The current situation and significance of ERP logistics management in the clothing industry
Clothing production is a typical mass production and order production, in which logistics management plays a very important role. The seasonality and diversity of clothing products (styles, colors, sizes) pose higher requirements for logistics management. So, many leaders of clothing enterprises want to strengthen logistics management through clothing ERP systems, solve the problems they face such as excessive inventory, high logistics costs, slow response speed, management difficulties, and return troubles. Let's take a look at the current situation and trend of logistics development in China, as well as the specific meaning of logistics management in clothing ERP!
1、 The current situation and trend of logistics development in China.
1. It's the status quo. In the fierce market competition, more and more entrepreneurs realize that due to the particularity of the clothing market, they need to quickly respond to the support of the clothing ERP logistics system. The instability and liquidity of clothing enterprises determine the various challenges they face. How to reduce inventory, improve production and sales rates, and enhance the ability to grasp market changes is an urgent problem that needs to be solved.
2. It's a trend. Informatization and integration are the two fundamental characteristics that distinguish modern logistics from traditional logistics. Therefore, in order to develop and improve ERP logistics systems, clothing enterprises must make great efforts in informatization and integration. (1) The application of information technology in the logistics management system of the clothing industry. (2) It is the integration of logistics management and marketing strategies.
2、 The specific meaning of logistics management in clothing ERP.
The same goes for garment manufacturing and processing enterprises, which produce products according to certain processes by purchasing raw materials and using mechanical equipment Things are a key element in the production process. So the object of ERP logistics management in clothing enterprises is the entire supply, production, and sales process, which includes the following aspects:
1. Clothing accessory procurement - Using the theory and practice of logistics procurement management to purchase the raw materials required for clothing production. In addition to having knowledge of flour and accessories, personnel responsible for purchasing flour and accessories should also have the ability to conduct procurement activities, understand suppliers and market conditions, and coordinate suppliers effectively.
2. Fabric and accessory supplier management is an important component of supply chain management, including supplier selection, evaluation, price negotiation, and performance evaluation.
3. Inventory control of raw materials and products - Using logistics inventory control theory to control the quantity of raw material procurement and finished product inventory. Save company operating funds and reduce operational risks.
4. Finished garment management - Finished garments have multiple attributes such as color, size, and style, which pose certain difficulties to product management. ERP logistics management system should be used to strengthen this aspect of management.
5. Sales management - The packaging, transportation, distribution, and return of finished clothing products are key links in enterprise sales, which not only affect costs but also directly affect sales.
