the following guide will help you manage the effectiveness of your online apparel store. Use…

How E-Commerce and an ERP system work together to enhance your business

September 28, 2020
N41 ERP software

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is not just for onsite or an internal company system and operations. Integrating your ERP solution with your e-commerce can make managing your B2C or B2B efforts simpler and more reliable, through automation and real-time updates. If you sell products online, using ERP for retail business can help you manage your revenue streams more efficiently and effectively. Inventory Levels One of the most frustrating aspects of online commerce for both businesses and customers is the inability…