An Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) alerts your warehouse or 3PL about incoming goods. It speeds up receiving, reduces errors, and ensures compliance with retail trading partners.

Landed cost is the true cost of goods, including product, tariffs, duties, freight, brokerage, and insurance. AIMS360 automatically calculates landed costs for accurate pricing and profit margin analysis.

What inventory stages can AIMS360 track?

AIMS360 tracks inventory statuses such as allocated, picked, packed, shipped, and ordered. It also tracks WIP and in-transit stages: at port, on water, in customs, dock scheduling, drayage, and receiving.

Order Management System (OMS) & Inventory Management Software for Fashion Brands

Q: What is Order Management (OMS)?

An Order Management System (OMS) manages orders from all sales channels, ensuring accurate allocation, fulfillment, and returns. For fashion, it supports style-color-size matrices, pre-packs, and complex wholesale requirements.

Q: What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)?

A Warehouse Management System (WMS) powers warehouse operations including bin locations, directed picking, cycle counts, barcode and RFID scanning. AIMS360 combines WMS with inventory management for complete visibility.

Q: Are 3PL integrations free with AIMS360?

Yes. AIMS360 includes free 3PL integrations with full two-way sync for orders, inventory, shipping updates, and tracking numbers. Many ERP competitors charge extra for this functionality.

Q: How deep is AIMS360’s margin analysis?

AIMS360 allows you to calculate profit margins across the entire business or at a granular level by style, color, size, sales channel, or customer. This gives apparel brands complete financial clarity.

Q: How does AIMS360 support omnichannel accuracy?

With one unified availability pool, AIMS360 keeps inventory synced in real-time across Shopify/Shopify Plus, wholesale portals, marketplaces, retail POS, and 3PL warehouses—ensuring accurate fulfillment everywhere.

Q: Can AIMS360 forecast demand and replenishment?

Yes. AIMS360 includes demand forecasting and replenishment planning tools to reduce markdowns, avoid stockouts, and automatically restock stores or channels based on sales velocity.

Fashion brands face unique operational challenges—managing seasonal buys, multi-channel fulfillment, and complex SKU matrices (style, color, size). To stay competitive, brands need one unified solution. AIMS360 delivers a complete apparel ERP, combining order management, inventory tracking, warehouse control, WIP visibility, landed cost, wholesale portals, Shopify Plus optimization, and free 3PL integrations.

What is an Order Management System (OMS)?

An OMS is the hub of your operations: it consolidates orders from Shopify, marketplaces, wholesale portals, EDI, and POS. It manages allocation, fulfillment, returns, and compliance. For apparel, it also supports pre-packs, split shipments, and style-color-size hierarchies.

EDI Order Management System & ASN

Apparel majors and department stores require EDI. AIMS360 automates EDI POs, invoices, and ASNs (Advance Shipping Notices), improving compliance and reducing chargebacks while providing early visibility into inbound shipments.

Shopify Order Management System (with Shopify Plus Support)

AIMS360 is optimized for Shopify and Shopify Plus, enabling:

Real-time inventory sync
High-volume API throughput
Automated workflows for high-growth brands
Direct support through certified Shopify Plus Partner agencies

This makes AIMS360 the leading Shopify Order Management System for fashion.

Retail Order Management System / Shopify POS

AIMS360 integrates retail with e-commerce and wholesale, covering:

Front vs. back stock visibility
Automated replenishment to stores
Transfers between DCs, 3PLs, and stores
Seasonal allocation and stock distribution

With retail order management, your stock remains balanced and accurate everywhere.

B2B Wholesale Order Management

Wholesale is powered by:

AIMS360 WebLink & RemoteLink portals for 24/7 self-service ordering
Real-time inventory visibility for reps and buyers
Integration with NuOrder, Joor, RepSpark, Brandboom, FashionGo, and Faire

Orders flow seamlessly into your ERP with inventory instantly updated.

Ordering Enough Inventory Across Channels

Demand forecasting and planning tools help ensure you order enough stock for wholesale commitments, e-commerce, and retail—avoiding markdowns, overstocks, and shortages.

Order Management ShipStation & Carrier Integrations

AIMS360 connects to ShipStation, ShippingEasy, UPS, and FedEx for:

Label & packing slip automation
Carrier rate optimization
Tracking sync back to channels
Pick/pack/ship audits for accuracy

Apparel Production Software & Costing

As an apparel production software, AIMS360 bridges production, costing, and sales:

Material inventory (fabrics, trims, components)
Landed cost: tariffs, duties, freight, brokerage, insurance
Inventory valuation (FIFO, LIFO, weighted avg)
Profit margin calculation by style, size, color, channel, or customer

This helps brands calculate profit margin with confidence across the fashion supply chain.

WIP Inventory Visibility (Including In-Transit Stages)

AIMS360 tracks every stage of production and transit:

Cutting, sewing, finishing, pending completion
At port (awaiting shipment)
On water (in transit at sea)
In customs (awaiting clearance)
Insurance checks / inspections
Dock scheduling (awaiting slot)
Drayage and transfer to DC

Brands can share this visibility with wholesale buyers, reps, and showrooms, building trust and strengthening B2B relationships.

