Inventory Management Guide 2026

Managing apparel inventory in 2026 requires more than spreadsheets or disconnected systems — it demands unified fashion software technology that connects design, production, warehouse, and sales in real time.

This guide explains how AIMS360 Apparel ERP, the leading apparel management software and fashion business software, helps brands organize, track, and scale their entire operation.

From PLM fashion design through production and warehouse management (WMS) to multi-store wholesale channels, eCommerce platforms, and 3PL logistics integrations, AIMS360 delivers full visibility and control across your entire supply chain.

With real-time fashion warehouse management (WMS), barcode scanning, bin locations, and integrated 3PL visibility, AIMS360 keeps your inventory accurate and synchronized across every warehouse, store, and fulfillment partner.

Whether you’re a growing label or an enterprise manufacturer, this guide shows how intelligent ERP and WMS integration transforms your apparel inventory into a strategic advantage — improving accuracy, reducing costs, and empowering faster, smarter decision-making across all channels.

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Why Inventory Control Matters in Fashion

In the fashion industry, where seasons shift quickly and trends can explode overnight, inventory control is the foundation for profitability and growth. With hundreds of styles, colors, and sizes in circulation—and sales happening across wholesale, eCommerce, and retail—fashion brands need precision, not guesswork.

The Core of Fashion Profitability

Inventory control means maintaining the right quantity of the right product, at the right place, at the right time. For apparel brands, it’s what connects creative design to operational execution. Without accurate control, businesses risk:

• Overstock and forced markdowns,
• Stockouts and lost revenue,
• Higher carrying costs, and
• Inaccurate financial reporting.
  

An effective inventory management software like AIMS360 Apparel ERP & WMS turns inventory data into a real-time decision engine—helping fashion brands track every unit from cutting tickets to customer delivery.

Why Inventory Control Is Fundamental

Multi-Warehouse and Global Operations

Fashion brands increasingly operate hybrid supply chains—with internal distribution centers and external 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) providers. Without proper control:

• Inventory between locations becomes siloed.
• Transfer delays and shipping duplication increase costs.
• Decision-makers lose visibility into what’s available and where.

AIMS360 centralizes every node of your network. Whether it’s an owned warehouse in Los Angeles or a 3PL partner in New Jersey, inventory management software provides live updates, SKU movement logs, and audit trails for complete traceability.

The Link Between Inventory Control, Profit, and Customer Experience

Accurate inventory isn’t just a back-office concern—it directly affects your brand’s reputation. When customers place an order and receive it on time, trust builds. When stores know what’s available in other locations or online, they convert more sales.

Inventory control connects:

• ERP data (production, orders, costing),
• WMS operations (barcode scanning, bin management, transfers), and
• Sales channels (Shopify, Amazon, EDI retailers like Nordstrom and Saks).
  

Together, they form an intelligent ecosystem that keeps stock accurate, sales flowing, and customers happy.

For Example: A lifestyle apparel brand running Shopify and two 3PL warehouses struggled with inventory mismatches. They often discovered missing inventory after peak-season orders had shipped.

After implementing AIMS360 ERP + WMS, they achieved:

• 97% inventory accuracy,
• 40% faster fulfillment times, and
• 22% lower carrying costs.
  

The system’s multi-warehouse visibility and real-time 3PL integrations allowed them to balance stock across locations and ship from the closest facility, reducing freight costs while increasing delivery speed.

Why Accurate Inventory Matters More in 2026

Fashion retail is more data-driven than ever. AI-assisted forecasting, real-time warehouse tracking, and cross-channel reporting depend on accurate inventory.

Brands that master inventory control, fashion warehouse management, and multi-3PL integration will scale efficiently, improve cash flow, and maintain profitability—even in unpredictable seasons.

What Is the Golden Rule of Inventory?

The golden rule of inventory is to maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing stock to meet customer demand without excess or waste.

In practice, this means carrying enough inventory to avoid losing sales — while also preventing costly overstocking that ties up capital, increases storage costs, and leads to forced markdowns.

For apparel brands dealing with style, color, and size combinations, getting this balance right is especially challenging. Demand varies by size curve, season, production cycle, and channel, making precise control essential.

What this really means in everyday operations

1. Never run out of high-demand products
2. Stockouts lead to lost revenue and unhappy customers. Replenishment must be timely and driven by actual sales data.
3. Avoid overbuying slow movers
4. Excess units — especially in fringe sizes or less popular colors — quickly turn into aged inventory and margin erosion.
5. Maintain real-time visibility
6. Inventory accuracy across warehouses, 3PLs, and channels ensures smarter production and purchasing decisions.
7. Track both finished goods and WIP
8. Optimal inventory requires understanding what is available now and what is already in the pipeline.
9. Align purchasing with real sales behavior
10. Forecasting, size curves, and sell-through trends guide balanced inventory levels.

How AIMS360 Inventory Management Software Helps Apparel Brands Follow the Golden Rule

AIMS360 Inventory Management Software is built specifically to help fashion brands stay aligned with the golden rule through real-time data, operational control, and fashion-specific intelligence.

Real-time style/color/size visibility: AIMS360 provides a true, detailed snapshot of available inventory, committed units, incoming production, and open POs — all in real time. This prevents both shortages and unnecessary overbuys.

Avoids overstocking through better insights: AIMS360 highlights aging inventory, slow-moving variants, and performance by size and color so brands can make smarter purchasing and production decisions.

Multi-channel inventory accuracy: Wholesale, retail, DTC, Shopify, EDI dropship, marketplaces, and 3PL partners all see the same accurate inventory picture. This reduces overselling and balances stock between channels.

Full visibility into raw materials, WIP, and production: Unlike generic systems, AIMS360 tracks the entire lifecycle: raw materials → cut tickets → work-in-process → finished goods. That visibility is critical for forecasting and inventory planning.

Automated thresholds that keep inventory balanced: AIMS360 supports reorder points, safety stock, demand patterns, and sales trends to help brands maintain the right inventory levels at the right time.

Single source of truth for all operations: Purchasing, production, inventory, allocation, shipping, returns, invoicing, and accounting sync all live in one system. Unified data means better decisions — and consistent adherence to the golden rule.

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Benefits of Optimized Inventory Management with Apparel ERP & Apparel WMS Software

Managing apparel inventory isn’t just about tracking stock—it’s about orchestrating every movement of materials, products, and data across the entire fashion supply chain.

With AIMS360 Apparel ERP & Apparel WMS Software, brands unify planning, production, warehousing, and order fulfillment into one intelligent system that connects retail, eCommerce, and wholesale channels in real time.

What Is an Apparel ERP Software?

An Apparel ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system centralizes a brand’s core operations—styles, production, inventory, sales orders, accounting, and reporting—into one connected platform.

