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Chainbalance and Itsperfect bring fashion brands together for a “Perfectly Balanced” evening during MODEFABRIEK

On Monday, 06.07.2026, after a full and busy day at MODEFABRIEK in Amsterdam, Chainbalance and Itsperfect invited fashion brands and industry experts to unwind at a special networking dinner: Perfectly Balanced. The evening was relaxed, enjoying good food and drinks and having real conversations. Away from the hustle of the fair, guests had the...

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3 challenges when adapting Smart Merchandise Management

• “We already do this; our current process works.” • “We don’t have time or capacity for a project.” • “We’re small, we can still do it manually.” All three are reasonable. They’re also the three biggest reasons teams delay changes that would reduce workload, improve availability and grow sell-through. Below we unpack each challenge, the risks...

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Chainbalance AI for even Smart(-er) Replenishment

In today’s fashion industry, keeping shelves filled without overstocking has become a high-stakes balancing act. Shorter collection cycles, different store formats, volatile demand, promotions, weather swings all of it hits your inventory at once. Static rules and gut feeling simply can’t keep up. This is exactly where Chainbalance AI steps in:...

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How Chainbalance AI is transforming Smart Replenishment

In today’s fast-paced fashion world, keeping shelves stocked efficiently without overstocking is a high-stakes balancing act. That's where Chainbalance AI steps in —revolutionizing replenishment with precision, intelligence, and full transparency. What is Chainbalance AI? Chainbalance AI is a cutting-edge AI-model for Smart Replenishment. It...

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How to Smart Replenishment

Smart Replenishment is the IT-topic in the fashion industry. During our yearly exhibition visits and in recent media coverage, one thing became clear: the importance of a strong in-season management has never been more evident. Both brands and retailers are recognizing its crucial role for staying competitive. But what even is Smart...

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Chainbalance Asks the Experts: Florian Graf and Andreas Lachmann from the Betty Barclay Group

Why did the Betty Barclay Group start with Chainbalance? What goals have we achieved together, and what exciting milestones lie ahead? We turned to the experts Florian Graf, Director Merchandise Management and Retail Operations, and Andreas Lachmann, Head of Merchandising Wholesale & Depot, to answer these questions. Do you want to know their...

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Are complicated implementations still up-to-date?

The fashion industry never stands still - trends are becoming short-lived, consumer demand changes overnight, and customer expectations are high. Only one thing is sure: the sector demands a fast and efficient way of working to meet these challenges. The introduction of new technologies often raises concerns for many companies. They fear that...

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Will the green tag save us? Overproduction: the underdog of sustainable fashion

Browsing through stores, searching for new pieces or inspiration, green tags peak out of many shirts or pants - an eye-catcher symbolizing sustainability regarding material compositions, use of resources, or working conditions. Today, nearly every brand in the fashion world offers a range of more sustainably produced goods. This is a promising...

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Collect the data of today for tomorrow – win back the trust in your data

In the ever-evolving landscape of the apparel industry, data is the lifeblood that fuels decision-making, strategy development, and, ultimately, success. However, there is a common misconception that the data in this industry is 'poor.' It’s not about poor data but rather the complexity of the data that poses unique challenges. In this blog...

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Attention Retailers! – TIMEZONE’s race into the future

In this interview with Jürgen Fleischmann, the manager of TIMEZONE, discusses the biggest challenges faced by TIMEZONE during his tenure, the state of the fashion industry after the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of collaboration between brands and retailers, and TIMEZONE's approach to digitalization. Jürgen highlights the need for...

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The planet is shaking – how digitization might help soften the blow

It’s no groundbreaking news that our world is in danger. The IPCC claims we have 12 years left until it is too late, others say 18 months, and some detractors think that doomsday is inevitable. However, one thing is crystal clear: a shift is needed, and even though we are already acting to be more environmentally friendly, we need to do more –...

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Digitization in the fashion industry - What is holding us back?

If you look at the digitization index of the German economy and take a closer look at the retail sector, you will see that it is far behind the average of 105.1 points with 75.4 points (source: Statista). But what is the situation specifically in the fashion industry? What is holding fashion retailers back from embracing digitization? And: How...