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What is apparel software?

Apparel software, also known as fashion ERP, is a business operations management solution for fashion businesses. A good apparel software, like AIMS360, is not only fashion industry specific, it also covers the end-to-end business process. This includes style & material management (PIM), production (PLM), inventory management (WMS), omni-channel order management (OMS), shipping, and accounting.

What is fashion ERP? Why do I need fashion specific business software?

Fashion manufacturers need industry specific software like AIMS360 instead of a generic ERP for several reasons. Fashion brands require style and inventory management that handles styles, colors, and sizes effortlessly. The ERP have a size matrix and be able to group and filter at the style, color, or size level. Fashion production requires the use of fabric materials, trim, and labor. Fabric material has attributes like color, lots, rolls, shrinkage, etc. Omnichannel orders in fashion come from specific retail and wholesale channels. Therefore, fashion ERPs like AIMS360 support order sources relevant to the industry.

What is Fashion PLM Software?

Fashion PLM software (Product Lifecycle Management) is a digital solution that helps fashion brands manage every stage of the product development process—from initial concept and design to sampling, costing, approvals, and handoff to production. It centralizes all style data, tech packs, material specs, and timelines into a collaborative platform used by design, merchandising, and sourcing teams. PLM for fashion streamlines communication, reduces errors, and accelerates time to market by connecting people, data, and processes. When integrated with apparel ERP systems like AIMS360, finalized products from the PLM—including styles, colors, BOMs, and cost info—can be pushed directly into production, inventory, and order management workflows.

Is AIMS360 fashion business software cloud based?

AIMS360 fashion business software is a web-based and cloud-based ERP with no IT infrastructure requirement. AIMS360 apparel ERP is accessible anywhere with internet access. Since it a cloud based ERP, users can access the system from anywhere with an internet connection, facilitating remote work and collaboration.

What does fashion production software (PLM) do in AIMS360?

Apparel production tacking software (PLM) helps organize and manage every aspect of the production process for fashion styles. AIMS360 fashion production software manages detailed style information, including spec sheets, tech packs, images, color information. and size charts. Track detailed bill of materials (BOM) for each style, listing all necessary fabrics, trims, and labor in material requirements planning (MRP). Production planning, scheduling are also streamlined, with the software generating and managing material inventory, vendor purchase orders (POs), issuing cut tickets, planning garment dye, and coordinating various production operations such as sewing, finishing, and quality control. Throughout the production process, the software tracks each stage, providing real-time updates from material procurement to final finished style. It monitors the movement of materials and finished goods in transit between different production facilities or stages.

How does AIMS360 fashion ERP security and upgrades work?

AIMS360 apparel ERP automatically upgrades itself with new features & security updates. AIMS360 leverages the latest Microsoft Azure cloud technologies including Azure SQL database with sever & location redundancy, backups, and audit logs. AIMS360 apparel ERP security utilizes encryption and tokenization to protect personally identifiable data. This protects data like credit card information, names, and addresses.

How do I setup and implement AIMS360 fashion software?

AIMS360's implementation team will assist you in setting up your fashion ERP software by creating a Customer Success Plan (CSP). An AIMS360 ERP project manager, who has worked in the fashion industry, will work closely with you to understand your business. This discovery process helps tailor the implementation to meet the specific needs of your apparel business. The Customer Success Plan typically includes setting up users for each department, configuring settings and templates, preparing and importing data into the AIMS360 apparel software, and the setup of features and integrations relevant to your fashion brand. Additionally, the team will guide your staff on the standard operating procedures (SOP) for effectively using the AIMS360 apparel ERP.

Does your implementation team have fashion industry experience?

Absolutely! All of our team at AIMS360 comes from the fashion industry. We understand the fast pace and unique challenges of fashion because we’ve lived it—as designers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. That firsthand experience shapes how we build and support our ERP software, ensuring it meets the real-world needs of apparel businesses like yours. Our implementation team doesn’t just help you set up the system—we act as your fashion business consultants, guiding you through best practices for fashion management, inventory workflows, and sales channel automation. Whether you need help structuring your operations, managing EDI setup, or syncing platforms like Shopify or FashionGo, we’ve got you covered. We also offer fashion back-office support, helping with data entry, style setup, inventory cleanup, and more—so your team can focus on growing the brand. Think of us as an extension of your business, with the tools, insight, and hands-on help to scale smarter.

Does AIMS360 apparel ERP have support, training, and a knowledgeable?

