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Aptean’s industry-specific solutions were built specifically for fashion companies, so the features and functionalities of our technology provides brands, manufacturers and retailers with what they need to more effectively (and more efficiently) run their business. With consumer demand constantly changing and having to manage supply chain constraints like rising raw material costs, regional shifts in sourcing and transportation delays, Aptean’s purpose-built solution impacts organizational efficiencies while helping generate more revenue with faster response times and happier, more informed teams and customers. Our Apparel ERP, PLM and Shop Floor Control solutions will provide end-to-end supply chain visibility to keep you thinking one step ahead!

About Aptean
Aptean is one of the world’s leading providers of purpose-built, industry-specific software that helps manufacturers and distributors effectively run and grow their businesses. With both cloud and on-premise deployment options, Aptean’s products, services and unmatched expertise help businesses of all sizes to be Ready for What’s Next, Now®. 


Aptean’s built-in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) solution allows for global, real-time communication between apparel brands with their suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, third-party manufacturers (3PM) and third-party logistics providers (3PL). With EDI, brands and manufacturers can benefit from timely, mission critical information about production, inventory, warehouse logistics and retail, while reducing manual data entry. Reduce chargebacks by immediately taking actions on transaction problems notified by error messages from EDI. 

With built-in EDI for Aptean Apparel, discover the benefits of:
•	Improved order accuracy
•	Reduced order processing times
•	Increased global supply chain visibility
•	Enhanced operational efficiency
•	No external translator required

Make the Dot is an all-in-one research, design, and sourcing software developed for enterprise fashion brands. 

The software is an all-in-one canvas for concept development, an integrated fabric library for sourcing, and a way to turn sketches into 3D photo-realistic styles in seconds.

With Make the Dot, brands are able to lower product development costs by 10% while increasing revenue by 4%, on average.

The F* Word is building the AI stack for the entire fashion value chain. At the front end, it uses Generative AI for creation, transforming sketches into high-quality concepts and 3D visualizations. On the back end, it deploys Agentic AI for execution, automatically generating tech packs, stitch plans, and production-ready files in as few as ten clicks. The end-to-end approach collapses the fashion lifecycle from six months to days, reduces costs by up to 90%, and opens new  channels across digital and physical markets. The F* Word empowers  brands worldwide to scale faster, waste less, and capture a $50B+ opportunity by unifying design, production, and go-to-market into a single platform.

Aptean Apparel ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a tailored fashion software solution. A purpose-built fashion and apparel ERP helps conquer your supply chain challenges and drive growth. By running your operations smoothly and cost-effectively, you can:
•	Streamline operations
•	Improve financial controls
•	Boost process efficiencies 
•	Maximize productivity
Aptean Apparel ERP is backed by a team of experienced specialists that know the industry inside-out and are always striving to address your challenges with dedicated functionality. Designed from the ground up to cater to the unique operational needs of fashion brands and manufacturers, specific functionality helps maximize efficiency and profitability, including:
•	Streamline order to cash management with order processing, sales forecasting, invoice and credit memos in one central location
•	Improve the accuracy of demand forecasting and production planning with material requirements planning tools
•	Accelerate time-to-market and attain real-time visibility with supply chain management features
•	Optimize warehouse management for more accurate inventory levels, faster inventory turns and more accurate production schedules 

Aptean Apparel PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) is a cloud-based software solution that can supercharge the potential of your business with:
•	Line and Seasonal Management is made easy with features including high-level plans by attribute, access to personalized line sheets and presentation boards, seasonal calendar management and design color view
•	Material and Sample Tracking features include access to and sharing of design material approvals, sample evaluations and personalized email notifications to vendors
•	Advanced Sourcing and Costing featuring configurable cost sheets including quotes with BOM comparisons
•	Enhanced Communication using system-wide commenting and notifications, client-based labeling and handoffs through design milestones
•	Advanced Tech Pack Development with multiple BOMs and measurement pages, grading views, templates and more to utilize, making the process seamless and efficient
•	Integrate with Design Tools with our Adobe Illustrator plug-in and Browzwear plug-in allows you to seamlessly access designs, imagery and color libraries from your PLM to streamline your design workflow.


Aptean Apparel Shop Floor Control (SFC) is an award-winning software solution that provides powerful benefits from day one!  Improve plant operations, empower front-line workers and streamline processes with this one-of-a-kind system. 95% of our customers see an ROI in less than 4 months. SFC  tracks, schedules and reports the progress of everything from manufacturing and assembling to product processes by:
•	Collecting real-time data using Android devices with wireless networking and an easy-to-use web-based management dashboard
•	Automatically calculating payroll with a 3rd party payroll service and a solution that supports individual and team incentives
•	Providing plant floor visibility and control with order (WIP) tracking, line balancing tools and advanced production planning
•	Increasing individual and team productivity using pacing and  motivational tools and document delivery of various file types
•	Tracking training progress with alerts and approvals for all off-standards and pay/off-standard code management
•	Easily identifying quality issues by providing visual control with pictures and quality performance reporting 


AIMS360 apparel software is the leading cloud software for operations business management in the fashion industry! Used by leading brands, it is a feature-packed business management solution that simplifies growth by managing all day to day business activities, including production management (PLM), inventory & warehouse management (WMS), multi-channel order processing (OMS), shipping, invoicing, and accounts receivable. 

AIMS360 omni-channel order processing supports order connections like:
EDI & EDI Dropship from major retailers like Saks, Nordstrom, Macys, etc
Amazon Integration
Shopify Integration
Facebook & Instagram Marketplace
JOOR
NuOrder
Brandboom
Repspark
Mirkl
and many more order sources

Contact sales@aims360.com for a free demo

Balodana is "Small Batch Meets Big Data". Our personalized supply chain helps support your sustainability and size inclusivity goals, through on-demand garment manufacturing and Real Body sizing services. Let us show you how small-lot manufacturing can be affordable and doable - and profitable. We offer a full suite of services designed to support your organic growth including rapid prototyping, design services, fabric sourcing, custom embroidery and beading, custom uniforms, and materials storage. Unit lots of 10-500 are our specialty, and we can even support made-to-measure for precision sizing. To see if it's right for your product line, give us a call to discuss your unique specifications. 

Software Solutions (9)

Aptean

Aptean EDI

Make the Dot

The F* Word

Aptean Apparel ERP

Aptean Apparel PLM

Aptean Apparel Shop Floor Control (SFC)

AIMS360 Apparel Software & EDI Services

Balodana Custom Fashion Lab