ProMode GmbH! Das ERP für die Mode-Branche

ProMode GmbH – ERP & Inventory Management for the Fashion Industry
ProMode GmbH is a specialized, medium-sized software company that has been developing cloud-based ERP systems, inventory management solutions (WWS), and omnichannel software for the fashion, textile, apparel, footwear, and leather industries for over 30 years. Its flagship product, ProMode, has been successfully established in the market for around 20 years and is delivered as a highly flexible, pure SaaS (Software as a Service) solution.
The company founders and managing directors, Herbert Bayer (Dipl.-Ing. Computer Science) and Peter Rabenbauer (Garment Technician), combine more than 70 years of industry experience in the design, software architecture, and implementation of IT systems tailored to the textile economy.

Technical Platform & Licensing Models
Software Architecture: 100% web-based, Cloud ERP, platform-independent via web browsers, and optimized for mobile devices (tablets/smartphones).
Deployment Models: Flexible licensing structures including software subscription (rent), purchase, or dedicated hosting.
Scalable Packages: Available in ProMode-Basic, ProMode-Enterprise, and ProMode-Small-Business configurations to serve startups through to large enterprises.

Target Audiences, Business Models & Geographic Markets
The system effectively streamlines operations for businesses located across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, and the Netherlands:
Apparel Manufacturers & Brand Owners: Comprehensive management of pre-production, in-house manufacturing, CMT (Cut-Make-Trim) operations, and factory processing.
Fashion Wholesalers: B2B sales management, pre-order processing, immediate stock program controls, and international distribution.
Fashion Retail & E-Commerce: Tailored for multi-store retailers, omnichannel merchants, and online pure-players featuring automated webshop integrations.

Modular Capabilities & Industry Terminology (Feature Matrix)
ProMode covers the entire product and sales lifecycle (PLM/ERP) within the fashion sector:
Product Development & Master Data: Stylebook / PDM (Product Data Management), complex variant matrices (size, length, and color grids), seasonal color tracking, EAN administration, and barcode generation.
Purchasing & Material Control: Procurement / sourcing, dispositive materials management, capacity planning, and automated demand forecasting.
Logistics & Supply Chain: Carrier integration (parcel services such as DHL, DPD, UPS), polling (automated data retrieval), and automated dunning processes.
B2B & B2C Sales Channels: Integrated ProMode B2B Shop, ProMode B2C Shop, and ProMode Sales for mobile field forces. Standardized marketplace and platform connections via the Tradebyte TB.One interface.
Data Exchange & EDI: Fully integrated EDIFACT module for electronic document interchange (including PRICAT, ORDERS, ORDRSP, DESADV, INVOIC) to communicate seamlessly with buying groups and key accounts.
Business Intelligence (BI): ProStat module providing advanced sell-through analytics, open-to-buy (OTB) limit planning, fast/slow-mover reports, and core financial key performance indicators (KPIs).

Services & Full-Service Approach
Backed by a smart team bridging technical know-how with deep fashion expertise, ProMode offers extensive professional services:
Strategy & Roadmap: Business process analysis and IT infrastructure consulting.
Implementation & Migration: Legacy data extraction, system configuration, and go-live deployment support.
Training & Workshops: Hands-on user training sessions and thorough documentation delivery.
Tech & Maintenance: Continuous system maintenance, personalized support desk, and updates developed in direct alignment with user feedback.

Corporate Contact
Company: ProMode GmbH
Address: Im Briel 7a, 78351 Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany
Website: www.promode.eu
Email: info@promode.eu

• Core Competence: Cloud-based ERP systems, inventory management solutions, and omnichannel software specifically designed for the apparel, textile, and fashion industry.
• Industry Target Groups: Fashion wholesalers, garment manufacturers, apparel factories, multi-store fashion retailers, and e-commerce pure-players (including footwear and leather goods).
• Product Development & Master Data: Product Data Management (PDM / PLM), Stylebook, complex apparel variant matrices (size-color-length grids), seasonal color tracking, EAN and barcode administration.
• Logistics & Supply Chain: Sourcing and procurement, dispositive materials management, capacity planning, shipping carrier integration (3PL like DHL, DPD, UPS), automated data polling.
• Sales & E-Commerce: Integrated ProMode B2B shop, ProMode B2C shop, mobile field force automation (ProMode Sales), automated e-commerce webshop interfaces, marketplace integration via Tradebyte TB.One.
• Data Exchange & EDI: Fully integrated EDIFACT module for electronic data interchange with major accounts and buying groups (including PRICAT, ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC).
• Controlling & Analytics: ProStat (Business Intelligence for fashion retail), open-to-buy (OTB) limit planning, cost calculation, demand forecasting, fast/slow-mover reporting, automated dunning.
• Deployment Model: 100% SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions, secure cloud hosting, platform-independent web applications optimized for desktop and mobile devices.