Articles – Fashion-First ERP

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PLM vs ERP in fashion: Why most fashion brands eventually need both

Learn the difference between PLM and ERP in fashion. Discover how product development, sourcing, inventory, wholesale and finance teams rely on both systems to support fashion operations.

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Why does generic ERP struggle in fashion?

Discover why generic ERP systems struggle in fashion. Learn how product complexity, allocation, replenishment, wholesale operations and seasonal planning create challenges that require industry-specific ERP functionality.

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Why fashion markdown management begins long before the first discount

Fashion markdowns rarely begin when the first discount is applied. Explore how allocation, replenishment, inventory balancing and planning decisions shape markdown exposure long before the end of a season.

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Why fashion replenishment breaks in most ERP systems

Fashion replenishment is more complex than simple stock replacement. Explore why generic ERP systems struggle with allocation, inventory balancing, size curves, and omnichannel replenishment in fashion operations.

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What is open-to-buy planning in fashion? Why fashion buying rarely follows the plan

Open-to-buy planning helps fashion brands balance inventory risk, working capital and changing demand. Explore how OTB supports more flexible buying decisions.

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Luxury ERP: Why luxury brands need more than standard ERP functionality

Learn why luxury fashion brands need more than standard ERP functionality. Discover how traceability, Digital Product Passports, quality control, supplier governance, and inventory ringfencing support luxury operations.

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Why fashion wholesale is being rewritten around inventory control

Fashion wholesale is evolving from a traditional sales model into one shaped by inventory control, replenishment, allocation, and operational governance. Explore what modern wholesale success now requires.

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Tariffs, war, and a broken supply chain: What’s really happening in fashion right now

Tariffs and the Iran war are disrupting fashion's supply chain, making cost and lead times harder to predict. Here’s what it means for planning teams, margins, and control.

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EU fashion legislation 2026: ESPR, EPR, and the Digital Product Passport explained

The EU's Ecodesign Regulation is already in force. Here's what brands need to know about ESPR, EPR, and the DPP mandate, and why most aren't ready.

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Luxury fashion’s price lever is gone. Now what?

Price-led growth in luxury is over. As Gen Z spending rises and creative directors reset brands, the path to success lies in operational alignment.