What is Apparel Connect?
Apparel Connect is a comprehensive supplier and factory management software designed specifically for the apparel and footwear industry. It consolidates supplier and factory data into a centralized database to give companies complete visibility into their supply chain.
Key features include:
- Supplier and factory profiles - Store key information like contacts, location, capabilities, compliance status, certificates, restrictions, audit scores, etc.
- Relationship management - Manage interactions with suppliers and monitor performance over time.
- Audit management - Schedule audits, track findings and corrective actions.
- Compliance monitoring - Ensure suppliers meet standards and code of conduct policies.
- Reporting and analytics - Gain insights through custom reports and dashboards.
- Sustainability tracking - Monitor sustainability initiatives like water use, energy consumption at supplier facilities.
- Supplier comparison - Benchmark and compare supplier options when sourcing new styles or orders.
- Supply chain mapping - Visual map of your end-to-end supply chain.
By centralizing supplier data and interactions, Apparel Connect makes supply chain management more efficient, improving visibility and providing insights to help apparel companies make better sourcing decisions.