Whether you are sourcing softlines or hardlines, there is an acute need to ensure the product meets your specifications. In the case of apparel this means that the points of measure must be as specified or within tolerance during fit evaluations, whilst in the case of hardlines, it is about ensuring the dimensions and packaging conforms to the technical specification created at the packaging design stage.

4Quality allows users to stay on top of the latest revisions and versions of quality documents through the design, pre-production, production, shipment and delivery processes. 4Retail’s collaborative software allows for workflow to be established that can manage the sampling, testing and final approval processes ensuring production is based on the agreed specification and minimising quality issues. 

4Quality’s document management system enables retailers to provide a more consistent fit across divisions. By collaborating and communicating using the on demand collaborative system, 4Quality increases customer satisfaction, reduces returns and therefore increases profit. 

4Quality enables ongoing communication among supply chain partners throughout the product development cycle, providing the visibility of and the ability to manage and control the flow of documents and information around the quality process. This ensures merchandise can remain on track and reduces the problems caused by faulty design or quality issues.