Step-by-step tutorials for fashion product teams
The BOM and costing section of ATFT How-To.
FOB and landed cost look like two versions of the same number, but they answer different questions. This guide breaks down each cost component and shows you which figure to reach for at every stage from initial quote to margin review.
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From missing trim quantities to uncosted packaging, these seven BOM errors are responsible for a disproportionate share of production delays. Here's how to catch and fix each one before they cost you a re-order.
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Six recurring costing errors quietly drain margin before a purchase order is even placed. Here is how production and costing teams can catch each one early.
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Marker planning determines how much fabric you actually consume per unit. This guide explains nesting principles, how to read a marker report, and where production teams leave money on the table.
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CMT, FOB, and DDP quotes from different factories are rarely comparing the same thing. This guide breaks down what each model includes, where risk transfers, and how to build a fair comparison.
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Fabric yield is the single biggest lever in first-cost accuracy. This guide walks production teams through the calculation, shows where errors hide, and explains how to use yield figures to audit factory quotes before they become purchase orders.
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A step-by-step guide for production and costing teams on configuring a costing sheet inside a PLM, so margin decisions happen before sampling—not after.
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A garment BOM is only useful if factories can read it without chasing you for clarifications. This tutorial walks production coordinators through every section — fabric, trims, labels, packaging, and costing — with the structure factories actually need.
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