Realtime PLM for Apparel Production and Manufacturing

Apparel Production Made Easy

Traditional email is inefficient and outdated.

Eliminate inbox chaos by unifying communication with Realtime, your all-in-one PLM hub.

From tracking approvals to production status, Realtime keeps your team organized, efficient, and always on the same page.

Take Control of Your Production Process

Ordering custom apparel or soft goods? When it comes to clothing production, ensuring your products turn out exactly as expected is crucial. Mistakes can lead to costly delays, wasted resources, and lost profits.

The Solution

Realtime is your centralized hub for all communication and data related to the manufacturing lifecycle.

With Realtime, you can:

  • Stay Organized: Keep all messages, details, tests, and updates in one place.
  • Save Time: No more inbox hunts—find what you need instantly.
  • Realtime Collaboration: Seamlessly pick up where other team members left off during vacations or transitions.
  • Reduce Risk: Gain full transparency to catch and resolve issues early.

The Problem

Managing the manufacturing process can get messy:

  • Incurring costs from unusable inventory due to mistakes in the production process.
  • Spending precious time tracking components, approvals, and quality tests through scattered emails and files.
  • Losing or delaying progress when a team member is unavailable or leaves mid-project.

All this chaos adds up to lost time, increased costs, and potential production errors.

You Can Manage More

To improve the organization and transparency of the production process between brand production managers and the factories, helping them boost productivity and maximize ROI.

Improve Organization

Streamline the production process with a centralized platform for all communication and data.

Enhance Transparency

Foster clear communication between brand production managers and factories.

Boost Productivity

Optimize workflows and reduce delays to increase overall efficiency.

Maximize ROI

Reduce errors, save time, and increase profitability in your manufacturing process.

Features

Discover how Realtime can revolutionize your workflow and boost productivity

Centralized Communication Hub

Realtime simplifies your workflow by keeping all communication in one place, directly tied to relevant Purchase Orders (POs) and project data. No more digging through email threads or hunting for scattered information—everything you need is organized and accessible within the platform. This streamlined approach saves time, reduces stress, and ensures your team can focus on what really matters: moving production forward efficiently.

Comprehensive Order Tracking

Realtime offers a comprehensive system for managing every aspect of your orders. Track critical data like dimensions, quality checks, approvals, inspections, and production plan and status—all within a user-friendly interface that keeps everything in one place.
Handle complex items with ease using the Approval Table, designed to track multiple styles, colorways, and production stages with group functionalities and nested rows for full transparency. Attach files directly to POs and approval items, ensuring all stakeholders have instant access to the documents they need.

Integrated Messaging and Data Display

Realtime ensures your team stays aligned by displaying messages directly alongside the data they reference. Each message is tied to a specific step in the production process, so when your team is discussing details, they’re always looking at the most relevant information. This seamless integration eliminates guesswork, speeds up decision-making, and keeps communication focused and efficient.

Enhanced Collaboration and Access Control

Realtime makes teamwork effortless with tools designed for smooth collaboration and secure access. Quick onboarding and shared visibility ensure team members can seamlessly pick up where others left off, even during vacations or transitions. Role-based access control lets you manage who can view or edit PO data, ensuring everyone has the right level of information to keep production moving smoothly and securely.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

At Realtime, we believe in keeping things straightforward—no subscriptions, no hidden fees, just pay as you go.

Pay Per PO

$50/PO
You are charged only when you open a new Purchase Order (PO). Each PO costs $50, giving you full access to all features for managing your order efficiently.

Try it Free

To get you started, we offer 3 free POs when you create a new company account. This lets you explore the platform and experience the benefits before making any commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions about Realtime and how it can benefit your workflow.

Realtime is a centralized platform that helps streamline the manufacturing process by providing a single hub for communication, data management, and tracking. It ensures better organization, transparency, and collaboration at every step of production.
To create an account, simply visit Realtime, click Create Account, and fill out the registration form. After submitting your details, you'll receive a confirmation code via email. Enter the code to activate your account and start using the platform.
Yes, as the owner of a PO, you can add users to the production process. Simply use the Contact Book to search and add users by their email addresses. Once added, you can assign roles such as Viewer or Owner, depending on the level of access you wish to grant.
Messages are linked directly to specific tabs within your Purchase Orders (POs). For example, if you're discussing the fit of a product, all related messages will be stored under the Fit tab. This ensures that every message is tied to the correct step in the production process and can be easily accessed later.
You can only send messages to users who have permission to view the specific PO page you're working on. This ensures that communication remains relevant and secure. The PO owner controls who can send messages on each page.
Realtime features Approvals Table Components where you can track individual and group approval items for different styles, colorways, and production steps. You can add new approval items, update approval dates, and track the approval process for each item in real-time.
Yes, you can upload files directly to any PO page or approval item. All users with access to that page can view and download the files, ensuring that everyone has the necessary documents without needing to search through email attachments.
As a PO owner, you have control over who can view, edit, or send messages on each page of the PO. Use the Access Control page to add users and assign roles (Owner or Viewer) to each section. This ensures that the right people have the right permissions.
You will be notified via email twice a day if you have unread mail in your Realtime mailbox. The platform will display unread message counts in your Realtime mailbox and on the relevant PO pages.
Yes, Realtime uses robust security protocols to protect your data. We rely on AWS for secure data storage and backup, with encryption via AES-256 and TLS, along with strict access controls. We securely handle transactions with PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance, TLS encryption, tokenization, and advanced fraud detection. Our system ensures that your data is always secure and backed up in compliance with industry standards.
While Realtime is tailored for clothing and soft goods manufacturing, the platform's flexible features can be applied to various types of production processes. Reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.