BlueKaktus
Sourcing Platform
Digital sourcing solution that links clients &
suppliers in a faster and more efficient way
Key Benefits
Bluekaktus enables brands/ retailers to improve some of their key operational parameters. The platform works across
different business verticals including fashion, home furnishings, accessories, footwear and soft goods.
Better OTIF
Track and analyse data to
improve processes and ensure
better on time fulfilment
Improved Fulfillment Rate
Track and optimize inventory to
ensure an improved fulfilment
rate
Reduced Back-Charge
Record transactions
automatically based on actual
operations
Lead Time Reduction
Timely notifications and
tracking of bottlenecks help
reduce the lead time

Identification of Focus
Areas
Machine learning algorithms
help identify and track KPIs
Improved Visibility
Through tracking of entire
product lifecycle
Seamless Communication
Seamless communication
between different
departments
Increased Sales
Improved understanding of
sales information and quicker
reaction
Boosting Key Metrics

Lead Time
Compressor
15-20%

Merchandiser Productivity Enhancer
100-200%

Quality
Enhancer
50-100%

Improved Inventory
Manager
50-100%

Improved Bottom
Lines
40-80%

Savings on
Cost
5-7%
Key Offerings
Bluekaktus is bridging the digital gap in the apparel & lifestyle industry’s supply chain through a comprehensive
sourcing software suite. Bluekaktus enables brands/ retailers to build a supply chain that is digitally connected and is
flexible, scalable and transparent

Product Development
BlueKaktus sourcing software assists in timely costing and quick response to RFQ through its product development module. This module keeps a track of development history from inquiry to order placement.
- Track samples by item, category, brand, geography or merchant
- Update BOM automatically
- Tech-pack creation within seconds
- Theme/ collection/ brand/ category wise planning
- Generate & track KPIs for stakeholders in the system
Concept to Shelf
Concept to Shelf
Concept to Shelf module helps in setting up multi-departmental CTS workflow calendars that can be configured on the basis of seasons, drops, months etc. It enables a collaborative etwork that creates a resilient and innovative operational supply chain. The main features are:
- Configure tasks at both micro and macro level.
- Buying/ development plans updated in real-time.
- Mark activity completion in the system for transparency among various stakeholders.
- Interactive trackers and analytical dashboards.
- Track & update line plans with a single click to ensure inter/ intra departmental collaboration.


Design Collaboration
Design Collaboration
Design Collaboration tool aggregates designs and information such as MOQ, Cost & Lead times etc. from vendors for a seamless collaboration between designers, vendors & buyers. It encompasses fabric & garment catalogues in an easy to use interface for vendors/ designers. Its main features are:
- Share latest fabric & garment collections in real-time
- Ability to rate the designs from various stakeholders
- Track buyer and vendor development requests
- Intreractive dashboards that show hit rates & collection status
Auto Capacity Tool
Auto Capacity Tool
Plan thousands of styles in a matter of seconds using an automated merit-based allocation tool that takes into consideration, quality, cost, on-time performance, sampling and ESG rating of vendors. The Raw Material planning also gets aligned automatically and all stakeholders are informed and updated in real-time. Main features are:
- Blocks optimum stock capacities at vendors automatically.
- Eliminates the chances of over and under utilization of capacity.
- Auto allocation of orders on the basis of ML predictions of past data and current constraints.
- Efficient allocation results in better OTIFs.


Time and Action Calendar
BlueKaktus Time and Action module is the most effective system that allows stakeholders to track the activities and build transparency in the organisation. The system offers timely alerts and notifications for corrective measures to reduce errors and rework.
- Auto-generation of TNA based on predefined templates
- Mobile application
- Timely alerts and notifications
- Order lifecycle management
- Fill-rates & lead-time analysis
- Graphical dashboards
- ORM (Order Review Meeting) at a glance
Compliance
capabilities. With automation and real-time access to
information,
Compliance
BlueKaktus has regulatory compliance tracking capabilities. With automation and real-time access to information, it streamlines the processes and makes it easier for apparel organizations to ensure that regulatory compliance challenges are met on time.
- Automated compliance document creation
- Integrated compliance checks and improved communication
- Track vendor’s factory QMS audits on real-time
- Visual dashboards for compliance tracking
- Vendor rating based on point scorecard
- Both on premise and cloud deployment


Quality
BlueKaktus automates the quality control process by enabling QC personnel to conduct, capture and record quality inspections both onsite and offsite with any android/ iOS-enabled mobile device, making the entire process quicker and error-free. QCs can keep track of all inspection activities being carried out on a real-time basis.
- Capturing of pictures through mobile, assisting in on-time defects redressal
- On-field generation of reports by QC
- Micromanagement of processes by quality manager through geo-tagging
- Inbuilt AQL charts which assist in selecting a standard sample size
- Pre-defined criteria for sample inspection
- Quality dashboard providing analysis of defects visually
Auto Replenishment System
ARS tool analyses inventory levels and lead times on a real-time basis. It proactively plans and re-orders stock to meet future sales requirements. This is done by intimating suppliers to place orders for raw material in the right quantity and at the right time. This accurate planning is based on the sales data updated by the retailer on a daily basis.
- Track and optimize inventory levels both at vendor and warehouse
- Auto-generation of replenishment orders
- Monitor vendor dispatch and production order with a single click
- Reduce Inventory holding by 40-50% while maintaining SLA levels
- Track actual sales data against the sales projections


Integration
BlueKaktus Integrates with standard ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365. In addition to that it can also be integrated with industry specific softwares such as:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Clo
- Centric
- Optitex
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- Phone Number
- Locations
D-104, Okhla Industrial Area Phase – I, New Delhi – 110020, India