Welcome to the comprehensive onboarding guide on how to use Zedonk, the specialist enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed for the fashion industry. 

Whether you are a seasoned user looking to enhance your proficiency or a newcomer ready to embark on a streamlined business journey, this guide is designed to walk you through Zedonk's functionalities.

We will break down the process into eleven key chapters, each focusing on a critical aspect of your business operations. From the initial setup to seamlessly integrating with external systems and transitioning into a new season, this guide aims to be your go-to resource with useful links for your reference.

You might find that certain modules are not relevant to your business. Perhaps you work with finished goods and do not track your raw material inventory, in which case you can skip the chapter on purchasing raw materials required for production. If you are new to Zedonk, your Client Success Manager will help you navigate the system and highlight any processes specific to your brand, so use your judgment as you go through this onboarding guide.

Step 1: Enter your System Settings and create User Accounts. Get started configuring your system settings and creating user accounts. Learn how to tailor Zedonk to your specific needs and grant access to the right individuals within your organisation.

Step 2: Import your Data. Import new data or migrate your existing data into Zedonk, ensuring a smooth transition without compromising any crucial information. Explore the various data import options for your suppliers, raw materials, manufacturers, products, customers and sales orders that are available to you in Zedonk.

Step 3: Add your Sales Orders. Manage your sales orders within Zedonk. From order creation to fulfilment, this chapter guides you through the process, helping you optimise your sales operations.

Step 4: Create your Production based on Sales Orders. Learn how to seamlessly convert sales orders into production orders using the Production Analysis module. Streamline your manufacturing process and efficiently align production with wholesale customers' demands or your stock orders for retail customers to track production costs.

Step 5: Purchase the required Raw Materials. Efficiently manage your raw material procurement by learning how to create purchase orders within Zedonk. Ensure a steady supply chain to support your production needs.

Step 6: Manage and monitor your Production. Learn how to monitor and manage your production processes in Zedonk. Learn how to generate production order documentation and share it with your manufacturer, track the progress of production orders, identify what is in transit and book quantities you received from your manufacturer in Zedonk.

Step 7: Manage and monitor your Inventory. Discover how Zedonk can help you keep an eye on your raw material and product stock levels, minimise discrepancies, and maintain optimal inventory levels.

Step 8: Allocate your stock. For those of you who purchased the Stock Allocation module, this step walks you through the process of efficiently distributing stock to meet demand by assigning available-to-pick stock to your open sales orders, in bulk.

Step 9: Report and analyse. Uncover valuable insights into your brand performance, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Step 10: Integrate Zedonk with external systems. Explore the possibilities of integrating Zedonk with external systems to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency. Learn how to seamlessly connect to B2B/B2C platforms, accounting platforms and numerous warehouse management systems.

Step 11: Starting a new season. Prepare your Zedonk for a new season. Whether you work with carryover products and you need to move products, retain the barcodes and move stock from season to season, Zedonk has the tools needed to perform these tasks.