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# kōbō

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> Kōbō is a product development platform designed to support the fashion industry by managing the process from design to delivery. It provides tools for handling sampling, sourcing, supplier coordination, and production within a single workspace. The platform helps centralize product data, organize workflows, and facilitate communication throughout the development cycle.

It includes features such as unified product data management to minimize version discrepancies and reduce production errors. Automated techpack generation uses live data from current specifications to keep documents updated. Sampling processes are streamlined with feedback systems and approval workflows. Custom workflow management tracks milestones and identifies potential delays. Reusable component libraries for colors, materials, trims, and measurements help maintain consistency and speed up development.

The platform converts product specifications into sales-ready listings for direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels. Supplier collaboration tools allow users to share specifications, track communications, and manage timelines within the platform.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Kobo

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 140.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Flexible, modular pricing. Start with Design \& Development in Kobo Studio and grow into Ops, Supply Chain \& Sales modules. Annual billing saves 15%. Free trial available, no credit card required. Supplier seats are free.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and 17 more

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Audit Trail
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Barcoding/RFID
- Billing & Invoicing
- Bills of Material
- Catalog Management
- Check-in/Check-out
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Cost Tracking
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Storage Management
- Design Management
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- File Management

## Integrations (6 total)

- Adobe Illustrator
- Dropbox Business
- Google Sheets
- Shopify
- Xero
- Zapier

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Product Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4215/product-data-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Product Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4215/product-data-management/software)
- [Inventory Control Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/2089/stock-control/software)

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