FOOTWEAR

Tackle your greatest challenges one step at a time

In the intricate world of footwear, precision is paramount. As industry insiders specialising in all things fashion and apparel we get the unique challenges. From refining manufacturing processes to optimising wholesale operations and creating seamless retail experiences, we understand the nuances that set footwear apart.

The footwear industry presents distinctive challenges. From shoes to trainers and protective boots, each footwear category requires specialised attention. Footwear brands grapple with material nuances such as cellulose board, insoles, buckles, laces, and foam — a complexity not shared by other fashion verticals.
Amidst the ever-changing landscape of consumer preferences, intense competition, supply chain disruptions, economic pressures, and the surging demand for sustainability, K3 navigates the complexities with expertise, ensuring that every facet of your business can thrive.

86%

• 86% of fashion, apparel, and footwear retailers say their #1 cause of internal bottlenecks is a lack of visibility over operations and inventory

53%

53% of fashion, apparel, and footwear retailers cited breadth of functionality as a cause of internal bottlenecks

45%

Only 45% of fashion, apparel, and footwear retailers have one source of data for inventory and ERP processes

81%

81% of fashion, apparel, and footwear retailers believe ERP solutions can help make the fashion industry more sustainable

Elevate your footwear business with K3: Precision in every step

Breadth of functionality:

ERP solutions enhanced with dedicated and standardised fashion functionality ensure brands benefit from the best-in-breed processes that minimise complexity and drive operational excellence.

Single source of data truth:

Fashion solutions unify disparate data sources into a single repository, enabling brands to dispense inaccurate information and glean intelligent insights on their customers’ behaviours and preferences.

Supply chain visibility:

Digital solutions offer real-time visibility into the supply chain, helping footwear brands manage inventory levels more efficiently, reduce lead times, and respond promptly to changes in demand.

Improved forecasting:

Digital ERP solutions enable brands to leverage historical sales data and market trend analyses to drive smarter decisions on inventory levels and production schedules.

K3 is here to resolve your biggest challenges.

At K3, we believe in supporting companies throughout every stage of the concept-to-consumer lifecycle, and that’s why our solutions are built to alleviate the footwear industry’s greatest pains.

Effortlessly manage colour,
size and fit variants:

Our solutions empower brands to seamlessly and easily manage footwear items and their respective colour, size, and fit variants to boost back-office efficiency and maintain absolute control.

Efficiently handle
channel management:

Our solutions offer comprehensive channel management functionality that enable footwear brands to effortlessly handle their stock and customer engagements across wholesale, retail, and eCommerce channels.

Easily reduce complexity
and drive efficiency:

Our solutions are embedded within the Dynamics 365 platforms’ technical infrastructures to eliminate the need for external inputs like APIs to minimise complexity and boost operational efficiency.

Ensure product
longevity:

Our solution offers robust Product Lifecycle Management functionality, empowering footwear brands to enhance the longevity and durability of their products. This ensures satisfied customers and longer product life cycles.