ERP For Shoe Production. Can I Use Microsoft Dynamics NAV?

Written on October 20, 2016 by Caterina Lyng

If you are looking for an ERP for shoe production, Microsoft Dynamics NAV can be a good option for your industry.

This blog post takes a look at how we at TRIMIT have transformed Dynamics NAV into an ERP for the footwear industry.

From General ERP to Footwear ERP

Over the years, many Microsoft partners have developed industry-specific solutions based on Dynamics NAV, and TRIMIT Fashion is one of these solutions.

The concept behind industry-specific solutions is that i.e. a footwear company does not have to spend time and money on customizing Dynamics NAV to its needs.

Instead, the company can buy a Dynamics NAV-based solution that is already specialized for the shoe industry. Such a solution comes with the features and functionality to solve most of the challenges faced by footwear companies.

Customized vs industry solution - Dynamics NAV

Single company carries the development vs. a whole network carries the development

Managing Shoe Production

Managing the details that go into producing shoes can be challenging. You need to keep track of i.e.:

  • Shoe variants (color, surface, sole, width, size)
  • Sales orders
  • BOMs
  • Raw materials
  • Assemblies
  • Deliveries
Shoe part definition

Shoe part definition

Just the BOMs ("recipes") for the shoes you offer can be complex. Here is an example for one single shoe:

  • 3 colors (black, brown, cognac)
  • x 2 surfaces (smooth or printed)
  • x 1 sole (rubber)
  • x 2 widths (G or H)
  • x 17 sizes (5-13)

In this example, the list results in 204 individual BOMs that you need to keep track of. - At the same time you are under pressure because you are in the fast-paced fashion industry. You need to be competitive and have precise insights into your business performance.

Specialized Footwear ERP

TRIMIT Fashion is a Microsoft certified solution developed to make it easy to manage and optimize your footwear business. The solution is based on input and best practices from the many companies we have worked with since 1990.

Our goal with the solution is to give you a complete overview of your business - from design to delivery.

The images below are a few screenshots from TRIMIT Fashion used for shoe production.

Managing shoe variants

Managing shoe variants

Shoe measurement chart

Measurement chart

Purchase order details for shoe. Multi-level BOMs

Purchase quote for raw materials for a production order. Multi-level BOMs

More Information

You can find more information about our software solution for the footwear industry on the page TRIMIT Fashion.

If you have questions please contact us at [email protected] or request a free demo.

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