In the fashion industry, the ability to innovate rapidly is essential to keep up with trends and meet customer expectations. Prototyping plays a fundamental role in this process because it is the phase where designers bring ideas to life and transform them into projects. However, this is also a critical step for many companies that struggle to manage the creativity of the design department and digitize it, risking delays in production processes and collaboration among departments.
ModaSuite365, being an ERP designed exclusively for the needs of clothing and footwear companies, offers an integrated solution for this phase as well.
The Challenges of prototyping
Fashion companies, especially small and medium-sized ones, often manage prototyping using paper sheets, manual drawings, or Excel files to track prototype specifications. While these tools can be effective, they present several issues:
Lack of integration
Fashion companies, especially small and medium-sized ones, often manage prototyping using paper sheets, manual drawings, or Excel files to track prototype specifications. While these tools can be effective, they present several issues:
Data duplication
The need to manually transcribe information into different systems increases the risk of errors.
Ineffective collaboration
Communication between various departments (design, production, purchasing) is often fragmented and inefficient.
The ModaSuite365 solution
Involvement of the design department
One of the distinctive features of ModaSuite365 is its ability to actively involve the design department in the prototyping process:
Direct entry of ideas
Designers can input their ideas and prototypes directly into the system using an intuitive interface that supports the inclusion of images and detailed descriptions.
Use of mobile devices
Data access is also possible from mobile devices like tablets and smartphones, making the process of entering and modifying information flexible and accessible anywhere.
Management of materials and technical specifications
A crucial aspect of prototyping is entering the components necessary for product realization. ModaSuite365 simplifies this process by allowing the design department to input all material information directly into the system.
Unique and temporary codes
This is possible either by using the unique codes of each component—already entered into the system and accompanied by images and detailed descriptions—or by inserting temporary codes to which a specific component will be assigned once defined by the purchasing department.
Advanced technical sheets
Another strength of ModaSuite365 is its ability to generate advanced and detailed technical sheets. These can be divided by department, providing specific information for each phase of the production process:
Notes for each department
The technical sheets include specific notes for designers, ironing, washing, and pattern makers, ensuring that each department has all the necessary information to perform their work efficiently.
Detailed bill of materials
The bills of materials include images of the components, making it easier to visualize and select the necessary materials. This helps avoid errors and ensures that all details are accurately documented.
Advantages of ModaSuite365
Reduction of error risk
The use of unique codes avoids confusion and ensures that components are correctly identified.
Facilitated component selection
Designers can view images and detailed descriptions to quickly select the necessary components.
Flexible management
Temporary codes allow for the management of components that may change or be better defined in subsequent stages, improving the accuracy of information.
Seamless information flow
Data flows smoothly between various departments, enhancing operational efficiency.
ModaSuite365: A complete solution
ModaSuite365 understands every phase of clothing and footwear production and represents an innovative solution for the digitization and optimization of prototyping.
Contact us for a personalized demo and discover how ModaSuite365 can help your company.