Unlike generic ERP systems, an Apparel ERP handles complex product hierarchies unique to fashion, including style–color–size matrices, seasonal lines, and pre-packs.

AIMS360’s ERP goes further by:

• Automating allocations, replenishment, and cost tracking.
• Integrating with platforms like Shopify, JOOR, NuOrder, Amazon, and EDI retailers.
• Providing real-time financial visibility across every transaction.
  

It acts as the single source of truth—reducing manual data entry and ensuring that every team from production to finance operates from the same live dataset.

What Is an Apparel WMS Software?

A Warehouse Management System (WMS) controls the physical movement of inventory—receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.

An Apparel WMS adds fashion-specific functionality, managing inventory at the style, color, and size level and handling bin, aisle, and location-based tracking for precise control.

The AIMS360 WMS is built directly into the ERP (not a third-party add-on), offering:

• Barcode scanning for every warehouse action.
• Real-time stock updates to ERP, sales channels, and 3PLs.
• Smart warehouse routing, pick ticket generation, and inventory transfers.
• Paperless or paper-scan workflows for maximum flexibility.
  

By integrating WMS and ERP in a single system, AIMS360 removes the lag between warehouse activity and business reporting—essential for high-volume fashion operations and omnichannel fulfillment.

Top Cloud-Based Inventory Management Tools With Mobile Access

As fashion brands grow, they need cloud inventory tools that work seamlessly across warehouses, 3PLs, retail stores, and remote teams. Mobile access matters — but so does depth, scalability, and industry fit. Below is a comparison of leading cloud inventory tools offering mobile access, with AIMS360 Apparel ERP as the top choice for serious apparel operations.

Comparison of Cloud Inventory Tools With Mobile Capabilities

Why AIMS360 Is the #1 Cloud Inventory System for Mobile Access

AIMS360 Apparel ERP stands out because it blends true cloud accessibility with deep industry functionality:

• Works on any mobile device: iPhone, iPad, Android phone, tablet, laptop — all accessible via browser without needing an app.
• Scanner-friendly: Compatible with handheld scanners, Bluetooth scanners, camera-based scanning, and rugged Android scanner-gun devices used in modern warehouses.
• Built for apparel’s complexity: Manages inventory by style, color, size; supports raw materials, production, WIP, finished goods, and allocation.
• Warehouse and 3PL control: Accurate inventory, optimized picking/packing, multi-location routing, and full visibility into inbound/outbound operations.
• Multi-channel ready: Handles wholesale, DTC, EDI, retail, Shopify, marketplaces, and 3PL — all from one centralized system.
• End-to-end operational flow: Purchasing, production, inventory, allocation, shipping, invoicing, payments, returns, and accounting sync are all integrated.
  

For brands that want to grow without losing control of inventory, costing, warehousing, or fulfillment — AIMS360 inventory management software is the clear leader.

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Legacy Tools, Inventory Sheets, and Their Limitations

Before implementing an ERP built for fashion, most brands rely on manual or generic tools—spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Shopify—but each breaks down once style/color/size complexity and multiple nodes enter the picture.

Spreadsheets

• No live data or audit trail
• High manual-entry error rate
• No warehouse/bin logic or 3PL interface
• Impossible to scale beyond small catalogs
• Result: frequent oversells and version conflicts between departments.

QuickBooks

Designed for accounting, not inventory.

• Lacks matrix attributes and WIP control
• No warehouse visibility or allocation rules
• Limited multi-channel sync
• Result: Fine for ledgers, poor for fulfillment.
• When integrated with AIMS360 ERP, QuickBooks handles financials while AIMS360 manages style-level inventory and production.

Shopify, Shopify Plus, & Shopify POS Inventory Management

Excellent storefront, weak back-end.

• Variant listings don’t support production or bin logic
• No color/size matrix reporting
• Limited multi-warehouse management
• Result: Suitable for small retailers only.
• Connected to AIMS360, Shopify becomes a live sales channel within a full ERP/WMS ecosystem.

Absence of WMS or 3PL Integration

Without a warehouse management system (WMS) or 3PL integration, warehouses operate blind casting problems with:

• No live reconciliation of receipts or transfers
• Manual data re-entry for shipments
• No accountability for 3PL adjustments
• AIMS360 closes these gaps by synchronizing every warehouse and 3PL in real time—providing true checks and balances and ensuring that every unit is tracked from vendor to customer. AIMS360 3PL Integrations are included in most plans for free.

Understanding these concepts ensures that teams can maximize the power of AIMS360 Apparel ERP and its unified fashion management software environment.

Role of Apparel Management Software

Modern fashion operations rely on software that unifies every step of the value chain. AIMS360 Apparel ERP functions as a complete apparel management software and fashion management software environment that integrates design, materials planning, purchasing, production, warehouse logistics, accounting, and sales.

Instead of forcing separate systems to “talk,” AIMS360 connects them natively:

• PLM fashion integration imports tech packs and BOMs directly into production.
• WMS and 3PL connectivity gives real-time visibility of stock by warehouse, aisle, and bin.
• EDI and Shopify POS feeds keep B2B and DTC orders synchronized.
• Wholesale channels such as JOOR, RepSpark, NuOrder, Faire, and FashionGo share the same inventory pool.

By combining ERP, PLM, WMS, and channel management, AIMS360 eliminates silos so every department sees the same live data—from fabric allocation to retail shipment.

The Cost of Poor Inventory Control

• Overstocking locks capital and leads to markdowns.
• Stockouts cause chargebacks and lost shelf space.
• Inaccurate counts create oversells on Shopify or EDI feeds.
• Manual reconciliation wastes hours each week.
• Slow inbound posting hides available goods from sales.

AIMS360’s real-time dashboards, barcode scanning, and allocation rules protect margin and service levels simultaneously.

Inbound Accuracy and Supply Chain Visibility

Global apparel supply chains are complex. Delays in fabric, dyeing, or shipping ripple downstream quickly.

Through vendor PO tracking, container status, and ASN (Advance Ship Notice) validation, AIMS360 delivers transparency from factory floor to distribution center. Managers can see which POs are on water, at customs, or received—making proactive decisions instead of reacting to surprises.

Strategic Business Benefits

AIMS360 Apparel ERP turns inventory control from an operational headache into a strategic advantage.

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Key Inventory Terms and Metrics You Should Know

Understanding these warehouse- and ERP-specific terms ensures your operations team uses the same language across production, logistics, and finance.  Each of these definitions aligns with AIMS360’s apparel-focused ERP and WMS architecture.

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Core Apparel Inventory Software Workflows

Managing apparel inventory demands precision at the style–color–size level and real-time synchronization from purchasing and WIP through warehouse transfers, 3PLs, and sales channels. AIMS360 Apparel ERP Software unifies these workflows so every scan, allocation, receipt, and shipment updates everywhere—eliminating oversells, delays, and blind spots.

