With a number of software vendors out there, it is not difficult to imagine most of them must be using the product lifecycle management to develop software dedicated towards the fashion industry. They must be extensively utilising it for supporting the iterative processes of design and development (specifications, sourcing and engineering). In the same course, also developing a virtual collaborative environment for marketing and retail departments and giving them an opportunity to integrate product conception with a collections management process.

How it helps
Any product lifecycle management software allows for creation and easy structuring of collection process, while at the same time, providing intelligence, encouraging creativity and innovation. It also facilitates collaboration between designers and players involved in the product development cycle. Thereby, enabling designers to create their own collections, models, styles, components and materials out of the application’s memory and updating all modifications made to a style, colour or fabric in related product documentation.

Doing it through 3D
Representing a major breakthrough in CAD through realistic simulation and visualization of three-dimensional models in a broad range of colours and materials, 3D modelling enables one to precisely do style validation and review of the collections. An innovative technique, it reduces the number of physical prototypes required and facilitates communication both inside the company as well as between subcontractors and brands.

Once incorporated into pattern-making solutions, the product lifecycle management software enables automated processes to accelerate and further simplifies the grading activities for fashion companies to produce a time saving of up to seventy percent. Developed by the best IT organisations for the finest in the fashion industry, product lifecycle management software covers every aspect related to design, development and manufacturing of products from the very start till the end. It also responds to the major strategic challenges of professionals from this sector and includes pointers on how to manage new collections, reduce costs and go for quality improvement at the same time.

WFX is one of the leaders offering strategic software solutions for the apparel industry. The company’s product lifecycle management software caters to the specific requirements of top fashion brands, helping them create efficiencies of time and cost in their processes.