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Streamlining Production and Work-in-Progress (WIP) with AIMS360: A Guide to Smarter Apparel Operations

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Shahrooz Kohan

Streamlining Production and Work-in-Progress (WIP) with AIMS360: A Guide to Smarter Apparel Operations

Efficient production management is at the heart of every successful apparel brand. AIMS360 offers a comprehensive solution to simplify operations across production workflows, Work-in-Progress (WIP), vendor purchase orders (POs), and receipts. These tools integrate seamlessly to improve inventory accuracy and streamline vendor payment management.

Enhanced Production and WIP Oversight

AIMS360 empowers apparel businesses with detailed production tracking and WIP management. By providing real-time updates on production progress, brands can optimize their timelines, reduce delays, and ensure deliveries are on schedule. This level of oversight creates smoother workflows and enhances operational efficiency, making it easier to adapt to customer demands and market changes.

Vendor PO Receipts and Inventory Accuracy

Managing raw materials and finished goods is a critical component of any production process. AIMS360 automates the tracking of vendor POs and receipts, immediately updating inventory levels as items are received. This ensures inventory data is accurate and available in real time, helping brands minimize errors and maintain supply chain transparency. With this integration, materials can be efficiently allocated to production or used to replenish stock, keeping operations running seamlessly.

Vendor Payment Management with 3-Way Matching

AIMS360 takes vendor payment management to the next level with its 3-way matching system. This approach ensures financial accuracy by cross-verifying three critical elements before processing any payment:

Purchase Orders: Ensures the items and quantities match the original order.

Receipts: Confirms that the goods were received as expected.

Invoices: Verifies that the invoice aligns with both the PO and receipt.

By enforcing 3-way matching, AIMS360 eliminates discrepancies, prevents overpayments, and resolves potential disputes with vendors. This feature strengthens financial control while improving relationships with suppliers. Additionally, accurate payment management supports better cash flow planning and reduces administrative overhead.

Why It Matters for Growing Apparel Brands

Precise production tracking, inventory management, and payment processing are essential for scaling operations in the competitive apparel industry. AIMS360 provides the tools businesses need to streamline these processes, reduce manual errors, and ensure every step—from production to payments—is handled with efficiency and accuracy.

For apparel brands looking to optimize their operations, AIMS360 offers the ultimate solution to simplify production, enhance inventory control, and strengthen vendor partnerships.

Explore how AIMS360 can transform your production workflows and operational efficiency today!