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Negotiating Retailer Agreements: Tips to Secure Fair Terms

Learn how to negotiate retailer agreements with confidence. This guide covers key wholesale contract terms, including MOQs, payment terms, markdown allowances, returns, and exclusivity.

8-10 minutes

Open Blog

The Key Tools Every Design Team Needs to Work Efficiently

Discover the essential tools every fashion design team needs to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve product development efficiency.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Why Accurate POM & BOM Management Reduces Production Errors

Learn how accurate POM (Points of Measurement) and BOM (Bill of Materials) management improves product consistency, reduces production errors, and streamlines fashion manufacturing.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

How Top Brands Are Streamlining Product Creation

Discover how leading fashion brands streamline product creation using PLM, automation, and data-driven workflows to accelerate design, sampling, and production.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Choosing the Right Business Model: Wholesale, Direct-to-Consumer, or Both?

Learn the pros and cons of wholesale vs. direct-to-consumer (DTC) business models for fashion brands, and how PLM/ERP systems optimize both approaches.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Finding Low Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): Top Strategies for Small Brands

Learn how to find fashion manufacturers with low MOQs, negotiate better terms, and scale your brand efficiently without overstocking or excessive upfront costs.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Do I Need a Trademark for My Fashion Brand? Protecting Your IP

Learn why trademarks are essential for fashion brands, how to register one, and how to protect your brand identity from legal pitfalls and counterfeits.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

How Much Does It Really Cost to Start a Fashion Brand?

Learn the real costs of starting a fashion brand, from materials and manufacturing to marketing and e-commerce, plus budgeting tips to maximize your investment.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your First Clothing Line

Follow this detailed step-by-step guide to launch your first clothing line, covering business registration, product development, sourcing, marketing, and early sales strategies.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

How to Start a Successful Fashion Brand: From Vision to Launch

Learn how to start a fashion brand from scratch, covering business setup, market research, design development, and the essential steps to launching successfully.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Future-Proofing Your Fashion Business: Trends & Technologies to Watch

Explore the future of fashion with AI, sustainability, digital product passports, and how PLM/ERP systems help brands stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

SUPPORT ARTICLE 1

Open Blog

How to Create Your First Tech Pack: A Beginner’s Guide

Joel Keneley

4 Min Read

Open Blog

Building a Sustainable Material Library: Tips for Eco-Conscious Fashion Brands

Learn how to build a sustainable material library for your fashion brand. Discover the best eco-friendly fabrics, key certifications, and how digital libraries streamline sourcing and R&D.

Sarah Devis

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Grading Made Easy: Understanding the Basics of Sizing for Your Clothing Line

Learn how grading works in fashion design, why it is essential for size consistency, and how a PLM system like KOBO can streamline the process for your clothing brand.

Micheal Smith

7-9 min read

Open Blog

Best Tools for Fashion Design: CLO3D, Adobe Illustrator, and Beyond

Discover the top fashion design software, including CLO3D, Adobe Illustrator, and other essential tools that streamline product development and integrate with PLM systems like KOBO.

Jenney Cord

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Mastering Color Management: How to Get Consistent Pantones Across All Products

Learn how to achieve consistent Pantone color matching across all products with expert color management techniques, digital color libraries, and PLM-integrated solutions like KOBO.

Emily Johnson

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

How to Find the Right Clothing Manufacturer: Vetting Suppliers for Quality & Ethics

Learn how to vet clothing manufacturers for quality, ethics, and reliability. This guide provides a step-by-step checklist, key questions to ask, and red flags to avoid when choosing a fashion production partner.

David Lee

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Understanding Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): What You Need to Know Before Negotiating

Learn how Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) impact fashion production, factors that influence MOQ requirements, and negotiation strategies to secure the best terms for your clothing brand.

Joel Keneley

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Streamlining Production: How a PLM System Can Improve Time-to-Market

Discover how a PLM system can streamline fashion production, reduce lead times, and optimize collaboration to bring products to market faster and more efficiently.

Sarah Devis

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Sustainability in the Supply Chain: Why Traceability Matters in Today’s Fashion Industry

Learn why supply chain traceability is essential for sustainability in fashion and how PLM and ERP systems enhance transparency, compliance, and ethical sourcing.

Micheal Smith

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

From Raw Materials to Finished Goods: Mapping Out Your End-to-End Workflow

Discover how PLM and ERP systems streamline the fashion supply chain, from raw material sourcing to finished goods, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and faster time-to-market.

Jenney Cord

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

When and Why to Consider a PLM or ERP for Your Fashion Brand

Learn when and why your fashion brand should implement a PLM or ERP system to solve challenges like tech pack mismanagement, poor collaboration, and inventory inefficiencies.

Emily Johnson

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Scaling Up Without Stress: Managing Rapid Growth in a Fashion Startup

Learn how to scale your fashion startup efficiently with resource planning, forecasting, and technology adoption to handle rapid growth without operational breakdowns.

David Lee

8-10 Min Read

All

Starting a Fashion Brand

Design & Product Development

Productivity

Strategies

Open Blog

Negotiating Retailer Agreements: Tips to Secure Fair Terms

Learn how to negotiate retailer agreements with confidence. This guide covers key wholesale contract terms, including MOQs, payment terms, markdown allowances, returns, and exclusivity.

