Are you a manager, operator, or production director ? Then the issues that will be presented may be familiar to you.
In a post-pandemic context, where the supply chain was severely impacted, it is difficult for fashion brands to get back on track. If, moreover, you haven't digitized your processes, then you face challenges related to time, historical data, data security, and communication with suppliers.
Using time-consuming methods such as Excel spreadsheets or email exchanges maximizes the risks. The volume of supply chain information to process, or the lack of historical data, prevents you from securing your data and processes.
As a supply chain manager, it's crucial to work closely with suppliers to prevent disruptions and mitigate risks. In a day-to-day operation, you might encounter a problem, for example, if your supplier runs out of raw materials and has to reduce the agreed-upon volume for your order. You can find a solution by digitizing processes and using a dedicated platform.
Using a supply chain management (SCM) solution improves efficiency and productivity. In fact, the e-SCM solution offers a productivity (+20%) and reduces your residual inventory ( -12%) . These returns on investment (ROI) have been observed in client cases where the solution was implemented primarily to improve supplier relationships and streamline production .
So how does it work in practice?
The e-SCM collaborative platform notably displays order lines that allow users to view purchase orders submitted for production. If changes are required, each stakeholder is notified and can interact in real time regarding the following elements: quantity, price, delivery date, and scheduling . All exchanges are recorded in real time. There's no need to wait for email confirmation from the supplier, as they are connected to the web platform and can respond quickly.
In the example mentioned earlier, in the event of a raw material shortage from the supplier, e-SCM solutions, thanks to the "SPLIT" function of the purchase order, allows you to quickly and easily split an order while preserving the original data. You will define, with the supplier, a production and delivery schedule based on the factory's production capacity, the raw material replenishment lead times, and the delivery schedule expected by the distribution channels.
This function is present at all stages of the process to meet the needs for flexibility, responsiveness, and traceability while adapting to industrial constraints
Production tracking then suppliers to report their production progress and procurement teams to ensure that key process milestones are met . It enables them to authorize or block certain actions, depending on their validity status. Therefore, production and/or shipping cannot begin production indicators
The platform will allow suppliers to provide freight forwarders visibility volume and quantities to be shipped, enabling them to anticipate and organize the necessary transport capacity . Logistics will be able to manage the entire transport process from the platform to the precise scheduling of warehouse deliveries, including appointment scheduling. This key strength of the e-SCM solution lies in its standard version, which integrates a Transportation Management System (TMS) that can easily connect with freight forwarders.
As mentioned previously, you will discover the platform's features in your daily work, enabling you to be responsive and productive, thus providing real support for the brand. You will be able to:
In conclusion, all these elements will allow you to facilitate your daily work, develop brand engagement, and thus organize the supplier's work. All this for a significant gain in efficiency. The security is also crucial, as the e-SCM platform centralizes your data and provides you with a 360° operational history and view . Finally, from a technological standpoint, the scalability allows it to support the brand's growth and manage both small and large volumes of data.
