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…

How N41 All-In-One Apparel ERP Solution sets the pace in today’s multi-channel & digital world

July 23, 2020
eCommerce, N41 ERP software, Trade shows

In a marketplace where the physical inventory and digital business applications are converging at exponential levels, meeting customer demand anytime, anywhere, is a priority. Now that MAGIC announced its yearly fall fashion trade show held in Las Vegas is going virtual with a digital marketplace, an online and e-commerce presence is even more imperative in this new pandemic environment. N41 is the all-in-one Apparel ERP software solution for the apparel industry. Robust and powerful, the system can be adapted to meet unique manufacturing,…

Making the Transition from Retail to eCommerce

June 8, 2020
eCommerce, N41 ERP software

Uncertainty for brands and retailers continues. Already faced with the challenges of a global pandemic that led to a mandatory shut down of physical stores for months, many brands and retailers were hit with destructive looting and vandalism in major cities over the weekend just as the country started to allow businesses to reopen. While the destruction derives from a bigger social issue, given all that has recently occurred, now is the time to enhance and prioritize your eCommerce and…

Customer Support When You Need It

March 30, 2020
N41 Updates, News

The Apparel industry, just like the rest of the world, is experiencing a period of uncertainty. Be assured that N41 employees are dedicated to doing what we do best: partner with our clients, bring superior system knowledge, and remain available during business hours for user support. Your well-being and that of our employees is our top priority, and for this reason, we will not go on site until further notice. In compliance with the State’s latest order to stay at…