8-10 minutes

Open Blog

The Key Tools Every Design Team Needs to Work Efficiently

Discover the essential tools every fashion design team needs to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve product development efficiency.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Why Accurate POM & BOM Management Reduces Production Errors

Learn how accurate POM (Points of Measurement) and BOM (Bill of Materials) management improves product consistency, reduces production errors, and streamlines fashion manufacturing.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

How Top Brands Are Streamlining Product Creation

Discover how leading fashion brands streamline product creation using PLM, automation, and data-driven workflows to accelerate design, sampling, and production.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Choosing the Right Business Model: Wholesale, Direct-to-Consumer, or Both?

Learn the pros and cons of wholesale vs. direct-to-consumer (DTC) business models for fashion brands, and how PLM/ERP systems optimize both approaches.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Finding Low Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): Top Strategies for Small Brands

Learn how to find fashion manufacturers with low MOQs, negotiate better terms, and scale your brand efficiently without overstocking or excessive upfront costs.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Do I Need a Trademark for My Fashion Brand? Protecting Your IP

Learn why trademarks are essential for fashion brands, how to register one, and how to protect your brand identity from legal pitfalls and counterfeits.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

How Much Does It Really Cost to Start a Fashion Brand?

Learn the real costs of starting a fashion brand, from materials and manufacturing to marketing and e-commerce, plus budgeting tips to maximize your investment.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your First Clothing Line

Follow this detailed step-by-step guide to launch your first clothing line, covering business registration, product development, sourcing, marketing, and early sales strategies.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

How to Start a Successful Fashion Brand: From Vision to Launch

Learn how to start a fashion brand from scratch, covering business setup, market research, design development, and the essential steps to launching successfully.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

Future-Proofing Your Fashion Business: Trends & Technologies to Watch

Explore the future of fashion with AI, sustainability, digital product passports, and how PLM/ERP systems help brands stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

8-10 min read

Open Blog

SUPPORT ARTICLE 1

Open Blog

How to Create Your First Tech Pack: A Beginner’s Guide

Joel Keneley

4 Min Read

Open Blog

Building a Sustainable Material Library: Tips for Eco-Conscious Fashion Brands

Learn how to build a sustainable material library for your fashion brand. Discover the best eco-friendly fabrics, key certifications, and how digital libraries streamline sourcing and R&D.

Sarah Devis

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Grading Made Easy: Understanding the Basics of Sizing for Your Clothing Line

Learn how grading works in fashion design, why it is essential for size consistency, and how a PLM system like KOBO can streamline the process for your clothing brand.

Micheal Smith

7-9 min read

Open Blog

Best Tools for Fashion Design: CLO3D, Adobe Illustrator, and Beyond

Discover the top fashion design software, including CLO3D, Adobe Illustrator, and other essential tools that streamline product development and integrate with PLM systems like KOBO.

Jenney Cord

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Mastering Color Management: How to Get Consistent Pantones Across All Products

Learn how to achieve consistent Pantone color matching across all products with expert color management techniques, digital color libraries, and PLM-integrated solutions like KOBO.

Emily Johnson

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

How to Find the Right Clothing Manufacturer: Vetting Suppliers for Quality & Ethics

David Lee

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Understanding Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): What You Need to Know Before Negotiating

Learn how Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) impact fashion production, factors that influence MOQ requirements, and negotiation strategies to secure the best terms for your clothing brand.

Joel Keneley

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Streamlining Production: How a PLM System Can Improve Time-to-Market

Discover how a PLM system can streamline fashion production, reduce lead times, and optimize collaboration to bring products to market faster and more efficiently.

Sarah Devis

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Sustainability in the Supply Chain: Why Traceability Matters in Today’s Fashion Industry

Learn why supply chain traceability is essential for sustainability in fashion and how PLM and ERP systems enhance transparency, compliance, and ethical sourcing.

Micheal Smith

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

From Raw Materials to Finished Goods: Mapping Out Your End-to-End Workflow

Discover how PLM and ERP systems streamline the fashion supply chain, from raw material sourcing to finished goods, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and faster time-to-market.

Jenney Cord

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

When and Why to Consider a PLM or ERP for Your Fashion Brand

Learn when and why your fashion brand should implement a PLM or ERP system to solve challenges like tech pack mismanagement, poor collaboration, and inventory inefficiencies.

Emily Johnson

8-10 Min Read

Open Blog

Scaling Up Without Stress: Managing Rapid Growth in a Fashion Startup

Learn how to scale your fashion startup efficiently with resource planning, forecasting, and technology adoption to handle rapid growth without operational breakdowns.

David Lee

8-10 Min Read

All

Starting a Fashion Brand

Design & Product Development

Productivity

Strategies

Open Blog

Negotiating Retailer Agreements: Tips to Secure Fair Terms

Learn how to negotiate retailer agreements with confidence. This guide covers key wholesale contract terms, including MOQs, payment terms, markdown allowances, returns, and exclusivity.

8-10 minutes

Open Blog

The Key Tools Every Design Team Needs to Work Efficiently

Discover the essential tools every fashion design team needs to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve product development efficiency.

8-10 min read

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