The fashion industry is fast-moving and businesses need reliable systems to manage everything from design to production. Manual processes and outdated tools slow teams down, create inefficiencies and make it difficult to maintain accuracy across product lines.
PLM software (Product Lifecycle Management) is designed to fix these issues by centralising data, improving communication and automating essential processes. StylePack PLM is built specifically for fashion brands, helping them navigate industry challenges and work smarter.
Here are five of the biggest challenges fashion companies face—and how StylePack PLM helps solve them.
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1. Managing Complex Product Development
Bringing a product from concept to production requires input from multiple teams. Without a structured system, design files, material specs and approvals can easily get lost, leading to costly delays.
How StylePack PLM Helps:
- Centralises all product information, ensuring teams work from a single source of truth.
- Tracks revisions, so designers, buyers and manufacturers always have access to the latest version.
- Reduces reliance on spreadsheets and emails, speeding up decision-making and approvals.
With PLM software, brands can keep product development on schedule, ensuring that collections are ready for production without last-minute changes.
2. Supply Chain Disruptions and Miscommunication
Fashion brands rely on multiple suppliers and manufacturers, often spread across different regions. Keeping track of material orders, production schedules and quality control manually is time-consuming and increases the risk of errors.
How StylePack PLM Helps:
- Provides real-time visibility into supplier status, reducing the risk of unexpected delays.
- Allows teams to track raw materials, production progress and shipping schedules in one place.
- Improves collaboration between brands and suppliers, ensuring accurate orders and fewer production issues.
By giving brands better control over their supply chain, PLM software helps reduce delays and ensures a smoother production process.
3. Keeping Costs Under Control
Material prices fluctuate and labour costs vary across suppliers. Without a structured approach, brands struggle to track costs and maintain profitability.
How StylePack PLM Helps:
- Provides real-time cost breakdowns, helping brands track expenses at every stage.
- Enables quick comparisons between suppliers and materials to find the most cost-effective options.
- Supports multi-currency pricing, essential for businesses working with international suppliers.
By making cost tracking easier, StylePack PLM ensures that brands maintain healthy profit margins and avoid unnecessary expenses.
4. Lack of Collaboration Between Teams
Fashion companies have multiple departments involved in product creation—design, sourcing, merchandising and production. Without a unified system, information is scattered, leading to miscommunication and delays.
How StylePack PLM Helps:
- Allows teams to share and update product information in real-time.
- Keeps track of key deadlines, ensuring that departments stay aligned throughout the production cycle.
- Reduces the risk of errors caused by outdated information or missed updates.
With PLM software, brands can improve internal communication, making sure that everyone stays on the same page.
5. Meeting Compliance and Sustainability Standards
Sustainability is no longer optional in fashion. Consumers and regulators expect brands to be transparent about their supply chain, materials and environmental impact. Manually tracking sustainability efforts is difficult, especially for large product lines.
How StylePack PLM Helps:
- Stores compliance records, certifications and supplier audits in one place.
- Helps brands track material sourcing to ensure sustainable practices.
- Improves reporting, making it easier to prove compliance with industry regulations.
By simplifying compliance management, PLM software helps fashion brands meet sustainability goals without added complexity.
Why Fashion Brands Need PLM Software
Fashion brands that still rely on spreadsheets and disconnected systems risk falling behind. StylePack PLM provides a structured, reliable way to manage product development, supply chains and compliance—ensuring that businesses operate more efficiently and competitively.
If your brand is struggling with design delays, supply chain issues or cost control, it’s time to invest in a smarter solution.
Explore StylePack PLM with Vetigraph
At Vetigraph, we provide industry-leading PLM software designed to help fashion businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency. Our solutions support brands of all sizes, from independent designers to large-scale manufacturers.Â