How SaaS is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management
Software as a Service (SaaS) has transformed supply chain management and logistics operations in recent years. As technology has advanced to where a significant
Software as a Service (SaaS) has transformed supply chain management and logistics operations in recent years. As technology has advanced to where a significant
“Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” — John Adams My career inception commenced by climbing through the ranks of urban and streetwear brands
Data on its own does not serve any use to a business unless it can be harnessed in analytics to help bring about an
It is an open secret that the fashion industry is guilty of overproduction. It is not only a problem, but it has also become
A company’s supply chain hosts thousands, if not millions, of pieces of valuable data. From the early stages of product conception, all the way
For more than a decade, Software as a Service (SaaS), providers, in the beginning, did not come with a complete integration solution. Today, SaaS
Supply chain management can be a real headache for a business. Having what is essentially a production line that can span the globe, it’s
As many of us continue to work remotely to protect our colleagues, families, and loved ones, the days roll into nights, which extend into
Powered by fashion-tech innovation, e-commerce has turned into a social experience where social shopping is becoming the norm. Many fashion businesses that want to
The fact that the world of e-commerce is built on stiff competition is not an overstatement, but an observation. Those businesses looking to stay
The market for personal protective equipment—or PPE—continues to grow in the current age of coronavirus. There are many companies involved in PPE production, from
Over time, technology has played an essential part in the progress of the human race. The Industrial Revolution, electricity, airplanes, locomotives, automobiles, computers, radio
An Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP) platform integrates processes needed to run a company into a single system. These core processes include finance, HR, manufacturing,
Being able to create a sustainable textile supply chain successfully has become the holy grail for the denim industry. Driven by the fact that
The world has become a truly global economy. The increased ease with which goods can be ordered and transported from the other side of
As an end-to-end supply chain management system, the Sucuhi GRID incorporates aspects of PLM and ERP software. While the GRID can serve as a
One of the critical integration points is sales channels when looking at the Suuchi GRID spanning across the entire supply chain. The GRID connects
There has always been a constant buzz around the fascinating idea behind 3D printing technology. From small scale to significant adoption, the 3D printing
Besides fundamentally shifting everyday life, COVID-19 transformed the way businesses structure their organization to drive collaboration across teams. Before the pandemic, many companies had
It is no longer about a business choosing to lessen its environmental and social impact; its instead expected that fashion companies find different ways
The world is rapidly evolving due to technology’s growing ability to deliver seamless remote functionality in the form of cloud-based applications, both at the
One of my proudest moments, before I sent my daughter to graduate school in London, was the letter I wrote to her. In it,
Imagine if apparel manufacturers could manufacture clothes with the ability to protect the wearer from COVID-19? Well, Italian luxury manufacturer, the Albini Group, has
As we’ve mentioned before, Suuchi Inc. was the first customer of the GRID to ensure that we developed our software as a solution to
From factories in Bangladesh to cotton farms in India, there is no denying that the fashion industry’s complex supply chain is going under fundamental
As businesses take the first steps of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we already see massive shifts in the way companies are looking at
Few industries are in such a constant state of evolution as the fashion industry, so it makes sense that the systems you employ need
Digital photography. Penicillin. Radar. Kleenex. Law of Gravity. What we now call Kleenex evolved from crepe paper initially used as a gas mask filter.
Dear apparel manufacturers: Now is the time to let go of the Henry Ford in-line manufacturing system, a method that has been used by
It’s no secret that having a digital trail of your supply chain leads to greater transparency within your organization, but did you know that
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is on the way, according to experts and news reports, which means that no one has the
As the world of manufacturing and retail continues to evolve, more businesses are looking at their internal processes for increased revenue. Shaving the margin
Just like most other organizations, Suuchi is working remotely. For most of the departments, this was an adjustment; some of the staff had never
Before this pandemic occurred, many companies operated and managed their supply chains using antiquated methods, such as spreadsheets and emails. COVID-19 has put every
When the COVID-19 outbreak emerged, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged all manufacturers to increase the production of PPE significantly. Even as manufacturers across
If your calling is to be a fashion entrepreneur in today’s digital age, you will need specific tools in your arsenal capable of taking
Many states are now taking steps to reopen, which allows businesses to return to their “normal” operating procedures. However, the pandemic is forcing companies
Last month, the online platform for fashion and lifestyle Zalando announced their new collaboration to accelerate a global sustainability standard in the fashion industry.
As the Head of Platform Delivery at Suuchi Inc., the Founder of both a consultancy company and a mentorship program for high school/college students,
It’s easy to talk about what a good leader looks like, but here at Suuchi, we strive to be the best example of strong
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) serve as two cogs in a larger machine that helps streamline businesses with manufacturing and
As the fashion industry continues to fight the negative impact brought on by COVID-19, some of the most prominent players are coming up with
The world has had no choice but to adapt to a new normal, but how we adjust to those realities is up to us. Many
The apparel market, which is worth $65 billion, has an enormous waste problem. Whether worn by a consumer or not, over 80% of manufactured
When looking into software to help manage your business, it can feel a bit like wading through word-soup. There are many acronyms to wrap
Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is arguably one of the most memorable speeches in history. Seemingly a simple phrase, the meaning
Back in 2014, Francis Bitonti commented during an interview with Design Boom, that the fashion industry’s adoption of technology was many years behind other
I’m happy to share some of the design approaches we have taken in developing the Suuchi GRID, our proprietary supply chain management software. As
As states begin to reopen and move to a new normal, businesses are taking the first steps to return to their standard operations. In
COVID-19 has affected various industries in ways that they would never have foreseen. As the economic fallout continues, very few companies have been “immune”
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and product lifecycle management are complementary tools that serve particular business needs. They are not, as is sometimes believed, alternative
A business is a complicated animal with many moving parts. Keeping all those parts running smoothly and efficiently is no small feat! One of
What a time we are living in. Decisions we make daily have an immediate impact on those within our now combined physical and virtual
As we continue to persevere through this pandemic, we’ve faced plenty of obstacles, but have also seen new opportunities arise for business to explore.
The COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented amount of pressure on business owners and decision-makers across the globe. As an executive leader, there has
Sometimes viewed as a non-essential industry, the fashion business has been proving itself useful in the past few months. It is an industry that
Witty aphorisms adorn the light beige walls of our now lonely Suuchi office. And while they are, of course, meant to instruct behavior, we
Much of the world has relied on very few sources to manufacture their products. Industries from healthcare to fashion and beauty have been heavily primarily
Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered the high demand for PPE and other essential products as our heroes on the frontlines continue to
It’s no secret that the U.S., as well as many other countries, are depending on China to supply them with the much-needed, medical-grade, PPE. This
Although apparel supply chains have become more complex and demanding, to prevent a bleak future, we can no longer ignore the elephant in the
Even though COVID-19 continues to turn the world on its head, states across the country are beginning to reopen businesses and lift their stay-at-home
We are all anxious to see the world economy begin running again but need to be prepared to see significant shifts in the way
We are living through history in the making as the world around us continues to evolve. While Suuchi has become an industry leader for
As fashion businesses continue to try and figure out how they can change their path going forward, experts like Elizabeth L Cline, author of
Whether fashion businesses are ready for it or not, it has been prophesied that a new world is emerging. These fundamental changes could potentially
“Coronavirus will not end globalization, but it will change it”, wrote Beata Javorcik in an FT article. “That’s what viruses force us to do”,
We continue to persevere through the madness brought upon us by COVID-19. Another week has passed, and businesses are looking for ways to innovate
It’s the 4th week of our newsletter and times continues to move at hyperspeed, but at the same time, at snail pace. The world
We have all heard of 3D Printing technology. First introduced nearly 30 years ago, the cost-effective manufacturing process has in the last few years
Another week has passed and like last time, it feels like we’ve all aged a few years. With the constant ups and downs in
A ‘Rosie the Riveter’ moment represents a time when women famously took over factories to manufacture equipment for the war effort during World War
So much has happened in the last seven days that it feels like months have passed since the last email (read here) so we’re
In these newsletters, we’ll include industry news, our take to what supply chain participants (i.e. brands, retailers, factories, etc.) can do during these times,
Supply chain processes in the fashion industry haven’t been re-evaluated since the industrial revolution. As technology continues to evolve to streamline these antiquated, manual
Denim is a wardrobe must-have with mass appeal. We all have something denim in our closet; whether it be a pair of jeans or
Suuchi Inc. is dedicated to always providing our brands, employees, and stakeholders with transparent communication, so we find it imperative that we address the
Did you know that according to McKinsey Industry report, “The State of Fashion 2019”, 90% of young consumers today believe companies have a responsibility
There is a bubbling revolution rising in the fashion industry. It is demanding that supply chains become leaner and greener. Transparency can no longer
In the last few weeks, we have been exposed to headlines like; ‘The Coronavirus is Throwing Fashion’s Supply Chain into Disarray’ and ‘The Coronavirus
Although it is early days, there has been quite a buzz in the last 12 months about the capabilities that 5G will bring to
Supply chains are becoming more and more digital, thanks to digital technology-powered processes, approaches and tools. As the digital supply network (DSN) becomes much
If you did not already know, the smartest fashion businesses are not connected for the sake of it, or because it’s the trendy thing
In 2018, Janice Wang, Chief Executive of Alvanon, said that “technology-driven supply chains are more important than design,” adding “an analogue supply chain is
Learn how Crimson Heart Maternity partnered with Suuchi to scale her brand to the next level. Watch X Marks the Spot now. In our
There are interesting and massive industries in the world – construction, education, insurance, logistics, and more – that are ripe for reinvention. Innovative software
Behind the Seams is Suuchi Inc.’s video series where we sit down with our brands to discuss their company’s journey, how our technology and
The Business of Fashion recently discussed what pioneer direct to consumer (D2C) brands will look like moving into 2020 and beyond. We have seen
Suuchi Inc. is dedicated to democratizing the fashion industry for all entrepreneurs to have a seat at the table. Through our full suite of
“Business of Fashion’s” (BoF), The State of Fashion 2019, reports that the apparel consumer has become more distrusting to companies who do not offer
We are excited to bring you another episode of our video series Behind The Seams, a platform focused on highlighting some of our favorite
On December 15th, the U.S. is still set to impose tariffs on Chinese goods. All industries are at risk –especially apparel since about 4.3
Even with all the technological advances in Meteorology, predicting weather will never be an exact science. Bad weather (super storms, tornados, earthquakes, etc…) can
Fashion Revolution recently released its 2019 Impact Report. Fashion Revolution is a #MakeShiftHappen leader when it comes to positively shifting the fashion industry. It
Is retail shopping obsolete? E-commerce markets are on the rise. Digital conglomerates like Amazon are raking in billions as the evolution of digital consumerism
As a fan of cellulosic fibers with a focus specifically on sustainably sourced tree fabrics with hypoallergenic properties, over the last year, Naia has
Described as the most significant step towards the Industrial Internet of Things by various industry insiders, digital transformation could be ripe for adoption. Complementing
The apparel industry is one of the few industries where viral brands can pop up overnight. Thanks to the rise of influencer marketing and
Today we released the newest installment of our “Inside Suuchi” series, which focuses on how our Suuchi Inc team uses their in-house tech. This week,
In the last couple of years, luxury clothing brands have been embracing innovation as the critical driver for their online and offline solutions. Looking
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