AIMS360 Apparel ERP & WMS delivers fashion-specific inventory control via:

• Real-time matrix visibility (style → color → size) across your own DCs and any number of 3PLs
• Purchasing + inbound (multi-ASN), production/WIP, finishing, and allocations in one system
• ERP + WMS integration with audit trails, analytics, and financial metrics

Style–Color–Size Matrices (Inventory Grids)

Apparel runs on matrices—not flat SKUs. AIMS360 shows inventory by style, then color and size, with live views for each warehouse/store/3PL. Even when a 3PL’s software can’t show a matrix, you still see the full grid inside AIMS360.

You can:

• View and adjust totals by style/color/size
• Bulk transfer or allocate multiple sizes in seconds
• See in-stock, allocated, WIP, and incoming—on one screen

Vendor Purchase Orders & ASN Receivings

Tie inbound logistics from your factory to reality. Create vendor POs, receive multiple ASNs against a single PO (for split/partial shipments), and track status (“on water,” customs, in-transit) so the dock and labor plan match what’s actually arriving. An ASN (EDI 856) is the advance notice that details shipment contents and ETA, allowing the receiving site to prepare and reconcile efficiently.  

Why it matters

• Reconcile receipts to ASNs to prevent over/under receiving
• Pre-allocate inbound units to priority orders
• Improve vendor compliance and inbound accuracy

Work in Process (WIP) Allocation

WIP covers goods in production (cutting, sewing, dye/print/embroidery, QC, finishing). AIMS360 lets you allocate orders to stock, WIP, or both; when WIP is received to finished goods, those allocations remain locked so no other order claims the units. WIP represents material, labor, and overhead already invested—tracking it reduces cost leakage and delays.  

You get

• Quantities by stage and location (vendor or in-house team)
• ETAs per lot; exception views for late/blocked work
• Automatic conversion from WIP to finished goods with preserved allocations

Blanks, Garment Dye, Screen Printing, Embroidery & Finishing Inventory

Control finishing from undyed/undecorated blanks through to sellable units.

Blank garment inventory

• Track blanks separately with vendor/lot/PO traceability using AIMS360 inventory management software
  

Garment dye (weight-based & batch control)

• Track by weight, lot, and color batch; capture shrinkage/yield
• Convert dye lots to finished goods automatically, retaining allocations
  

Screen printing, embroidery & embellishment

• Stage-based WIP (“at print,” “at embroidery,” “at finishing”)
• BOM consumption (inks, thread, patches, trims) with scrap/defect capture
• Automatic finished-goods conversion with full audit trail
  

BOM integration (Bill of Materials Software)

• Roll up component + labor costs to finished cost; lot/vendor traceability
• Support for fabric, fabric lots, trim, etc.
  

Finished goods inventory

• Instant visibility across all warehouses/3PLs; barcode receiving + QC

Core Inventory & Financial Metrics

AIMS360 Fashion Business Software combines inventory, warehouse, and financial data in one place so teams act quickly and confidently.

Best apparel ERP software for tracking::

• On-hand / Allocated / WIP / ATS (available-to-sell)
• Backorders linked to WIP or inbound POs
• Inventory Turnover Ratio (COGS ÷ Avg Inventory)—a key efficiency metric to balance service and capital usage  
• COGS & Gross Margin% based on actual vendor/BOM costs
• Warehouse productivity (lines picked/hour, accuracy, pack time)
• ASN accuracy and cycle-count variances
• Cash-efficiency context (e.g., turnover and cash conversion insights)  

Warehouse Transfers & Tracking

Create a transfer ticket, scan-ship from origin, and scan-receive at destination—between your own facilities or any 3PL. AIMS360 provides a full audit trail (who/what/when/where) and supports GS1 logistics label standards (e.g., GS1-128 on cartons) for reliable carton-level identification.  

AIMS360 Warehouse Management System (WMS) Benefits

• Controlled, accountable inter-facility movement
• Lower shrink and misroutes; faster putaway at destination

Multi-Warehouse and 3PL Integration

Run any mix of your own DC(s) and multiple 3PLs in a single system of record.

• Real-time sync across all facilities; matrix view preserved even when a 3PL’s WMS lacks it
• Checks & balances: compare 3PL adjustments vs. ERP logs to investigate “missing 3 units” events
• Drive omnichannel accuracy (Shopify, marketplaces, EDI retailers) with a single, authoritative quantity

AIMS360 ERP + WMS vs. Standalone WMS

A standalone WMS manages bins and picking; it doesn’t unify purchasing, WIP, financials, or multi-3PL consolidation. AIMS360 merges ERP + WMS with warehouse EDI flows so inventory stays consistent end-to-end.

Examples of warehouse EDI messages you can align to:

• 940 Warehouse Shipping Order (send pick/ship instructions)
• 943 Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice (advise goods sent to warehouse)
• 944 Warehouse Receipt Advice (confirm receipt)
• 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice (confirm what shipped)  

Why this matters

• Instant updates prevent oversells during drops/holidays (no slow batch syncs)
• One ERP can coordinate multiple 3PLs; most WMSs don’t integrate with each other
• Unified analytics connect inventory, labor, orders, and financials

Result: With AIMS360 as your apparel-native ERP + WMS, you control inventory from blanks and WIP through finishing, transfers, and 3PLs—with ASNs, warehouse EDI, GS1 labeling, and financial metrics all wired into one real-time platform. This is how fashion brands eliminate stockouts, cut carrying costs, and ship faster—without losing matrix accuracy or margin.

Retail Store Inventory Management

Managing retail-store inventory in the fashion industry requires real-time coordination between your warehouse, your back office, and every sales channel. With AIMS360 Apparel ERP Software, your stores operate not as disconnected outlets but as integrated nodes within one unified inventory system. Whether a customer buys in-store, online, from another branch, or via a 3PL fulfilment network, your stock, style, color, and size data stay accurate across channels.

In a truly omnichannel fashion business, your stock must flex between retail floor, store back-room, warehouse, and e-commerce. AIMS360 Apparel Inventory Management Software integrates with Shopify POS, other store-front platforms, and your back office (ERP + WMS) to deliver:

• Real-time visibility of style-color-size inventory across stores, warehouses, and 3PLs
• Instant updates to available-to-sell quantities when a sale hits any channel
• Superior customer experience with “buy in store / ship from warehouse”, “inventory at other stores”, and “store transfer” workflows
• Centralized control of stock levels, returns, transfers, and cycle counts under the same apparel ERP system

By aligning the warehouse management system (WMS), store inventory, and e-commerce in one platform, you reduce costly errors (stockouts, overstocks, data lag) and improve inventory control, which is critical for fashion brands’ profitability in 2026.