AIMS360 apparel software support, training, and KB is included with every subscription. Our training videos and an extensive knowledgeable is available 24x7. You can also ask Bianca, our AI chatbot, any question for an instant answer. If you stump our AI chatbot, your question will automatically be esclated to our human support team for help.

Does AIMS360 fashion ERP provide emergency 24x7 support?

AIMS360 apparel software cloud ERP maintains 99.9% uptime with emergency support available 24x7. Our fashion experts can help you during those times when you need to get that 3PL shipment or EDI invoice sent. Simply use our emergency form and it will inform all technicians.

How long does it take to get up and running on AIMS360 fashion ERP?

AIMS360 apparel software is ready the day you sign up. Our implementation team will help you login and setup your company basics. Then, you can use the #1 fashion business software to manage style, colors, sizes, production, relationships with customers, have your sales team take orders, and get reporting insights to grow your apparel business.

What are the top AIMS360 apparel software integrations?

AIMS360 fashion ERP integrations connect with other software applications to enable seamless data flow and streamline business processes. This eliminates manual data entry and enhances efficiency and reducing errors. AIMS360 apparel ERP most popular out of the box integrations include Shopify, EDI integrations to retailers for bulk & dropship, AIMS360 Pay for credit card processing, B2B integrations like JOOR and NuOrder, and Quickbooks for accounting. See the full features & integrations list for more.

What is a fashion warehouse management system (WMS)

A warehouse management system (WMS) built into a ERP multi-warehouse inventory with aisle, level, and bin locations. Apparel software with a built in Fashion Warehouse Management System (WMS) is tailored to meet the unique challenges of the fashion industry. It can handle styles, colors, and sizes In addition to SKUs and UPC numbers that a normal WMS would keep. Apparel warehouse management system has screens where inventory can be seen by styles with all the colors and sizes together. For fashion businesses that store materials the WMS will handle lot and roll tracking.

What is omni-channel order management (OMS) and omnichannel inventory?

As apparel businesses grow, they often expand by selling through multiple sales channels. When this happens, the fashion brand transitions into an omnichannel business, which comes with more complex requirements. AIMS360 apparel software connects each sales channel, creating a unified multi-channel inventory and order management system (OMS) for processing and shipping orders. The sales channels that inventory goes to and orders come in through fall into two types: wholesale (B2B) and retail (B2C). B2B includes selling to boutiques and major retailers, while retail includes direct-to-consumer platforms like Shopify and in-store POS. AIMS360 enables brands to sell wholesale through showrooms, tradeshows, or online marketplaces, and supports EDI and EDI dropship workflows with major retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Saks. Our omnichannel OMS ensures that style information, pricing, and inventory are always in sync across platforms like Shopify, marketplaces, and retail partners. Automations in the AIMS360 ERP prioritize orders, route shipments, update inventory, and send branded order confirmations and tracking to your customers. With centralized visibility and control, you can run leaner operations and grow confidently across all channels.

What apparel tradeshows does AIMS360 apparel software exhibit at?

AIMS360 apparel software exhibits at the Sourcing MAGIC tradeshow is held in Las Vegas, this fashion marketplace showcases men's, women's and children's apparel, footwear, and accessories. AIMS360 also attends Coterie in New York. Contact us to make an appointment to learn more about AIMS360 fashion ERP.

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Can you help me find additional staff that know AIMS360 apparel software?

AIMS360 Certification involves completing training programs and passing examinations to demonstrate proficiency in utilizing the AIMS360 apparel ERP software. These courses can be done online and they are also available in several top universities. To expand your staff invest in training existing employees through AIMS360 courses. Through the AIMS360 network, we can help market any job openings and find existing professionals with AIMS360 fashion ERP experience.

Why is AIMS360 the best fashion business software ERP?

AIMS360 is the best apparel ERP software because of features tailored specifically for the apparel industry. AIMS360 apparel software handles fashion brands of all sizes from $1 million to $500 million dollars of revenue, therefore you never have to switch your fashion business software again. What truly sets AIMS360 apart is our unparalleled, boutique-style customer service. We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive, and genuinely caring—qualities you'd expect from a luxury boutique experience but rarely find in software companies. If you ever encounter an issue, our team is readily available with live, personalized support to swiftly address your needs. Additionally, unlike generic ERPs, AIMS360 handles style, colors, sizes, & seasons with ease. AIMS360 advanced in-house integrations with e-commerce platforms like Shopify & BigCommerce. AIMS360 integrates to accounting software like Quickbooks, Netsuite, & SAGE, and other business tools enhances operational efficiency. Don't get confused by other fashion ERP's which use third-party integrations or subpar expensive integrations with little or no benefit. AIMS360's integrations are robust and most are included in your plan.

