Fabrix star pupil

Bromleywear clothing Ltd has been manufacturing school uniforms since 1966, during which time the Auckland-based company has seen the New Zealand apparel industry transformed by the introduction of new technology.

In today’s highly competitive market, companies can’t afford not to have a reliable software system in place”, says Bromleywear Clothing accounts manager, Gill Reid.

The company installed the manufacturing module of the FABRIX software system in 1996, which was developed and written, by Wellington-based company DDNC Ltd, to suit the needs of the local apparel industry.

While Reid admits that the company isn’t utilising FABRIX to its full potential, the software system is nevertheless given a vigorous workout in managing Bromleywear Clothing’s sales, purchases and stock ledgers; all of which were previously done by hand. Reid is now very pleased to report hat the company’s accounting and stock balances are available to her at the mere touch of a button.

With the company manufacturing for retailers and schools throughout New Zealand, it’s vital for the make-to-order business that its fabric and component stock levels are carefully monitored to ensure fast turnaround and delivery of product to its customers.

Reid says that FABRIX was fully operational within a week of being installed, requiring only the sales, purchases and stock data to be inputted.

With Bromleywear clothing looking to upgrade its software system in the near future, Reid says: “We’ll definitely stick with DDNC – they suit our needs very well”.

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