Warehouse and Retail Store Inventory Transfers

Seamless inventory flows between your distribution centers, stores, and 3PL networks are essential for apparel inventory accuracy and fulfilment speed.

Transfer process highlights:

• Create a Transfer Ticket in AIMS360 — specify origin (warehouse or store) and destination (store, warehouse, 3PL)
• Items are barcode scanned at shipping point, then scanned on receipt to ensure audit-trail integrity
• Status tracking shows when items leave, when they arrive, and if any discrepancies occur
• Supports fashion industry specific inventory movement:
  • Warehouse ➜ Store
  • Store ➜ Store (cross-location stock transfers)
  • Store ➜ Warehouse/3PL (returns or redistribution)
  • Warehouse/3PL ➜ Store (replenishment for retail floor)

These workflows are critical in managing inventory across multiple channels—allowing you to optimize for warehouse management software, inventory control, and style-level visibility even when using third-party logistics.

Retail Store Inventory Scenarios

Here are common scenarios a fashion retailer handles daily—each supported in AIMS360 Apparel Software:

Multi-Store Visibility and Real-Time Data

With AIMS360 Apparel ERP, each store becomes part of one consolidated inventory network. Features include:

• Real-time stock lookup across all stores, warehouses, and 3PLs
• “Endless aisle” capabilities: a customer can purchase in one store and have the item shipped from another location or fulfilled online
• Automatic alerts for replenishment thresholds, slow-moving sizes/colors, and clearance triggers
• Seamless integration with Shopify, BigCommerce and other e-commerce platforms so store sales instantly update your central inventory system
• Customized dashboards for store managers showing style-color-size sell-through, floor stock vs. back-stock, gross margin per square-foot, and inventory turnover for retail

Distribution Warehouses and 3PLs for Store Fulfilment

Your stores may not hold all the inventory—they might rely on a central warehouse or multiple 3PL partners for fulfilment. AIMS360 Apparel Inventory Management Software supports both models:

• One or multiple distribution warehouses fully integrated into the ERP
• Multiple 3PLs connected at no extra cost (included in most AIMS360 plans)
• End-to-end visibility from store order placement → warehouse/3PL pick → store ship-from-stock or shipto-home
• Checks and balances: when a 3PL logs an adjustment, your ERP tracks it; you can audit declines, missing units, or shrinkage
• Accurate style-color-size matrices across all fulfilment centres, preventing discrepancies between store stock and back-office data

Warehouse Manager & Store Operations

Warehouse and store personnel rely on AIMS360 Apparel ERP + WMS for operational excellence:

• Track pick, pack, and replenishment lines per hour, accuracy rate, and pack time per user
• Store managers review floor replenishment, back-stock rollover, and cycle count exceptions
• Replenishment triggers: stock dips below a size/fit threshold, generating transfer or reorder tasks automatically
• Returns (RMA) from stores sync back to the warehouse/3PL; inventory is updated instantly for resale or clearance
• Visual-merchandise tracking: monitor mannequins, fixtures, and display stock to preserve visibility of all on-floor units

Benefits of Integrated Retail Inventory Management

By using a unified system (ERP + WMS + POS), fashion brands gain:

• Unified data across apparel inventory management software, warehouse, and retail channels
• Real-time visibility of products from warehouse to store to customer
• Reduced stockouts and overstocks through proactive stock transfers and replenishment
• Better customer satisfaction from “buy anywhere, ship anywhere” fulfilment
• Improved accountability with full audit trail, shrink mitigation, and margin protection

eCommerce Platform Inventory Management

Fashion eCommerce has evolved beyond single-store operations—modern brands sell through their own Shopify, BigCommerce, or Amazon stores while fulfilling from warehouses, 3PLs, or retail locations. AIMS360 Apparel ERP Software acts as the central brain connecting every channel, ensuring that inventory, orders, and allocations remain accurate in real time.

AIMS360’s Apparel Inventory Management Software synchronizes every sales channel with your ERP and warehouse management system (WMS). Each product variant (style–color–size) is managed at the matrix level rather than flat SKUs, providing precise visibility and control.

Core advantages

• Unified inventory view across all eCommerce and wholesale platforms
• Real-time synchronization to prevent overselling or stockouts
• Automated replenishment and fulfillment routing across multiple warehouses or 3PLs
• Full integration with order, shipping, and return workflows

Supported eCommerce Integrations

AIMS360 Apparel ERP integrates directly or via certified middleware with the leading platforms used by U.S. fashion brands:

Each integration respects apparel’s color/size matrix, ensuring that stock is always accurate per variant—unlike generic ERP or WMS tools that flatten inventory data.

Real-Time Sync vs. Batch Updates

Many systems update every 30–60 minutes, which can cause thousands of oversells during flash sales or influencer drops.

AIMS360 operates on real-time APIs, instantly adjusting available-to-sell (ATS) quantities when:

• Orders are placed online or at retail POS
• Shipments are picked or returned
• New inventory is received or WIP is completed

This real-time connection eliminates timing gaps and ensures accuracy during social-media product drops, preorders, and high-volume events.

Multi-Store and Marketplace Management

Most apparel brands operate multiple channels—AIMS360 centralizes them into one dashboard:

• Manage multiple Shopify stores (domestic, international, or outlet).
• Sync inventory to Amazon, Temu, Shein, and other marketplaces.
• Push available-to-sell to Faire, FashionGo, JOOR, NuOrder, and Repspark for wholesale.
• Automate allocation rules by channel priority (e.g., DTC vs. wholesale).
• Support for multi-currency and multi-price lists across regions.
  

This unified view allows executives and warehouse teams to make informed decisions about stock movement and profitability by channel.

Dropshipping and Multi-Fulfillment

AIMS360 supports both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and dropship models for retail partners:

• Dropship Orders – Retailer orders flow directly into AIMS360 via EDI 850 or Shopify API. Allocation rules automatically assign available inventory or future WIP.
• Multi-Fulfillment Logic – The ERP routes orders to the closest or most cost-efficient warehouse or 3PL, reducing delivery times.
• EDI Inventory Feeds (832) – Automatically updates retail partners like Saks, Nordstrom, Burlington, or Macy’s with accurate stock levels.
  

This enables brands to sell through multiple wholesale channels while maintaining consistent inventory control.

Returns and Reverse Logistics

Returns are an essential part of fashion inventory control. AIMS360 Apparel ERP connects to major returns platforms for full visibility and automation:

Returned inventory flows back into the WMS where it is inspected, scanned, and marked as resellable or defective—maintaining consistent cost and quantity tracking.

Omnichannel Inventory Intelligence

AIMS360’s intelligence layer unites ERP, WMS, and POS data to provide predictive insights:

• Demand forecasting based on historical sales and seasonality.
• Channel management software tools to auto-rebalance stock across DTC, wholesale, and marketplaces.
• Inventory turnover ratio and sell-through analytics by platform.
• Barcode-based WMS functionality to reduce errors and increase pick speed.
• Integration with 3PL ERP systems for synchronized shipping data.
  

