From Design Studio to Global Wardrobe

Fashion moves fast. We help apparel and accessories brands build supply chains that keep pace without losing margin or brand integrity.

Trusted by 45+ fashion brands from $15M to $300M to scale operations without losing their edge

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Specialized expertise for apparel & fashion:

Industry-specific regulatory compliance

Specialized supply chain optimization

Demand planning and inventory management

Multi-channel fulfillment (DTC, retail, international)

Fashion-Specific Challenges We Solve

Fashion & apparel brands face unique operational complexities that generic consultants don't understand

Inventory Management: The Fashion Forecast Nightmare

Seasonal & Trend Volatility:

Seasonal Transitions: Managing spring/summer vs fall/winter inventory shifts while clearing old stock
Size & Color Matrix Complexity: Optimizing buy quantities across extended size ranges and multiple colorways
Trend Volatility: Rapid demand shifts leaving brands with overstock or stockouts
Holiday Planning: Navigating Q4 inventory buildup without getting stuck with January excess

The Challenge:

Fashion inventory management is where brands live or die. Too much inventory and you're marking down last season's trends. Too little and you're missing sales during peak demand.

Fulfillment Operations: Beyond Basic Shipping

Fashion-Specific Fulfillment Complexity:

High Return Rates: Fashion averages 20-30% returns, requiring specialized reverse logistics
Size Exchange Management: Streamlining size swaps without losing customer satisfaction
Seasonal Volume Swings: Scaling fulfillment capacity for peak seasons without overpaying during slow periods
Brand Experience: Maintaining premium unboxing experience across all fulfillment channels

The Challenge:

Fashion fulfillment isn't just putting products in boxes. It's managing size exchanges, handling delicate fabrics, and maintaining brand experience from warehouse to doorstep.

Supply Chain: From Fiber to Fashion

Global Manufacturing Complexity:

Global Sourcing Complexity: Managing suppliers across Asia while maintaining quality and timelines
Lead Time Variability: Fabric delays, production bottlenecks, and shipping disruptions
Quality Control: Ensuring consistent quality across multiple factories and product categories
Compliance & Sustainability: Meeting labor standards and environmental requirements across global suppliers

The Challenge:

Fashion supply chains are global, complex, and constantly under pressure. Most brands are one supplier issue away from missing their entire season.

Journey-Specific Services for Fashion Brands

Specialized operational support tailored to your fashion brand's seasonal demands and supply chain complexity

Start

Building Fashion Foundations

$5M-$35M

Seasonal Inventory Planning

Challenge: Managing seasonal transitions and avoiding overstock/stockouts

Solution: Advanced demand planning and inventory optimization algorithms

Outcome: 35% reduction in overstock and 95% in-stock rates during peak periods

Timeline: 4-6 weeks

SKU Rationalization

Challenge: Managing size/color matrix complexity and SKU proliferation

Solution: SKU analysis and buy quantity optimization

Outcome: 20% reduction in SKU count with improved sell-through

Timeline: 3-5 weeks

Scale

Optimizing Fashion Operations

$35M-$100M

Returns & Fulfillment Optimization

Challenge: High return rates and fulfillment complexity

Solution: Reverse logistics systems and fulfillment process redesign

Outcome: 60% reduction in returns processing time and 45% improvement in fulfillment accuracy

Timeline: 6-8 weeks

Peak Season Capacity Planning

Challenge: Scaling fulfillment for seasonal volume swings

Solution: Capacity modeling and flexible fulfillment partnerships

Outcome: 300% volume handling during peak with no service degradation

Timeline: 8-10 weeks

Exit

Fashion Exit Preparation

$100M-$400M

Supply Chain Documentation

Challenge: Supporting premium valuation with clean due diligence

Solution: Comprehensive supply chain audit and risk mitigation documentation

Outcome: Clean operational due diligence supporting premium valuation

Timeline: 4-6 weeks

Margin Optimization

Challenge: Justifying acquisition premiums with margin expansion

Solution: Cost optimization analysis and scalability documentation

Outcome: Proven margin expansion opportunities justifying acquisition premiums

Timeline: 3-5 weeks

Integrate

Fashion Integration

$400M+

Multi-Brand Supply Chain Consolidation

Challenge: Reducing procurement costs through consolidation

Solution: Phased consolidation and purchasing power optimization

Outcome: 25-35% procurement cost reduction through consolidated purchasing

Timeline: 6-8 weeks

Operational System Harmonization

Challenge: Reducing operational overhead while maintaining brand independence

Solution: Best practice identification and unified operational platform

Outcome: 40% reduction in operational overhead while maintaining brand independence

Timeline: 5-7 weeks

Why Choose IZBA for Fashion Operations

Deep fashion industry expertise with proven operational frameworks that understand seasonal complexity

Fashion-Specific Expertise

45+ fashion brands scaled from $15M to $300M with deep understanding of seasonal inventory, trend volatility, and supply chain complexity

45+ fashion brands scaled

Speed to Market Focus

Proven frameworks that accelerate time-to-market while maintaining quality and compliance standards for fast fashion cycles

accelerate time-to-market

Margin Protection

Inventory optimization and fulfillment efficiency improvements that protect margins during seasonal transitions and trend shifts

protect margins

Global Supply Chain Mastery

Extensive experience managing complex international supply chains across Asia with quality control and compliance expertise

international supply chains

Proven Results for Fashion Brands

Measurable operational improvements that drive sustainable growth and seasonal success

Contemporary Fashion Brand

"IZBA transformed our seasonal planning and inventory management. We went from constant stockouts and overstock markdowns to achieving 95% in-stock rates while reducing inventory by 35%. Their understanding of fashion's unique challenges was game-changing."

Marcus Rodriguez, VP of Operations

$28M→$75M Growth | 95% In-Stock Rate | 35% Inventory Reduction

Key Results:

168%

Revenue Growth

95%

In-Stock Rate

+60%

Inventory Turn

-45%

Markdown Rate

Built processes that supported:

• Seasonal demand forecasting and inventory planning system
• Multi-channel fulfillment optimization for DTC and wholesale
• International supply chain coordination and quality control
• Trend-responsive procurement and production planning
• Size curve optimization and allocation algorithms

Get Your Fashion Operations Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your inventory management, fulfillment efficiency, and supply chain resilience