This article outlines the terminology that is used within the Sync.
PURPOSE
To define and explain standard Sync terminology used across processes.
KEY BENEFITS
- Enhances understanding of Sync functions, improves communication, and supports accurate execution of tasks.
Term | Definition |
Actual Delivery Date | Auto-updates when a job is marked as “Delivered” or “Completed.” |
Bill of Materials | A list of direct and indirect costs comprising the garment's total cost for local manufacturing. |
Cost Sheet | Initiates the costing process by adding a product and its costs. Includes BOM (for local) and FOB, shipping, duties (for imports). |
Description | Varies by type: Job: e.g., Toddler Girls Set Product: e.g., SS RN Toddler Girls Tee with Print Cost: e.g., 100% Cotton |
Due Date | Appears on multiple areas in Sync: Job Header: Customer due date Sales Order: Customer delivery date(s)Purchase Order: Raw material delivery, Product PO: Finished goods delivery |
GRV (Goods Received Voucher) | Process of receiving raw materials or finished goods into Sync. |
In Header | Generated during GRV. Represents incoming stock with a unique number. Raw materials = Stock Header, Finished goods = Product Stock Header |
Job | A confirmed order. Central record of a product’s lifecycle. |
Multiple Customer | Cost sheet can be created for multiple customers. Customers are added to the sales order later. |
Out Header | Created during stock movement out of Sync. Raw materials = Stock Header and Finished goods = Product Stock Header |
Picking Requisition | Instruction for the warehouse to pick and dispatch raw materials or finished goods. |
Process | Defines the critical path or workflow required for a job. |
Product Purchase Order (PPO) | For finished goods. Issued to import suppliers or local CMT. Known as a ‘Cut Sheet’ in local manufacturing. Created after cost sheet is locked. |
Production Date | Forecasted date for arrival of finished goods. |
Projected Delivery Date | Calculated warehouse arrival date based on step durations. Must be before the Production Date. |
Purchase Order (PO) | Created and issued for ordering raw materials. |
Rating | Estimated material requirement for garments (fabric/trims), updated after actuals are confirmed. |
Sales Order (SO) | Created on Sync when a customer PO is received. Contains delivery date, selling price, and quantity. |
Single Customer | Job is assigned to one specific customer. |
Status | Tracks the progress of Jobs, Sales Orders, Purchase Orders and Product Purchase Orders |
Units | Refers to quantity. |
Unit Type | Size breakdown (e.g., S, M, L) – also referred to as Size Curve. |