Inventory Accuracy & Warehouse Operations

AIMS360 doubles as a robust Warehouse Management System (WMS):

Bin & location mapping
Tracking of allocated, picked, packed, shipped, and ordered units
Pick vs. packed variance checks
Consignment inventory tracking
Barcode and RFID support
Cycle counts and physical inventory
Free 3PL integrations with full two-way sync

System Competitor Comparison Table

Strong Partial Not included

Feature / Capability	AIMS360 Apparel ERP	Other Apparel ERP	Generic OMS
Industry Focus (Style / Color / Size Matrix)	Apparel-first ✔	Apparel-focused △	Generic retail/ecom ✘
Shopify & POS (Shopify Plus Optimized)	Real-time sync; Plus-ready ✔With Shopify Plus Partner agencies	Yes ✔	Yes ✔
Multi-Channel Fulfillment (DTC, Wholesale, Retail, Marketplaces)	Full omnichannel ✔	Partial △	Full (not apparel-specific) ✔
B2B Ecommerce Fulfillment Options	Integrated wholesale portal ✔	Limited △	Not included ✘
B2B Wholesale (WebLink / RemoteLink + NuOrder/Joor/…)	Portals + marketplace integrations ✔	Partial integrations △	Not included ✘
EDI + ASN	Built-in & automated ✔	Partial △	Add-on/External ✘
Shipping (ShipStation, UPS, FedEx, ShippingEasy)	Native label & tracking sync ✔	Partial △	Limited △
Forecasting / Demand Planning	Built-in planning ✔	Partial/Add-on △	Not included ✘
Retail Replenishment & Transfers (Front/Back Stock, DCs, 3PLs, Stores)	Automated & network-wide ✔	Limited △	Not included ✘
WIP + In-Transit (Port / On Water / Customs)	Real-time WIP & transit tracking ✔	Basic △	Not included ✘
Production Planning (Apparel Production Software)	Integrated with orders & costs ✔	Partial △	Not included ✘
Material Inventory (Fabrics, Trims, Components)	Full BOM components ✔	Partial △	None ✘
Inventory Valuation (FIFO / LIFO / Weighted Avg)	Real-time valuation ✔	Limited △	None ✘
Landed Cost (Tariffs, Duties, Freight, Insurance)	Complete landed cost model ✔	Limited/Manual △	Not included ✘
In-Stock Tracking (Allocated / Picked / Packed / Shipped / Ordered)	End-to-end status visibility ✔	Partial △	Limited/None ✘
Pick vs. Packed Variance Tracking	Variance alerts + audit trail ✔	Limited △	Not included ✘
Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts	Mobile counts & scheduling ✔	Manual/basic △	Not included ✘
WMS with Locations & Bin Locations	Zones/aisles/racks/shelves/bins ✔	Limited bins △	Not included ✘
Consignment Inventory Tracking	By partner/location + valuation ✔	Limited △	Not included ✘
Barcode & RFID Support	Native barcode + RFID ✔	Barcode only △	Not included ✘
Warehouse & 3PL Integration	Two-way sync — included free ✔	Partial / paid add-ons △	Basic △
Costing & Margin Analysis (Global + Granular)	By style / color / size / channel / customer ✔	Partial △	Not included ✘
Scalability	$1M–$400M+ revenue ✔	Mid-market focus △	Varies △
ROI & Efficiency Gains	~40% accuracy lift; 18–20 hrs/week saved ✔	Moderate △	Limited for apparel ✘

Customer Testimonial

“AIMS360 is the best apparel ERP software I have worked with. The implementation team felt like having dedicated fashion consultants—they guided us through setup, training, and best practices. Inventory accuracy improved 40%, we saved 20+ hours weekly, and omnichannel margin insights gave us clarity we never had before.”

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FAQs

What is Order Management (OMS)?

An OMS manages orders from all sales channels, ensuring accurate allocation, fulfillment, and returns.

What is Inventory Management and why is it important?

Inventory management tracks what you have, where it is, and how it moves. It’s vital in fashion to avoid overselling, reduce carrying costs, and make better purchasing decisions.

What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)?

A WMS powers physical warehouse operations—bin locations, directed picking, cycle counts, barcode/RFID. AIMS360 combines inventory management with WMS for total control.

Are 3PL integrations free with AIMS360?

Yes. Unlike many ERPs, AIMS360 includes free 3PL integrations with two-way sync for orders, inventory, and tracking.

What is an ASN?

An Advance Shipping Notice alerts your warehouse about inbound goods—speeding receiving and reducing errors.

What is landed cost?

Landed cost = product + tariffs/duties, freight, brokerage, insurance. AIMS360 calculates true landed cost for accurate pricing and profit margin analysis.

How deep is AIMS360’s margin analysis?

You can calculate margins globally or by style, channel, customer, color, or size.

How does AIMS360 support omnichannel accuracy?

One unified availability pool updates inventory in real time across Shopify/Shopify Plus, wholesale, marketplaces, and retail.

Can AIMS360 forecast demand and replenishment?

Yes. Built-in forecasting helps avoid stockouts and reduces markdowns through replenishment automation.

What inventory stages can I see?

Operational: allocated, picked, packed, shipped, ordered.

Transit: at port, on water, in customs, dock scheduling, drayage, receiving.

Does AIMS360 support consignment inventory?

Yes—track consignment by partner/location, manage ownership and valuation, and reconcile sell-through.

Does AIMS360 support barcode and RFID?

Yes—barcode and RFID are supported for receiving, putaway, picking, and cycle counts.

How does AIMS360 help wholesale ordering?

Through WebLink & RemoteLink plus integrations with NuOrder, Joor, RepSpark, Brandboom, FashionGo, and Faire, enabling live B2B orders synced directly to ERP.

Does AIMS360 support Shopify Plus?

Yes—optimized for Shopify Plus with high-volume APIs and implementations via Shopify Plus Partner agencies.

How does AIMS360 support fashion-specific needs?

Matrix SKUs, pre-packs, seasonal planning, landed cost, WIP visibility, wholesale portals, retail transfers, and omnichannel fulfillment.

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