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How to track contract (CMT) workshops: a practical 7-step methodA practical way to track orders placed with contract (CMT) workshops: record structure, stage definitions, internal due dates, update rhythm, trims and workshop payables. Works in Excel or with software.3 October 2026 · 7 min read8 ways to reduce late deliveries in garment manufacturingHow to reduce missed due dates in garment and CMT production: backward planning, the critical path, workshop load, a 7-day alarm, recording delay reasons and a weekly due date meeting.3 October 2026 · 8 min readHow to update customers on production status: templates and examplesHow to keep a European buyer updated on production status: a weekly status email template, an example delay notice, the live tracking link and what you should never share.3 October 2026 · 6 min readHow to prepare a quality inspection report in garment manufacturingQuality inspection reports in garment manufacturing: inspection points, the AQL sampling table, critical/major/minor defects, what the report must contain and rules for taking photos.3 October 2026 · 8 min readHow to calculate CMT price: cost per minute and a worked exampleHow to calculate a CMT (cut, make, trim) sewing price: cost per minute, product minutes (SAM), efficiency and profit margin, with a step-by-step worked example and what to watch for when quoting.3 October 2026 · 7 min readHow to track trims in garment productionTrims tracking in garment production: a trims list for every order, four statuses, trims ready before cutting, wastage allowance and the "no trims, no cutting out" rule.3 October 2026 · 6 min read
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CMT tracking softwareEvery order you give to your workshops on one screen; workshops update from their phones.Apparel production trackingStages from order to shipment, quality reports, trims and files.Order due date trackingLate and due-soon orders at the top every morning.Customer tracking linkLet your customer see production live; you decide what they see.Free Excel templateOrders, workshops, stages and due dates; days left calculated automatically.