Materials Management for A2000 ERP

A2000’s Materials Management capabilities provide comprehensive control over procurement, inventory, and material flow throughout the fashion supply chain. The system tracks raw materials, trims, findings, and finished goods across multiple locations with real-time visibility into stock positions, costs, and availability.

Materials Management features include

Inventory Control & Tracking – Monitor inventory levels across warehouses and manufacturing facilities with instant updates as materials move through receiving, production, and distribution. The system maintains detailed records by style, color, size, SKU, and lot number, ensuring precise tracking for quality control and traceability requirements.

Procurement & Vendor Management – Streamline purchase order creation with automated reorder points, vendor performance tracking, and integrated communications through the Vendor Portal module. Direct connections enable suppliers to view POs, submit advance ship notices, and update delivery schedules without manual data entry.

Warehouse Management Integration – Native WMS functionality coordinates receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping operations with barcode scanning support and location-based inventory management. The system optimizes warehouse workflows while maintaining accurate inventory counts and minimizing fulfillment errors.

Cost Management – Track landed costs including freight, duties, and fees with multi-currency support for international sourcing. The system maintains cost history and provides visibility into material price fluctuations to support better purchasing decisions and margin analysis.

Real-Time Visibility – Access current inventory positions, pending receipts, and committed quantities across the entire operation without waiting for batch updates or end-of-day processing, enabling informed decisions about material availability for production and customer orders.