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Crystal Martin achieve rapid ROI through FastReact Planning
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Global apparel manufacturer, Esquel Group, adopts UK system to support growth plan
Esquel Group, one of the world’s largest producers of apparel for brands including Hugo Boss, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Lacoste has signed a deal to use FastReact’s planning software as part of ambitious plans for the growth and increased productivity of its business. Work has already begun on rolling out the software which will centralise its capacity management and production planning capabilities across its manufacturing facilities in China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Continuous Improvement - A Necessity for Survival in the Modern Apparel Environment
Perform Group achieves ZERO late delivery with FastReact
Wilton Bradley Select FastReact For Improved Visibility & Control
Wilton Bradley are specialists in leisure goods for the UK coastal trade, products include toys, inflatables, surf, and outdoor play. Wilton Bradley have implemented a planning and tracking solution from Fast React Systems Ltd, which provides them with complete visibility and control over their supply chain processes.
Industry Giant Gokaldas Exports selects Fast React's 'World Class' System
Gokaldas Exports an Indian based company manufacturing and exporting sports,casual and formal apparel worldwide. Manufacturing for top brands such as adidas and levis , with aggressive growth plans, Gokaldas needed a disciplined and systematic approach to production planning and selected FastReact for their proven expertise in this area.
The Fielding Group Expands FastReact Project to Improve Supply Chain Visibility
The Fielding Group (TFG) is a major supplier to the high street of mens, ladies and childrens clothes. Employing over 3500 people worldwide, TFG’s major customers include M&S, Sainsbury (Tu clothing) and BHS. Having been a FastReact user for many years, this latest initiative will expand the FastReact project to several new locations and link overseas offices in 6 countries to the Dunstable Head Office.
Lever Style Reduce Lead Times, Improve Production Efficiency and Improve OTDP
Lever Style produce casual and fully constructed woven garments for the world's top brands including Armani, Calvin Klein, Cerruti 1881, Hugo Boss, Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren and Reiss. Production capacity is over 10 million pieces per year. FastReact has been integrated with the ERP system in place at Lever Style and has allowed them to reduce lead times, improve production efficiency and significantly reduce late shipment and air freight charges.
Sustainability - It's Not Only The Environment!
Sustainability, in the environmental sense challenges the fundamentals of how a business operates, to achieve improved and responsible use of natural resources. Sustainability, in a business sense (survival and growth), applies the same rules. Unless we tackle the fundamentals, the end result will not improve.
Zentrix Achieve Reduced WIP & Lead Times with FastReact Planning
Zentrix, based in Mexico, is a vertically integrated manufacturer producing swimsuits, sportswear and intimate apparel for brands including adidas, Speedo & Calvin Klein. Following a successful FastReact implementation, Zentrix have significantly reduced WIP (1.5m fewer garments) and have reduced lead times by over 45%.
Risks in the Fashion Supply Chain Due to Price Pressures
Belt Manufacturer TATA Increase Delivery Performance through FastReact Implementation
Increasing Customer Loyalty in The Fashion Supply Chain
Improve Cash Flow by Better Planning & Control
The old saying "Cash is King" is heard again and again in today's tough economic times. Here are 3 reasons why cash reserves are more important than ever: 1. Most businesses are seeing reductions in order volumes but downsizing is not an option as the capacity that you have worked hard to build will be require…
Coping with Changes in Buyer Behaviour - How to stay in control of your Fashion Supply Chain
In the current climate retailers are protecting capital and cash-flow. This leads to: minimising of stockholding by customers - aimed at reducing write downs increased options and delayed commitment by Buyers = more styles, smaller orders increased change to existing styles/orders in response to market trends …
Fast React's New Vision
As Fast React announce the formal launch of its new Vision sourcing solution, it already has a range of key clients on board including top fashion brand Reiss, US based Madison88 and the fast growing footwear brand FitFlop. The launch of Vision follows a £1 Million plus investment, spanning over 3 years.
WIP (Work In Progress) REDUCTION
Factories typically carry at least 2 weeks WIP i.e. 14 days. Our customers and own experience show that with the simple controls facilitated through FastReact, WIP can quickly be reduced by at least 20%. Based on a company with annual sales of 10 million US$ that could mean a reduction in cash required for working capital of $75,000!