After working with multiple successful brands, we discovered that implementing the AIMS360 ERP system offers the optimal software solution for long-term business growth and success. While ERP systems offer significant benefits, they can sometimes be daunting for fashion manufacturers or apparel brands to implement. Drawing from over 40+ years of experience in fashion ERP implementations, here's what we've learned about overcoming challenges.

Selecting the Right ERP

Can it Grow With Your Business?

Is it Really Made for Enterprise Businesses but Targeting Small or Mid-Sized Companies?

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Internal Fashion Business Challenges

User Acceptance

Before implementing an ERP, owners should make sure that all departments are on-board. This requires meeting with all departments to discuss the plan. Sometimes, users get accustomed to using different systems and Excel files. Therefore, even though one department may have urgent trouble that needs an ERP, another department may not motivated to get onboard. Communicate the benefits & big picture:  It allows the business to be able to do more with the current resources.

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• Complexity. ERP software is typically reserved for large businesses with dedicated tech teams, making it difficult for smaller or mid-sized retailers to set up one.
• Extra costs. The benefit is that it’s highly customizable, but remember to factor in the cost of each individual app or software you’re integrating into your ERP. This can be considerably more than the ERP’s subscription fee.
• Cybersecurity risks. Any time you’re moving data from one place to another, there’s a risk of hackers intercepting the connection and picking up your sensitive data. The integrations between your ERP and other software need to be encrypted and secure.
• Technology changes. You’re dependent on the integrations between vendors and the ERP platform. If a technology provider (such as an inventory management app) decides to pull its software from the ERP, you’ll have to find another. This can be complex and time-consuming to fix.

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