In the complex and dynamic fashion logistics sector, accurate stock management plays a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency, Customer satisfaction and market competitiveness. Collaborating with important companies in the sector, we are constantly faced with the challenge of optimizing activities in a context characterized by rapidly evolving trends, seasonal cycles, market dynamism, omni-channel sales and changing consumer needs. Knowing the dynamics of warehouse logistics dedicated to Fashion & Luxury companies is essential in order to optimize the Supply Chain and the operations that characterize it. In this context, the correct management of goods in storage plays a decisive role in the success of company processes. Here below we describe the factors that influence our evaluation and the approach that guides us in the planning and management of the stock for our Customers.

Our method

Demand forecasting and expert advice

The demand forecasting process implies in-depth knowledge of the reference sector, which is based on expertise acquired over the years, study of emerging changes and innovations, knowledge of the production and distribution markets, understanding of timing and purchasing behaviour. These are the factors that allow us to anticipate the needs of our Customers and formulate tailor-made expert advice, capable of identifying the optimal logistics management.

Data analysis and custom-made project

The detailed analysis of the Supply Chain and the data provided by our Customers is an essential step to configure a warehouse managed professionally. The analytical and personalized study of flows and stocks allows us to identify and activate the ideal storage models. From the Technical Box to the Customer Box, with the respective operational applications, our task is to develop tailor-made logistics projects, aimed at:

• eliminate critical issues in processes
• optimize spaces and related management costs
• improve performances and transit-times
• identify the key factors for the strategic development of the business

Traceability and monitoring

The warehouse management system plays a central role in the activation of a quality and cutting-edge logistics service. Relying on an IT system like ours, developed and managed internally, means ensuring the strength of a technical and operational structure that looks at innovation and specific Customer needs. Stock mapping and garments handling via WMS allow for digital management of the warehouse and tracking of the products in their progress steps, from the inbound to the outbound. This tool allows us to constantly monitor stocks, identify and correct anomalies and improve operational efficiency.

Key factors

Categorization of goods

One of the first aspects to consider is the identification and classification of the goods to be managed. Knowing the product categories, seasonality and collections is important to prepare suitable and equipped spaces, ensuring the quality of the products in storage, efficiency in handling and fluidity of the inventory rotation.

Maximum stock level

Another fundamental element is the maximum stock level estimate, in order to define the correct size of inventory and its management. The accurate definition of the maximum stock level for each warehouse in terms of volumes and timing allows us to ensure service levels, cost control and issue management.

Quantity per reference

Logistics in the fashion sector has always been characterized by multi-reference articles. Warehouse configuration and control based on the detailed analysis of the SKUs and their respective quantity, has a significant impact on productivity and rational inventory management, improving performance and anticipating stockouts.

Inventory rotation and planning

The warehouse organization based on the high or low rotation of each item allows us to improve transit-times and optimize the available space. The planning of inflow and outflow of goods allows us to define a strategic and dynamic warehouse management, identifying the suitable operational storage method.

Omni-channel sales

A structured business implies the simultaneous presence of different sales channels to serve, each with its own peculiarities. An efficient stock management must take into account the various factors that influence the preparation of the goods and implies the correct positioning of the items within the warehouse, in order to satisfy the different requests, in compliance with the expected volumes and timing.

The advantages of a proper warehouse management for the Fashion & Luxury sector

Adapting stock management to different needs is crucial to ensure a flexible, reliable and successful service. Choosing a Logistic Partner specialized in this sector means:

• flow optimization
• improvement of transit-time
• Customer satisfaction
• inventory monitoring
• rationalization of spaces
• resolution of critical issues
• digitalization of processes
• increase in cost saving

Our structure allows us to accompany Customers in the management of their products, through a relationship of close collaboration, communication and strategic vision.