An interactive planning tool that allows retailers, brands, and manufacturers to view and manage the line development process. Users configure their own views by selecting the levels, groupings, and columns in the order that they want to display. Real-time visibility synchronizes the Merchandising, Design, and Sourcing teams, facilitating an on-time product launch.

All product data can be updated via a centralized web portal and can be created by utilizing the various content libraries. Authorized users can view and update the product information in real-time. Version control creates an audit trail and notifies all users of any revisions that could affect the product integrity.

The Digital Asset library maintains all images, photos, artwork, flat sketches, color chips, and other media in their native format. With metadata associated with each image, it is very easy to catalog and retrieve the file from in the library. Adobe files are seamlessly managed within the application, allowing Design teams to utilize their current toolset.

The Material library allows users to request materials from a variety of suppliers, proceed with sampling and approvals. Use the pricing detail, lead-time, and minimum order quantity when nominating each vendor. Lab dip and strike off approvals are automatically linked to the items and users can easily see the approval status by material or finished product.

Users can request samples, track their status, and enter the evaluation results with comments and images. After each evaluation, users can review the details that led to approval or rejection. If rejected, the software will automatically notify the responsible party and create another sample request with the latest corrections.

Create multiple costing options for each item to understand the various costs related to the final product. The cost sheets allow users to perform “what if” scenarios to determine which line items must be negotiated or reworked in order to hit the target. Allow vendors to do complete cost breakdowns at any level of detail and view comparisons by line.

Create an RFQ (Request for Quote), select the participating vendors based upon various criteria (such as score card index, social compliance, certifications, capacity or special machinery), and release the RFQ. Vendors are notified of the new request and enter their information, such as price, cost breakdown and delivery date. The system calculates the landing costs and provides an LDP comparison view.

Track and manage the entire testing process for both finished products and materials. Pre-defined protocols make it easy to identify which tests are required, where they will be performed, and when the results are expected. Once completed, the test details are entered and the actual test results are stored. Once approved, the system will automatically create the GCC with all the required information.

Users can see the status of milestone dates for selected calendars and make sure that product groups, collections and approvals are all on schedule. Alerts and color-coded dashboards can be customized to show the current status and can even predict if the item will run late due to unexpected delays.

Improve communications and reduce the amount of emails throughout the extended enterprise. The collaboration dashboard works like a “blog”, where every communication about a product, material, PO or shipment is forever linked and is easily recalled. Users can view the history of an issue regardless of how much time has passed.

Users can define the conditions that will likely lead to problems or delays and create alerts when the conditions exist. Once identified, the user is alerted via the dashboard and can drill into the specific details that are causing the situation.

The custom reporting tool allows users to create and configure reports to company standards. Utilize SQL Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, or Excel as the report generator. Users can “drag-and-drop” the columns in any order and once generated, it uses the most current data. Once created, a key report can be shared with others.