AIMS360 is the leading fashion business software and apparel ERP built specifically for the apparel industry. Unlike generic ERP systems, AIMS360 is designed to handle styles, colors, sizes, and seasons—the essential components of running a fashion brand.

Whether you’re doing $1 million or $500 million in annual revenue, AIMS360 can scale with your growth—so you never have to switch ERP systems as your business expands.

What truly sets AIMS360 apart is our boutique-style customer service. You’ll receive fast, friendly, and personalized support from a team with real fashion industry experience. We don’t just offer a support ticket—we offer a team that truly cares.

AIMS360 offers powerful in-house integrations to essential business platforms including:

  • Shopify, BigCommerce, and other e-commerce platforms
  • QuickBooks, NetSuite, and SAGE for accounting
  • EDI, FashionGo, and other B2B wholesale tools

Unlike other fashion ERP solutions that rely on third-party middleware or costly add-ons, AIMS360 provides robust, native integrations—most of which are included in your plan—reducing errors and saving time.

With advanced features for inventory management, order processing, omnichannel fulfillment, and fashion PLM handoff, AIMS360 is the most complete apparel ERP software for fashion brands ready to scale.

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What’s the difference between selling B2B to boutiques vs major retailers that require EDI?

Selling B2B to boutiques is typically more manual or showroom-based, using line sheets, sales reps, or B2B platforms. Orders may be entered directly into your ERP or invoiced through email or B2B portals. In contrast, selling to major retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, or Saks often requires EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)—a standardized way of exchanging documents like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices. EDI ensures speed, accuracy, and compliance with retailer requirements. AIMS360 integrates with all major EDI retail partners, helping apparel brands automate these transactions and meet routing, label, and compliance rules—while still managing the rest of your B2B wholesale through one system.

What’s the difference between EDI dropship and EDI bulk orders?

In fashion, EDI bulk orders are large shipments sent to a retailer’s warehouse or distribution center. You fulfill a PO (purchase order) in full and ship everything to one or multiple warehouse addresses. This is the traditional way of selling wholesale to big-box retailers and department stores. EDI dropship, on the other hand, means you ship direct-to-consumer on behalf of the retailer. The retailer sends you the order via EDI, and you fulfill it from your warehouse as if it were a DTC order—but using their shipping instructions and branded packing slips. AIMS360 supports both EDI bulk and EDI dropship workflows, allowing you to fulfill orders accurately and stay compliant with each retailer’s requirements.

What are the advantages of AIMS360 fashion software’s in-house integrations vs using multiple third-party vendors?

AIMS360’s in-house integrations give fashion brands a major advantage over ERP systems that rely on third-party middleware. With AIMS360, your apparel software connects directly to platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, QuickBooks, NetSuite, FashionGo, and major EDI retailers—all managed and supported by our team. This means faster setup, fewer errors, lower long-term costs, and no chasing multiple vendors when issues arise. Unlike systems that require juggling separate providers for EDI, e-commerce, and accounting connections, AIMS360 gives you a single point of contact and support for all your integrations. It’s a streamlined, reliable, and scalable solution built specifically for the fashion industry, so you can grow without operational headaches.

AIMS360’s in-house integrations give fashion brands a major advantage over ERP systems that rely on third-party middleware. With AIMS360, your apparel software connects directly to platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, QuickBooks, NetSuite, FashionGo, and major EDI retailers—all managed and supported by our team. This means faster setup, fewer errors, lower long-term costs, and no chasing multiple vendors when issues arise. Unlike systems that require juggling separate providers for EDI, e-commerce, and accounting connections, AIMS360 gives you a single point of contact and support for all your integrations. It’s a streamlined, reliable, and scalable solution built specifically for the fashion industry, so you can grow without operational headaches.

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Which integrations are included with AIMS360 apparel software?

Most core integrations are included with AIMS360 at no extra cost—unlike many other fashion ERP systems that charge separately for each connection. AIMS360 offers built-in integrations with Shopify, BigCommerce, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAGE, FashionGo, JOOR, EDI platforms, and major retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Saks. These in-house integrations are supported directly by our team and designed specifically for fashion brands, so you get faster setup, better performance, and no need to manage third-party vendors. Whether you’re syncing inventory to Shopify, automating EDI dropship orders, or exporting data to your accounting software, AIMS360 provides a seamless experience—all under one plan.

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