Home & Decor

The home and decor market has undergone diverse changes in recent years. Global supply chain fluctuations have greatly affected raw material availability and logistical mobility while eco-friendly materials are massively gaining popularity. A rise in working from home and a global housing boom have substantially increased demand for interior design products, while the explosive rise in eCommerce continues to reshape distribution channels.

Home and decor encompasses a wide range of products and services from furniture, floor coverings and wallpapers, to textiles, kitchenware, integrated lighting, etc. The market is diverse and competitive as small and medium manufacturers compete for market share amid global giants.

Leading trends in home and decor include:

• There is a significant shift towards incorporating sustainable materials and eco-friendly products into home decor. Biophilic design, which integrates nature into interior spaces, is also gaining traction.
• Consumers are increasingly seeking personalized and customizable home decor options. This trend is driven by a desire for unique, individualized spaces, leading to a rise in DIY projects, handmade items, and upcycling.
• With the rise of compact living spaces, there is a growing demand for multifunctional furniture that maximizes utility and efficiency like convertible furniture and compact designs.
• Social media and eCommerce platforms are playing an increasing role in shaping home decor trends. Social channels drive consumer interest while online platforms simplify accessing products and design ideas.

Increase flexibility with MRPeasy manufacturing ERP

Manufacturers in the home and décor sector need powerful and flexible productivity tools to effectively juggle supply chain complexities, keep product costs and lead times in check and increase operational efficiency.

MRPeasy is a capable yet affordable all-in-one manufacturing and inventory management solution for SMEs in the home and décor sector. It perfectly combines a top-of-class MRP system and inventory management module with all the essential back-office tools like sales, order, procurement, and vendor management. The system is 100% cloud-based and requires no IT-infrastructure investments, making implementation easy and risk-free.

MRPeasy enables you to:

• Estimate accurate lead times and production costs in a few clicks and effortlessly handle invoices, quotes, shipments, and orders.
• Efficiently manage production schedules, the shop floor, inventory, procurements, and sales, all in one system.
• Ensure compliance with full end-to-end traceability, including advanced stock, order, and cost-tracking tools, barcode scanning, and a wealth of built-in reports.
• Optimize the workflow with the Master Production Schedule, dynamic Gantt charts, and advanced production planning tools.
• Manage your Bills of Materials and routings with native support for complex multi-level and configurable BOMs.
• Unify production with your choice of accounting, fulfillment, workflow automation, CRM, or eCommerce integrations like Xero, Quickbooks, Zapier, HubSpot, and many others.

Take your manufacturing business to a modern level of efficiency – try MRPeasy today!