This creates an intelligent ecosystem where all inventory decisions—from replenishment to channel allocation—are data-driven.

Why eCommerce Integration Matters for Fashion

• Accuracy: Every sale, return, and transfer updates instantly across channels.
• Speed: High-volume drops and preorders require immediate ATS updates.
• Efficiency: Automation reduces manual data entry and human error.
• Scalability: Whether you run one store or ten, all stock data lives in one ERP instance.
• Profitability: Real-time visibility helps avoid overproduction and lost sales opportunities.
  

By connecting AIMS360 Apparel ERP, WMS, and eCommerce platforms, fashion brands achieve unified inventory control, faster fulfillment, and higher profitability.

AIMS360’s real-time system ensures that from warehouse to Shopify checkout, every unit is tracked, allocated, and accounted for—delivering the most reliable fashion inventory management software experience in the industry.

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Wholesale & B2B Platform Integrations

Wholesale remains a central growth driver for fashion and apparel brands.

AIMS360 Apparel ERP Software (also referred to as Inventory Management Software and Apparel Management Software) unifies your wholesale, showroom, and marketplace channels into a single system of record—managing both immediate orders and future pre-booked orders with real-time inventory and production visibility.

It ensures that sales reps, showrooms, 3PLs, retailers, and marketplaces all operate from the same accurate data for style–color–size inventory, pricing, and WIP status.

Unified Control for Wholesale Operations

• Real-time visibility of On-Hand, WIP, ATS (Available-to-Sell) and ATP (Available-to-Promise).
• Simultaneous allocation for immediate and future orders to prevent overselling or late shipments.
• Integrated EDI workflows (832, 850/855, 856, 810; 846, 940/945, 943/944 for warehouse/3PL).
• Multi-warehouse and multi-3PL synchronization with barcode traceability.
• Direct linkage between sales, fulfillment, and financial data for accuracy and compliance.

AIMS360 provides unified wholesale visibility—from pre-booking and market appointments to allocation, shipping, and invoicing.

Native AIMS360 B2B Portals

AIMS360 RemoteLink (Sales Rep Portal)

• Built for sales reps and showrooms writing orders in-person or virtually.
• Displays live ATS and future WIP by style–color–size matrix.
• Includes digital linesheets, customer pricing, ship windows, terms, and multi-warehouse inventory visibility.
• Orders flow directly into AIMS360 for allocation and warehouse processing.

AIMS360 WebLink (Buyer Portal)

• Retail buyers view styles, check live inventory, and place orders 24/7.
• Supports packs, size curves, and custom pricing.
• Provides real-time access to ASNs, invoices, and shipping data, reducing manual communication.

External Wholesale Platforms

Definition: External wholesale platforms are third-party B2B marketplaces and digital showrooms that connect brands to retail buyers worldwide. When connected to AIMS360 Apparel ERP Software, they operate with the same real-time inventory, pricing, and WMS/3PL synchronization, maintaining full style–color–size detail.

AIMS360 Fashion Business Software acts as the central hub for all your wholesale operations — ensuring that orders from showrooms, rep portals, and marketplaces follow consistent allocation and fulfillment rules while maintaining financial accuracy.

EDI & Retailer Compliance

AIMS360 connects apparel inventory directly to major retailers for both bulk and drop-ship orders through EDI ( Electronic Data Interchange ).

• 832 – Price & Product Catalog: Sends style–color–size matrix, UPCs, costs and retail prices. AIMS360 supports customized inventory templates per retailer with real-time updates.
• 850 / 855 – Purchase Order & Acknowledgment: Retail PO receipt and acceptance with confirmed quantities and ship windows.
• 856 – Advance Ship Notice: Details exact quantities shipped, cartons, pallets, tracking numbers, and pack types (case, prepack, bundle). AIMS360 tracks orders, pick tickets, and invoices for these bundle types.
• 810 – Invoice: Generated and synced to accounting automatically.
• 846 – Inventory Inquiry/Advice: Transmits real-time on-hand and allocated inventory to retailers.
• 940 / 945 – Warehouse Orders & Ship Confirmations: 940 instructs warehouse/3PL to pick; 945 confirms shipment quantities and tracking.
• 943 / 944 – Transfer & Receipt Notices: 943 initiates inbound shipment; 944 confirms receipt and discrepancies.

AIMS360 automatically links these transactions across warehouses and 3PLs, supporting case-pack and prepack logic for apparel brands of any scale.

Wholesale Allocation & Prioritization

• Allocate inventory to orders from both stock and future WIP.
• Maintain allocation once WIP arrives, ensuring priority orders ship first.
• Segment and prioritize by account type, channel, or shipping method (overnight vs ground).
• Manage packs and curves to streamline warehouse picking.

Sales Rep & Showroom Workflows

• RemoteLink enables digital assortments and live market orders.
• Orders created in market appointments flow to allocation and WMS.
• Pick tickets (940), ASNs (856), and Invoices (810) are auto-generated.
• Reps track performance via dashboards — fill rate, cancel rate, commission earnings.

Retailer Experience

• Buyers see real-time inventory and ETAs via WebLink.
• Reorder from sell-through data for smart replenishment.
• Access ASNs, invoices, and status tracking in one portal.
• Reduce email traffic and manual errors between buyers and brand support.

Pricing, Terms & Credit Controls

• Customer-specific price lists, currency tiers, and seasonal discounts.
• Net terms (Prepay, Net 30, Deposit) with credit limit checks pre-shipment.
• Automatic chargeback prevention rules prior to release.
• All financial data flows to QuickBooks or accounting integrations.

Wholesale KPIs & Dashboards

AIMS360 wholesale analytics deliver real-time insights into order performance and allocation efficiency.

Key Metrics: Fill Rate, Cancel Rate, On-Time Ship %, Chargeback %, Door Performance, Backorder Ratio, Gross Margin %, Rep Performance, Customer Lifetime Value (CL V), and Order/Open/Ship/Cancel dollar amounts by cancel date, customer, and sales rep.

With AIMS360 Apparel ERP and Inventory Management Software, fashion brands gain a single wholesale command center — unifying sales reps, showrooms, EDI partners, 3PLs, and buyers.

Every order, allocation, and invoice runs through the same real-time system for maximum accuracy, speed, and profitability.

E-Commerce Platform Inventory Management

E-commerce is a fast-moving frontier for fashion brands.

AIMS360 Apparel ERP Software—the leading Apparel Inventory Management Software and Fashion Business Software—brings together e-commerce channels, warehouses, 3PLs, and production so your inventory (by style–color–size) stays accurate, visible, and actionable at all times.

