Untilnow we have heard of mobile applications being used in retail stores anddeveloping the M-commerce. The number of smartphone users in the world isslowly growing and so is the use of mobile based applications. When processescan be simplified with the help of smart applications, the use of mobile phonesin today's world function not just as a device to communicate but to performvarious other activities.


Apparelindustry is progressing with technological advancements to harmonize operationsand fasten the process of work at every possible stage. The usage of mobileapplications designed for specific purposes helps the garment industry achieveits goal. The following are some of the apps that are changing the way thingswork in the apparel industry:


Appfor PLM The mobile app isdesigned to aid the process of product development in the apparel and fashionindustry. The app lets designers show their collections along with real timeupdates. Buyers can view all the information from anyplace and at any time withdefinite accuracy. Meetings and discussions about a certain sample can be madeby the buyer with the producer or supplier at any moment using the app.Technical and production specifications also can be exchanged with the help ofinstant photo, video, audio, and storyboard sketches. A functional app likethis helps remove barriers of physical location and helps acquire fasterresponses for samples and products from the buyer's end and from the designer'send too.


Appfor Merchandisers - The appintegrates all the necessary operations of a merchandiser into one making iteasy and fast to share details. A self-focusing camera of the app allowsfashion buyers to take pictures during an ongoing fashion show. The app is likea virtual personal assistant. The app allows the user to generate boards withpicture to assimilate from the different looks on the runway. Product detailslike style number, price, shipping date, season, sizes, etc can also berecorded using the app. Besides storing and editing details, orders can also beplaced with specifications like quantity, colour, and style to be planned.Along with this budget needs are also taken care of. Making a PDF of files andmailing details is possible with the help of the app. The feature rich app letsusers share images on social networking sites and upload pictures to e-commercesites.


Appfor Warehouse management Theback office systems of a warehouse are integrated into a single mobileapplication to manage various activities regarding sales, delivery, andsolutions for field service. The app is essentially a warehouse managementsystem that synchronizes with the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM(Customer Relationship Management) of a company for seamlessly performingfunctions. The app is easy to operate, reduces risk, minimizes deployment time,and is very efficient.

 

Apps for calculating fabric GSM and yarn count A mobile application that can calculate the Gram per Square Meter (GSM) of woven fabrics requires filling details like ends per inch, warp & weft count, warp & weft crimp in percentage, and width to receive appropriate results. Similarly, a yarn count converting app allows the user to switch to important systems like Metric, Denier, French, and English counts. Yarn counts for textile materials like cotton, silk, wool, polyester, and nylon can be determined using the app. These calculations can be highly useful to textile students, technologists, textile engineers, and industry experts. It is a quick and handy tool.


App for cut order plan In an apparel making company pieces of fabrics are cut into different shapes that are later assembled into forming one complete garment. The cutting of these pieces requires a definite plan and a cut template to execute the whole process perfectly. This plan is called the cut order plan. A cut order plan app can help streamline this otherwise much complex task. The app allows the user to handle one fabric at a time. It creates marker with number of lays and plies required and gives specifications for different sizes. The app gives options to add contingency and end-bits. This makes it easy to record and have access to data relating to the cut order plan. The user can send PDF reports and notifications using the app.


There are other apps that calculate fabric wastage and manage fabric costing. The app lets the user calculate the total consumption and the total fabric waste in the production of a particular apparel order. Moreover, it generates three dimensional pie chart reports for evaluation and further study.


The apparel industry is already flooded with applications of fashion brands and retailers. Mobile shopping using apps has become a popular trend and has taken the apparel world by a storm. Now, companies are developing applications as tools to monitor and speed-up the different parts of the apparel making process in order to minimize losses and maximize revenues.


References:


1. Onlineclothingstudy.com

2. Blog.centricsoftware.com

3. Imerchandiseapp.com


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