PolyPm : Workshop Software for Apparel Manufacturing

PolyPM is an integrated PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP system tailored for apparel, textile, and sewn products manufacturers. It is designed to manage the complete lifecycle of product development and production, from design to cutting, sewing, and shipping—making it particularly relevant for workshops that handle make-to-order or make-to-stock fashion and technical textile products. PolyPM supports businesses of various sizes, from small design studios to full-scale factories, with tools built around the specific needs of fabric and garment production.

The software combines production planning, inventory control, shop floor tracking, and costing into one unified platform, with a strong focus on handling style-level data, color/size matrices, and work order management in cut-and-sew environments.

What are the main features of PolyPM?

Product lifecycle and style management

PolyPM includes a comprehensive PLM module that helps manage every detail of style development before production begins.

• Style specifications with fabrics, trims, and construction details
• Versioning and revision control of styles and tech packs
• Color and size matrix support for style variants
• Workflow tracking from initial design through approvals

Work order and production tracking

The ERP component of PolyPM offers detailed production order management, tailored to workshop environments.

• Generation of work orders with size/color breakdowns
• Tracking of order progress across cutting, sewing, finishing
• Real-time shop floor visibility of WIP (work-in-progress)
• Assignment of tasks by operator or workstation

Inventory and raw material control

PolyPM provides material tracking at the roll, lot, and piece level to ensure accurate consumption and replenishment.

• Multi-level BOMs (bill of materials) linked to styles and orders
• Raw material allocation by order or batch
• Automatic stock updates based on usage and receipt
• Support for roll-level fabric inventory and dye lots

Purchasing and vendor management

The system includes tools to manage procurement and vendor performance, essential for sourcing-dependent industries.

• Purchase orders for fabrics, trims, packaging, and services
• Vendor profiles with lead times, pricing, and performance history
• Receipt tracking and linking to production orders
• Alerts for late or incomplete deliveries

Costing and order profitability

PolyPM allows for cost tracking at every stage, supporting precise pricing and margin management.

• Cost calculation by style, order, or batch
• Comparison of estimated vs. actual costs
• Labor and overhead allocation per operation or workstation
• Profitability reports by customer, product, or season

Why choose PolyPM?

• Purpose-built for textile and apparel workshops, not a generic ERP
• Fully integrated PLM + ERP, covering design through production
• Handles complex variants (color, size, fabric types) with precision
• Real-time visibility into production and materials, down to roll level
• Strong industry feedback for handling style-specific workflows and costing

PolyPM is best suited for manufacturers of garments, home textiles, and sewn products who require integrated planning, production, and product management capabilities tailored to the unique needs of the textile sector.