Whether you’re selling via your own stores on Shopify, a marketplace like Amazon, or operating multi-store configurations or drop-ship partners, AIMS360 ensures inventory control and fulfillment readiness for every sale.

Unified E-Commerce Inventory Visibility

When inventory flows across own stores, 3PLs, and online channels, you need one system of record. AIMS360 gives you:

• A consolidated dashboard of live on-hand stock, allocated units, WIP, and Available-to-Sell (ATS) for every style-color-size variant.
• Visibility into which sales channel or location is consuming inventory and which is replenishment-bound.
• Real-time alerts when inventory dips below threshold in any store or warehouse location.
• Automated inventory transfers from slow-moving channels to high-velocity stores or e-commerce to maximize cash-turn.

Shopify Integration

Shopify powers many fashion brands—and inventory control is critical when high-velocity sales, drops, or pre-orders dominate. With AIMS360 Apparel ERP, you gain:

• Real-time two-way sync of inventory by warehouse and fulfillment center; packs and size-runs map correctly to Shopify variant logic.
• Support for pre-orders or drops: allocate future WIP stock and update ATS dynamically when goods receive.
• Immediate reflection of POS store sales (using Shopify POS) into AIMS360’s inventory system so e-commerce and physical store share the same pool.
• Embedded inventory rules for BOPIS, ship-from-store, or multi-warehouse split-pack fulfillment—reducing stockouts and cancellations.

BigCommerce Integration

BigCommerce is often chosen by growing or enterprise fashion e-commerce teams. Inventory-centric features powered by AIMS360 include:

• Centralized inventory pool that supports multiple storefronts (USA, Canada, EU) updating in real time.
• Support for dropship inventory and third-party logistics (3PL) allocations without duplicating data—AIMS360 routes stock and updates back to storefront in seconds.
• Inventory analytics by store and channel: sales by fit, size, color, returns impact, and inventory turnover for e-commerce-specific performance.

Amazon Marketplace Integration

Selling on Amazon introduces inventory complexity—especially with FBA/FBM, return channels, and short ship windows. AIMS360 handles:

• Live inventory feeds to Amazon—each style-color-size and fulfillment location updates immediately when inventory moves in ERP or WMS.
• Order import to AIMS360 with style-matrix mapping, allowing inventory allocation and pick routing from your own warehouse or 3PL.
• Returns and restock logic: Amazon returns trigger inventory receipts in AIMS360 which restock the right warehouse/3PL with accurate size-color intelligence.
• Inventory turnover tracking for Amazon channel specifically—monitoring sell-through and avoiding stranded/excess stock in FBA locations.

Multi-Store Management & Dropship Capabilities

Fashion brands extending beyond one store require precise inventory orchestration. With AIMS360 you can:

• Manage multiple e-commerce stores under one ERP, each pulling from shared or separate inventory pools—enabling regional or channel segmentation without overcounting.
• Support dropship-to-partner stores: your brand supplies other retailers or influencer stores; orders log into AIMS360, inventory is reserved, and current stock is published to the partner’s storefront.
• Run virtual pack logic: split inventory from one variant into multiple fulfillment options (store, warehouse, 3PL) with accurate size-color resolution and maintain complete audit trail.
• Track inventory by origin: know which store or location sold/store shipped the product, enabling better replenishment and cross-store transfer decisions.

E-Commerce Returns & Reverse Logistics

Inventory isn’t just about outbound—it’s equally about returns. AIMS360 integrates with major return platforms and tracks inventory re-entry so your counts stay accurate:

• Return platform orders convert into RMAs in AIMS360; inventory is scanned back in, inspected, and set to approved, refurbish, or scrap status.
• Style-color-size integrity is maintained—returns don’t get lumped into “generic stock”, instead they return to the correct variant location.
• Inventory aging is updated immediately: second-hand units, refurbished, or discounted stock are flagged for markdown or clearance.
• Inventory hold-logic ensures that returned items are not immediately available for sale before inspection, reducing quality issues and stock reliability concerns.

E-Commerce Analytics and Dashboards

Data drives decisions. AIMS360 delivers e-commerce-specific dashboards highlighting inventory performance across channels:

Key Metrics Include: Online Sales Growth %, Return Rate, Average Order Value (AOV), Cycle Time from Order to Shipment, Inventory Turnover by Channel, Sell-Through by Size/Color, Ad Spend ROI vs. Stock Days.

You can segment by sales channel, brand sub-line, geographic region, and fulfillment location—so you understand which styles or stores are overstocked, under-performing, or trending.

Result:

By using AIMS360 Fashion Inventory Management Software, apparel brands keep inventory controlled and visible across Shopify, BigCommerce, Amazon, multi-stores, and 3PL networks. Whether fulfilling from your warehouse or dropshipping to a partner store, every style–color–size unit is tracked, allocated, and reported—giving you the performance and supply-chain clarity that scalable fashion operations demand.

12  Warehouse Management System (WMS) & 3PL Integration

Warehouses and 3PLs are the backbone of accurate apparel inventory management—and without real-time visibility, your inventory management software falls short.

With AIMS360 Apparel ERP and Inventory Management Software, you gain a purpose-built apparel WMS and 3PL ERP integration that supports style–color–size matrices, barcode scanning, multi-warehouse transfers, and omnichannel inventory control across wholesale channels, e-commerce and retail stores.

Unlike generic warehouse management software, AIMS360’s system was designed for fashion, so you don’t just track SKUs—you track style, color, size, case-packs, prepacks, and matrix variants in real time. This becomes your single source of truth for the entire supply chain management, inventory control procedures, and business inventory management lifecycle.

12.1  Why 3PL & Warehouse Integration Matter

• Poor visibility across warehouses or 3PLs causes oversells, stockouts, stranded inventory and costly disruptions.  
• Real-time inventory feeds from warehouse to system are essential for effective apparel inventory control, especially in high-velocity fashion and e-commerce environments.
• Integration of warehouse, 3PL and ERP ensures you’re not just managing warehouse tasks—you’re managing inventory as a strategic asset (via inventory turnover, minimising carrying cost, avoiding dead stock).  
• For brands operating wholesale channels, the ability to allocate inventory across warehouses and 3PLs for those channels is critical. This is especially important when using channel management software, inventory sales software and supporting B2B/EDI flows.

12.2  AIMS360 Apparel ERP WMS Overview

AIMS360’s integrated WMS delivers full control over your inventory management software workflows:

• Bin-location structure: warehouse → section → aisle → level → bin, enabling true warehouse management and ecommerce barcode WMS scanning workflows.
• Barcode scanning in receiving, picking, packing, shipping and cycle counts ensures your clothing inventory is always accurate.
• Apparel matrix support: support for size/colour grids, case packs, prepacks, bundle packs—so your fashion inventory management software tracks not just units, but how they’re structured.
• WIP tracking: works with garments still in production or dyeing, enabling you to allocate future inventory before it touches the floor.
• 3PL integration: multiple 3PLs or owned warehouses can all be managed under one ERP-WMS, giving full visibility and enabling 3PL integrations.

