Supply chain SaaS and retail software package supports real-time visibility across global franchising operations

Supply chain SaaS and retail software package supports real-time visibility across global franchising operations

Asda’s fashion brand George has started using supply chain IT from ediTRACK so that recently announced franchise partners, across the Middle East and Channel Islands, can track and manage the ordering and shipment of the latest clothing ranges.

EdiTRACK’s software as a service (SaaS) will give George franchisees visibility of where their stock is in the supply chain. It shows how and when the latest fashions will be delivered to their distribution hubs and container freight stations, covering areas from the UK to China and the Middle East. It also updates them on each product’s progress through quality control checks.

Managing supply chain process from end to end

The supply chain SaaS is also part of a broader supply chain management solution, which integrates an online ordering system developed by Momentis and software from other suppliers, including SAP.

Once franchisees have viewed and selected George products, the ediTRACK system converts the purchase order information into individual supplier orders. This process provides visibility of order and fulfilment processes to all parties involved, so they can manage authorisations and the movement of goods through the supply chain.

An unnamed spokesperson for George at Asda said: “Working with ediTRACK means our franchise partners can simply log onto one system and share definitive up-to-date information with their supply chain partners. This is going to save a huge amount of time, which is very important in the fast-changing fashion business.”