Production

9 articles on production.

Shoe last, tape measure and graded paper patterns in a technical fit studio
Industry and TrendsProduction

Most Women Wear the Wrong Shoe Size. Apparel Fit Has the Same Problem.

An RMIT study found most Australian women wear the wrong shoe size because length-only charts ignore width. The same gap hits apparel grading, returns and PLM.

10 September 2026 · 6 min read
Folded garments, fabric swatches and a costing spreadsheet on an Australian fashion merchandising table
Industry and TrendsProduction

Australian Fashion Is Still Selling. Margin Is the Real Test.

Australian clothing demand held in 2026. Gross margin did not. How StyleChain PLM costing, BOMs and specs protect full-price selling for apparel brands.

10 September 2026 · 7 min read
PLM vs Traditional Apparel Production: Why Fashion Brands Are Making the Switch
Industry and TrendsProduction

PLM vs Traditional Apparel Production: Why Fashion Brands Are Making the Switch

PLM vs traditional apparel production—plain-language comparison table, industry stats, before/after metrics, AI-assisted PLM perspective for forecasting, QC, and specs. StyleChain.

23 March 2026 · 8 min read
How Much Are Your Workarounds Really Costing You?
Production

How Much Are Your Workarounds Really Costing You?

Discover the hidden costs of relying on spreadsheets, email threads, and outdated tools in your product development process. This article breaks down the financial, operational, and emotional impact of disconnected workflows—and shows how a centralised PLM system can unlock efficiency, accuracy, and growth.

3 December 2025 · 4 min read
Deconstructing Complexity: How PLM Makes Multi-Season Collections Manageable
Product UpdatesProduction

Deconstructing Complexity: How PLM Makes Multi-Season Collections Manageable

Discover how PLM simplifies the complexity of managing multi-season fashion collections.

3 June 2025 · 2 min read
Moving Beyond Spreadsheets: The Evolution of Product Lifecycle Management in Apparel Production
Industry and TrendsProductionSustainability

Moving Beyond Spreadsheets: The Evolution of Product Lifecycle Management in Apparel Production

Discover why spreadsheets fall short in Apparel Product Lifecycle Management

12 July 2024 · 4 min read
How PLM Solutions for Apparel Businesses Came to Arise?
Industry and TrendsProduction

How PLM Solutions for Apparel Businesses Came to Arise?

Explore the evolution and emergence of PLM solutions tailored specifically for apparel businesses.

10 October 2023 · 5 min read
The Importance of Tracking Your Production Line
Industry and TrendsProduction

The Importance of Tracking Your Production Line

Explore the significance of tracking your production line for your business's success.

6 August 2023 · 4 min read
The Importance of Range Planning in Apparel Production
ProductionIndustry and Trends

The Importance of Range Planning in Apparel Production

Learn why range planning plays a crucial role in apparel production.

5 July 2023 · 3 min read