12.3  Multi-Warehouse Inventory Visibility

• Using AIMS360 inventory management software, you can consolidate visibility of stock across your own warehouses, 3PLs, pop-up stores, and drop-ship partners.
• Inventory across all locations updates instantly when goods move—supporting live APS, ATP, and available to sell counts by style-color-size.
• With fashion’s rapid trend cycles, a multi-warehouse strategy improves fulfilment speed and reduces shipping cost while ensuring apparel inventory management stays tight.  
• Each warehouse can have unique allocation rules for wholesale channels, e-commerce, or retail stores, supporting wholesale channels and omni-channel inventory.

12.4  Inventory Transfer Between Warehouses

Transfers ensure balanced inventory and prevent lost sales from overstocked locations.

AIMS360 streamlines the entire process with its built-in apparel WMS and 3PL ERP integration.

12.4.1  Creating Inventory Transfer Tickets

• Transfers are created between any combination of warehouses, stores, consignment partners, or 3PL locations.
• Each transfer ticket lists the style–color–size quantities to move.
• Once approved, the inventory transfer ticket locks those units to avoid double allocations.

12.4.2  Scanning & Receiving Inventory Transfers

• Barcoded picks are scanned out of the origin warehouse and scanned into the destination.
• AIMS360 verifies quantities, cartons, and bins at both ends in real time.
• Any discrepancy triggers variance alerts for warehouse managers to review.

12.4.3  Multi-Warehouse Networks (Own + 3PL)

Inventory transfers can include owned facilities, retail stores, consignment locations, and 3PLs.

AIMS360 keeps full traceability — from creation to delivery — and marks units as “In-Transit” until received.

The system also supports tracking for inter-store, consignment, and retail-to-warehouse returns.

12.4.4  Inventory Transfer Scenarios Table

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FAQ — AIMS360 Apparel Inventory Management & WMS

What is the best warehouse management system for fashion in 2026?

The best warehouse management system (WMS) for fashion in 2026 is AIMS360 Apparel ERP with its built-in warehouse management module. Unlike stand-alone systems, AIMS360 offers real-time inventory sync across eCommerce, wholesale, and retail channels, barcode scanning for color/size grids, and free 3PL integration for multi-warehouse operations.

What are the top WMS software options for fashion brands?

The leading WMS platforms for apparel brands in 2026 all integrate with AIMS360 Apparel ERP, but the truth is clear: AIMS360’s own built-in WMS is the top choice for fashion companies that want real-time visibility, automation, and zero lag between systems.

Unlike most WMS products that only manage warehouse operations, the AIMS360 WMS is natively part of the ERP, eliminating the sync delays, data mismatches, and manual imports that happen with disconnected systems. Every scan, shipment, or adjustment instantly updates accounting, sales orders, allocations, and dashboards — all within the same platform.

Here’s how AIMS360 compares:

Why AIMS360 WMS Is Superior:

• One system, one database: No third-party syncs or data delays.
• Fashion-native logic: Handles size runs, pre-packs, cut tickets, and WIP production.
• Built-in 3PL connectivity: Supports multiple 3PLs with real-time visibility and checks and balances.
• Instant scalability: Add new warehouses or stores instantly—no middleware required.
• Lower total cost of ownership: No extra integration fees or separate licenses.

That said, if your business already uses an external WMS or 3PL platform like Extensiv, Manhattan, or NetSuite, AIMS360 integrates seamlessly via EDI or API. You’ll still get real-time communication and centralized visibility across all systems—ensuring AIMS360 remains the single source of truth for inventory, financials, and supply chain control.

What is AIMS360 and how does it help apparel inventory management?

AIMS360 is an apparel ERP with an integrated WMS built for style–color–size matrices. It centralizes inventory, allocation, barcode picking, shipping, EDI, 3PL integrations, Shopify/BigCommerce/Amazon, wholesale portals (RemoteLink, WebLink), and accounting—so every movement is tracked in real time across your supply chain.

Why use an ERP with WMS instead of a standalone WMS?

ERP+WMS keeps orders, inventory, production (WIP), and financials in one system. You get real-time updates, fashion-specific size grids, allocation rules, multi-warehouse/3PL visibility, and EDI—all without fragile syncs between separate tools.

How does AIMS360 prevent overselling during drops, preorders, or holidays?

AIMS360 allocates against on-hand and WIP, updates storefronts in real time, and preserves allocations when goods are received. Priority queues protect launches, same-day/expedited orders, and key accounts.

Which e-commerce platforms does AIMS360 integrate with?

Native integrations for Shopify (and Shopify POS), BigCommerce, and Amazon (Seller/Vendor). Products, inventory, orders, returns, tracking, and pricing sync bi-directionally with variant-level accuracy.

What are external wholesale platforms—and which connect to AIMS360?

They’re third-party B2B marketplaces/digital showrooms used by retail buyers. AIMS360 connects to JOOR, NuORDER (by Lightspeed), RepSpark, Faire, FashionGo, Brandboom, and Shopify B2B—plus native AIMS360 portals: RemoteLink (reps) and WebLink (buyers).

How do AIMS360 and 3PLs work together?

AIMS360 syncs receipts, picks, and ship confirmations through API/EDI (943/944 for inbound, 940/945 for outbound, 846 inventory). Variance reports and audit trails provide checks and balances across multiple 3PLs.

Which EDI documents are supported for retailer compliance?

832 (price/product catalog with retailer-specific templates), 850/855 (PO/ack), 856 (ASN with carton/pallet, quantities, tracking, and pack type), 810 (invoice), 846 (inventory), and warehouse flows 940/945 and 943/944.

What’s a good inventory turnover ratio for apparel brands?

Benchmarks vary, but many fashion brands target 4–8 turns/year. AIMS360 dashboards track turns by channel, style, warehouse, and season to tune buys and markdown cadence.

How are case packs, prepacks, and bundles handled?

Modeled natively at the matrix level. Orders, pick tickets, ASNs, and invoices reflect pack structure while preserving size-level accuracy.

Can AIMS360 manage retail stores and inter-store transfers?

Yes. With Shopify POS + AIMS360 WMS you get real-time store stock, BOPIS/ship-from-store, and transfer tickets for store↔store or store↔warehouse moves—fully scanned and auditable.

Does AIMS360 support consignment inventory?

Yes. Consignment on-hand is tracked by door; sell-through drives settlements. Transfers back to warehouse or across boutiques keep ownership and audit trails intact.

How does allocation work for in-stock vs WIP inventory?

