3RD MAY

Why Implementing TRIMIT’s Fashion ERP Early Paid Off for 3RD MAY

For 3RD MAY, an emerging Swiss fashion brand focused on mindful design and premium materials, investing in the right ERP solution early wasn’t just a technical decision – it was a strategic move to secure future scalability.

When founder Patrick Röllin began shaping the brand, he already had the bigger picture in mind. While the company was still small, he knew that building the right digital infrastructure from day one would save time, money, and complexity down the road:

“I knew I wanted to scale bigger. And the earlier you do that, the better – once you have too much data, migrating gets expensive and operations become more difficult.”

Built for Fashion – and for the Future

What Patrick was looking for was more than a finance tool. He wanted a unified system that could handle the specific needs of a fashion business – including variant management, B2B sales, integrations, and a strong digital foundation.

Standard ERPs are built for generic items and transactions. They typically don’t support the color/size matrix that fashion companies rely on – or they handle it as a workaround rather than a core feature.

TRIMIT is different. Color, size, and style variants are native to the solution. That means better control of data, smoother order processes, fewer errors, and a system that actually reflects how fashion businesses operate.

It’s very hard to find the right ERP – the market is huge, but many solutions don’t understand the specifics of fashion. TRIMIT is different. It’s built on a solid base with Business Central, and maybe most importantly: it’s tailored to the needs of our industry,

PATRICK RÖLLIN

FOUNDER OF 3RD MAY

TRIMIT speaks Fashion

“It’s very hard to find the right ERP – the market is huge, but many solutions don’t understand the specifics of fashion. TRIMIT is different. It’s built on a solid base with Business Central, and maybe most importantly: it’s tailored to the needs of our industry,” he explains.

Another important factor was TRIMIT’s European roots:

“Although it runs on a global Microsoft platform, TRIMIT is developed by a European team – and that align with our values, especially given our focus on local production in Europe, really resonated with me.”

When Patrick ultimately chose TRIMIT, not everyone around him was convinced it was the right decision. They thought it was too bold:

“A lot of people said, ‘Why did you choose the Rolls Royce?’” Patrick recalls.

His answer was simple and confident: “Well – because I want to drive it.”

For him, the decision wasn’t about short-term needs. It was about having the confidence to believe in the company’s future – and investing in a system that could support it from day one:

“If you have bigger ambitions, it’s better to start with a platform that lets you scale rather than losing time and money switching systems later. TRIMIT gives us that perspective and a system that we can grow with.”

If you have bigger ambitions, it’s better to start with a platform that lets you scale rather than losing time and money switching systems later. TRIMIT gives us that perspective and a system that we can grow with.

PATRICK RÖLLIN

FOUNDER OF 3RD MAY

Full Control with One System and One Partner

With TRIMIT’s Fashion ERP, 3RD MAY has achieved what many startups struggle with: centralization. From e-commerce to accounting, warehouse management to future B2B, everything now runs through a single, reliable platform:

“The biggest value for us is that everything comes together in one system. Shopify, the warehouse, accounting – we’ve connected it all. And once it’s organized, it’s extremely efficient.”

Instead of relying on disconnected tools and external apps, 3RD MAY now has a setup that’s integrated, transparent, and ready to evolve with their ambitions. With Power BI added on top, the team also benefits from clear and actionable insights:

“It’s tailored to our needs, not a patchwork of apps. We love how clean and reliable it is,” Patrick expresses.

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3RD MAY is a Swiss fashion company focused on designing and producing minimalist wardrobe essentials. Its product range includes T-shirts, shirts, knitwear, and outerwear. Sales are conducted mainly through the company’s own online store, supplemented by selected retail partners.

A Scalable Solution for a Growing Brand with a Complex Setup

Though still young, 3RD MAY already operates across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria – a setup that brings complex tax regulations and logistical challenges.

TRIMIT helps the team navigate these differences in a structured way:

“Even though we’re a small and young company, our setup is quite complex. But with TRIMIT, we can handle all the tax data and compliance across countries in one place.”

The system’s flexibility is also a key advantage. While the team hasn’t yet implemented full production cycle management, they know they can activate those features when the time is right – without switching systems:

“That’s the beauty of it – TRIMIT scales with us. We’re already planning to add a B2B webshop, and the foundation is already there.”

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With TRIMIT, we gain full transparency across our supply chain and inventory, enabling us to avoid overproduction and reduce material waste. Decisions are driven by accurate, real-time data, not guesswork, allowing us to scale thoughtfully and responsibly.

PATRICK RÖLLIN

FOUNDER OF 3RD MAY

A Strong Partnership Built on Shared Values

Beyond the technology, Patrick emphasizes the value of TRIMIT’s personal support. Working with consultants who understand both IT and fashion has been a game-changer:

"We speak the same language. TRIMIT understand our needs and that means that you can implement solutions directly – that saves us time and makes the collaboration super-efficient.”

More than just an ERP vendor, TRIMIT has become a trusted partner – one that helps 3RD MAY stay focused on what matters: designing great products and growing a purpose-driven brand.

“It’s a very honest, open relationship. We always find solutions, and I feel like we share the same values.”

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We speak the same language. TRIMIT understand our needs and that means that you can implement solutions directly – that saves us time and makes the collaboration super-efficient.

It’s a very honest, open relationship. We always find solutions, and I feel like we share the same values.

PATRICK RÖLLIN

FOUNDER OF 3RD MAY

ERP as a Strategic Investment

For 3RD MAY, the decision to implement TRIMIT early on has already paid off – in simplicity, scalability, and peace of mind. The foundation is now in place to support future growth without disruption.

“Yes, it was an investment – but a smart one. I’d rather pay a bit more now and grow into the system, than waste valuable time and money switching later.”

For 3RD MAY, efficiency is also a form of sustainability. “With TRIMIT, we gain full transparency across our supply chain and inventory, enabling us to avoid overproduction and reduce material waste. Decisions are driven by accurate, real-time data, not guesswork, allowing us to scale thoughtfully and responsibly”, Patrick concludes.

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