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Across the entire
fashion cycle
From design to delivery - the attune demand cycle TM is an end-to-end ERP strategy based on proven solutions ERP accelerators to deliver added value through exceptional visibility. This enables fashion companies to respond immediately to consumer trends, seasonal variations, and shorter product lifecycles. While leveraging today's globalized production and distribution networks.

Graphical Planning Tool (GPT)

Overview
The attune Graphical Planning Tool is a user-friendly accelerator that extends the inter-operability of the SAP NetWeaver and Microsoft.NET development platforms. Completely integrated with SAP AFS attune offers a powerful process tool that heightens the overall control of manufacturing activities.

Planning Board
The tool provides a graphical representation of order allocation and open capacity for each work center. Orders are scheduled via simple drag-and-drop from the Order Pool to the Planning Board. All orders are represented by horizontal bars, based on specified timelines in the SAP factory calendar, displaying the distribution of multiple-day capacity requirements.

Analysis & Detail View
The tool provides key detailed information - operation dates and durations, inhouse availability dates for fabric and accessories, etc. - on a specific order, which can be customized per the customer’s requirement.

Highlights

  • Clear graphical analysis of current and future capacity to optimize capacity scheduling

  • Reduced manual intervention and vulnerability to human error

  • Bidirectional data flow with SAP AFS enables effective and comprehensive supply-chain management

  • Streamlined planning and production lead times to address fashion trends

attune Add-ons

Completely integrated for seamless interoperability

attune Add-ons are designed to maximize the power of the SAP Apparel & Footwear application, attune add-ons were created to reduce complexity often inherent fashion industry processes.