Orders can allocate to stock, WIP, or both. When WIP is received, allocations persist so reserved units ship to the correct customers automatically.

What are the best warehouse management systems for fashion in 2026?

AIMS360 WMS (integrated with AIMS360 ERP) is the best choice for apparel-specific matrices, omnichannel sync, 3PL connectivity, and EDI. If you already use a third-party WMS, AIMS360 integrates with leading options (including Extensiv WMS) while remaining your system of record.

What are the top WMS software options fashion brands use?

AIMS360 WMS (best for apparel ERP integration), Extensiv WMS, Manhattan, Korber/HighJump, Deposco, and ShipHero. AIMS360 Apparel ERP can integrate with these when needed; however, using AIMS360 WMS delivers the tightest real-time control.

How does supply chain management impact inventory?

Vendor delays, inaccurate ASNs, and slow system syncs create stockouts, late shipments, and chargebacks. AIMS360 manages vendor POs, multi-status WIP, ASN receivings, inbound tracking (on water, customs), and real-time channel updates to reduce risk.

What are common supply chain issues for apparel—and how does AIMS360 help?

Late materials, capacity bottlenecks, QC failures, and port delays. AIMS360 provides production milestones (cut/sew/dye/QC/receive), WIP visibility, alternate vendor routing, and allocation rules that shift demand without overselling.

How are returns handled (Loop, ReturnGO, Redo)?

Returns create RMAs in AIMS360; receive scans + QC set disposition (sellable, refurbish, scrap). Inventory, COGS, and exchanges update automatically; tracking syncs back to the customer.

Can AIMS360 manage multiple warehouses and multiple 3PLs at once?

Yes—unlimited locations. Live synchronization, in-transit tracking, and variance/audit reports keep every unit accurate across distribution centers, retail backrooms, and consignment doors.

Does AIMS360 support retail and wholesale at the same time?

Yes. AIMS360 balances DTC, retail stores, wholesale channels, marketplaces, and B2B portals with channel protection and allocation rules so each gets the right share of inventory.

How does AIMS360 help with aged inventory and finance?

Aged Inventory Reports bucket value (1–30, 31–60, 61–90, 90+), compare average inventory vs 12 months ago, inform tax filings and reserves, support loan covenants, and guide markdown/liquidation strategies.

How does AIMS360 improve warehouse operations?

Barcode receiving/picking, bin locations (warehouse→section→aisle→level→bin), wave/batch picking, picker/packer productivity dashboards, cycle counts, and exception alerts for negative stock or variances.

What if I only use QuickBooks or Shopify—why isn’t that enough?

QuickBooks isn’t a fashion WMS/ERP; it lacks matrix inventory, allocation, WIP, EDI, and multi-warehouse control. Shopify’s inventory is storefront-centric and not a full ERP. AIMS360 connects to both but provides the missing apparel ERP + WMS layer for real-time accuracy.

Can AIMS360 handle garment dye, screen printing, embroidery, and finishing?

Yes. Track blanks and BOM materials, WIP by operation (dye/print/embroider/QC), weights for dye lots, and convert to finished-goods inventory with full traceability.

Which wholesale/B2B tools does AIMS360 recommend?

Use AIMS360 RemoteLink (reps) and WebLink (buyers) for native B2B. If you also sell through JOOR, NuORDER (by Lightspeed), RepSpark, Faire, FashionGo, Brandboom, or Shopify B2B, AIMS360 integrates and keeps inventory/pricing/orders synchronized.

What KPIs should fashion brands monitor?

Inventory Turn, ATS Accuracy, Fill Rate, Cancel Rate, On-Time Ship %, Chargebacks, Aged Inventory $, Rep/Door Performance, Order/Open/Ship/Cancel dollars by cancel date/customer/rep, and Margin by channel.

Does AIMS360 support case-pack and prepack compliance for retailers?

Yes. Pack rules are enforced from order through pick, ASN, and invoice, preventing chargebacks and speeding DC receiving.

How quickly does AIMS360 sync inventory to sales channels?

Near real-time. Sync latency metrics are tracked so flash sales and influencer drops don’t oversell.

Can AIMS360 automate replenishment?

Yes. Demand planning leverages sales history, sell-through, lead times, and WIP to set min/max targets, trigger vendor POs, and suggest inter-warehouse transfers.

Is AIMS360 suitable for different apparel segments and adjacent categories?

Yes—active/athleisure, denim, footwear, lingerie/swim, kids/baby, uniforms/workwear, outdoor/sporting, jewelry/accessories, luggage/bags, screen print, garment-dye, suits, sleepwear, furniture/upholstery, and more.

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Conclusion: Why AIMS360 Leads Apparel Inventory Management in 2026

Fashion inventory moves faster than ever—across drops, DTC stores, wholesale reorders, and 3PL fulfillment. The difference between profitable growth and operational chaos lies in real-time visibility, automation, and integration.

AIMS360 Apparel ERP brings all of this together in a single, intelligent system that unites warehouse management, supply chain, production, accounting, and sales channels.

Real-Time ERP + WMS Integration

Unlike disconnected systems, AIMS360 synchronizes every order, return, and inventory change in real time.

• ERP + WMS in one platform: no delays or double entry.
• Instant visibility: every barcode scan, ASN, or transfer updates live.
• Fast decision-making: management dashboards show what’s selling, what’s stuck, and what’s in transit—all in one screen.
  

Multi-3PL and Multi-Warehouse Connectivity

AIMS360 gives brands full transparency across multiple 3PLs and internal warehouses simultaneously.

• Connect unlimited 3PLs for free (included in most plans).
• Gain checks and balances to audit 3PL adjustments and track discrepancies down to the transaction level.
• Centralize performance metrics for fulfillment speed, accuracy, and labor productivity.
  

Fashion-Specific Intelligence

Built exclusively for fashion and lifestyle businesses:

• Tracks style, color, and size grids rather than generic SKUs.
• Manages cut-to-order production, work in process (WIP), and garment dye workflows.
• Handles complex allocation logic for pre-orders, eCommerce drops, and wholesale commitmentssimultaneously.
• Supports EDI, Shopify, Amazon, Faire, JOOR, and other wholesale and retail channels natively.
  

End-to-End Supply Chain Management

AIMS360 is not just inventory software—it’s a complete supply chain hub:

• Monitor inbound POs, ASNs, vendor performance, and landed costs.
• Allocate WIP to sales orders before production finishes.
• Track goods “on water,” at customs, or in QC in real time.
• Prevent overselling, back-orders, and delayed fulfillment through intelligent automation.
  

Data-Driven Growth

With real-time dashboards and aged inventory analytics, AIMS360 helps brands turn data into action:

• Optimize purchasing and replenishment cycles.
• Reduce working capital tied up in unsold inventory.
• Strengthen financial reporting for tax filings, valuations, and credit lines.

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