Momentis Fashion System Overview
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Product Development (PDM, Sample Library)
Through product data management, you can streamline the entire style pre-production process including specification, sample creation, fabric tests, and lab tests. All pre-production information is consolidated and the technical specification package can be made available for a vendor to access electronically via Vendor Connect. A very flexible system, style specifications can be modified at any time and all the information, including multiple images, is stored in one central repository for all to access.
Tasks can be defined in Critical Path Management and alerts will be sent if a task is missed or late.
Style Adoption/Creation (Design Worksheet, Collection)
Upon design approval, a style can be adopted/created manually or automatically through some of our advanced modules, which keep track of the style’s entire lifecycle. All the style information for costing, purchasing, production (BOM), and other departments is centralized in one place, eliminating redundancy and inconsistencies.
Tasks can be defined in Critical Path Management and alerts will be sent if a task is missed or late.
Estimated Costing
Start the preliminary costing process of a design by electronically sending out RFQs to determine the final vendor. Once selected, the vendor can log in and view specification changes, and propose modifications. Garments can be costed out using multiple manufacturing zones (with all applicable duty and freight calculations built in), and accurate fabric, trim, and operation costs for a complete overview of your entire production costs.
Tasks can be defined in Critical Path Management and alerts will be sent if a task is missed or late.
Purchase Orders/Cutting Slips (Vendor/Contractor)
Purchase order creation can be done manually or automatically through some of our advanced modules. Once vendors/contractors are selected and a style is approved, purchase orders and cutting slips are generated based on sales orders and raw material purchase orders. Purchase orders, sent electronically (email, EDI) to the vendor, contain all packaging instructions, color and size breakdowns, style sketches, and all product specifications. Cutting slips contain information regarding the production process, including bill of materials (BOM), which include raw materials, trims, operations, and miscellaneous cost components.
Tasks can be defined in Critical Path Management and alerts will be sent if a task is missed or late.
In-transit/Logistics
Once the goods are ex-factory, you can monitor them every step of the way. Goods are tracked by shipment numbers and are generally assigned by the freight forwarder and transmitted electronically to the Momentis system. Traffic, in-transit costing details, and carton information can be carefully tracked so you know what was shipped, where the goods are, and what the actual cost is.
Tasks can be defined in Critical Path Management and alerts will be sent if a task is missed or late.
Allocation
Allocation is a rule-driven process that can be applied once a sales order has been created. The two options available are soft allocation (reshuffling the orders) and hard allocation (locking an order). Allocation rules can be set to look at inventory only, in-transit purchase orders, and/or purchase orders that are still in manufacturing. This flexible module allows immediate visibility on whether shipping windows are impacted by shifting dates or other extraneous forces (e.g., customer credit).
Receiving
The Warehousing (WMS) functions simplify the maintenance of accurate and reliable inventory. This module facilitates the entire shipping and invoicing process via automation by using bar coding and scanners to eliminate errors. Efficiency and accuracy is increased by keeping track of every item (raw material, finished good, and prepack), from the moment the goods arrive and are received into inventory, to warehouse location, and final shipping - the system automatically records and updates the status.
Sales Orders (Customer Service, EDI, Salesforce Connect)
Sales orders can be entered manually or electronically (via EDI) through Customer Service, via mobile pocket PCs through Salesforce Connect, or they can be generated automatically through Worksheet Design.
Customer service and sales can inquire on the status of orders, including expected delivery dates, and inventory availability to assist in the overall sales order process. Communication between head office and clients are improved, and errors from paper trails are reduced.
Tasks can be defined in Critical Path Management and alerts will be sent if a task is missed or late.
Picking Slips
Picking scenarios are rule-driven, with the ability to manipulate the picking selection prior to pick slip generation, and pick slips can be created from inventory, in-transit or purchase orders. The picking efficiency can be monitored and by scanning the goods, error are minimized.
Packing
After the picking slips have been generated, the goods are ready to be packed into cartons. Verification of stock units is done prior to being packed into cartons. Multiple shipments can be consolidated for export, and pro-forma documents meet cross-border paperwork requirements. With these and other automatic picking/packing processes, the system allows you to fill your orders quickly with fewer errors.
Invoicing/AR
Invoicing and consolidated invoicing is an automated process that happens once packing is complete. Each invoice displays all charges for each invoice line including tax, freight (via freight system interface), price, discount, and the ability to add miscellaneous, non-merchandise charges.
Return Authorization helps control the return and credit note process, so problem accounts can be easily targeted.
Accounts receivable functions enable you to manage your cash position and customer credit exposure by automatically checking customer credit before producing or shipping the goods. It also supports cash receipts, post-dated checks, and chargebacks.
Shipping
The system creates all the necessary documents including commercial invoices, textile declarations, and certificate requirements documents for cross-border shipping. The automatic functions allow you to get your goods from your warehouse to your client as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Actual Costing
The costing function allows you to do a proper inventory valuation and accurately determine gross profit by capturing all the factors that affect the actual cost of each style. By analyzing variances between estimated costs and actual costs you can precisely determine the true profitability of each style in a timely fashion. The system tracks and breaks down the costs associated with finished goods, including currency, exchange rates, duty, brokerage fees, freight charges, and any other miscellaneous charges.
Task-Tracking/Alerts
Our robust task-tracking system (Critical Path Management), allows companies to define key tasks, task dependencies, and milestones related to the pre-production and development of finished goods. Tasks are assigned to users and each user has the ability to search and inquire on their list of tasks with expected completion dates. The CPM module is tightly integrated with the rest of the application to simplify task execution and completion. When tasks are late, alerts are sent electronically to a recipient based on pre-defined rules, which helps in the overall decision-making process, and reduces potential delays and costs.
