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Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade to a Cloud ERP

Cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) innovation has been one of the most important components moving manufacturing into the future. In fact, International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that 60% of small and medium businesses say the cloud plays a critical role in giving them an advantage over competitors. The cloud and its advantages across all industries […]

The FINS Solution for the Watch Industry – with Francis Gouten (video)

We were delighted to invite Francis Gouten to Montrichard to introduce him to the FINS solution for the watch industry. As the former CEO of Richemont Asia Pacific, he has over 35 years of experience in the watches and luxury goods business. During the visit, we took a moment to ask him about the recent […]

The FINS Solution for the Watch Industry – with Jean-Roch Martin (video)

We chose the bustling and exciting city center of Hong Kong to meet today with Jean Roch Martin. He is the former APAC CFO of a Global Tier 1 Investment Bank, and current CEO and founder of Finance Advisory Board Ltd. Today he shares with us how he helped Remi Chabrat create the new financial […]

FINS Cloud ERP Feature Tour – Monitoring Orders Production

FINS is the 1st web-based ERP solution for the watch industry supporting Just-In-Time manufacturing. The system uses lean inventory practices, micro-manufacturing and merchandising with end-to-end traceability managed by an online portal customized for your watch brand.  One of the key benefits of using an online ERP such as FINS for the watch industry is the […]

Grayton Automatic Watches

Turning Heads in the Industry with Fast Fashion Merchandising & Manufacturing The challenge Grayton watches had a revolutionary idea…The aim was to put customized automatic watches directly into the hands of key opinion leaders, fashion influencers and their communities. But how they wanted to do so was unique. Rather than splash the industry with a […]

Generic vs. Industry Specific Cloud ERP Systems

If there is one takeaway from the 2016 business year it’s that a volatile consumer marketplace, increasingly fierce competition and growing customer demands in the watch and luxury goods industry is driving brands to find every advantage to survive and thrive. The luxury and fashion segments especially have witnessed the necessity of a flexible and […]

FINS Just-In-Time Manufacturing in 4 Easy Steps

FINS is the 1st web-based ERP solution for the watch industry supporting Just-In-Time manufacturing. The system uses lean inventory practices, micro-manufacturing and merchandising and end-to-end traceability managed by an online portal customized for your company.  It allows your brand to optimize its supply chain, free up cash flow and create and sell new watch collections […]

Increases profitability with FINS Cloud Based ERP

The FINS cloud based ERP solution is an end to end manufacturing and merchandising tool that completely transforms a traditional supply chain into a lean, agile and fast machine for watch brands.  One of the most important features of FINS is robust inventory management that supports Just-In-Time manufacturing. The changing nature of the market and increasing […]

Connected Future uses Just-in-Time manufacturing to put any brand into the smartwatch market in record time

Connected Future – the new partnership between TCL and Montrichard announced today that they are implementing the FINS Lean Manufacturing System to power their smartwatch enterprise to improve quality, increase efficiency and avoid issues of obsolescence for their turnkey smartwatch solutions – improvements that will allow any brand to enter the smartwatch market fast.   […]

Smartwatches & Wearables – A Bright Future

A few short years ago smartwatches and wearables arrived with much fanfare. Touted as the ‘next big thing’ consumers were soon assaulted with a dizzying array of choices and functionalities. Features often took priority over design or fashion and the industry had its share of stumbles as it tried to find its feet, looking for […]