In a move set to revolutionize their production processes, Turkish ready-made garment manufacturer, Kardem, has adopted Coats Digital's FastReactPlan. This strategic decision aims to streamline manual planning methods and enhance production efficiency. By centralizing capacity planning data, Kardem intends to create a more systematic and agile approach to line scheduling, enabling them to respond swiftly to intricate, last-minute orders.
Kardem, a prominent player in Turkey's ready-made garment industry since 1990, specializes in high-volume, time-sensitive fashion garments for global brands such as INDITEX Group, LPP, Gina Tricot, and Ralph Lauren. With two factories in Turkey and Serbia, they produce an average of 1.8 million pieces each month and have earned recognition from Fortune and the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO). Their commitment extends to industry associations such as Istanbul Textile & Apparel Exporter Associations (ITKIB) and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO).
Ahmet Zeki Erdogan, General Manager and Owner of Kardem, explained, "FastReactPlan will provide the real-time data visibility we need to optimize capacity planning and production efficiencies, enabling us to enhance our customer service by delivering smaller and increasingly more complex orders quickly and on time."
Talip Demircioglu, Planning Manager at Kardem, added, "Thanks to FastReactPlan, we can ensure efficient planning of our internal and external capacities on a single platform, whilst instantly tracking our actual production activities at the same time."
The adoption of FastReactPlan will allow Kardem to overcome previous challenges in responding to production and capacity issues swiftly. Coats Digital, a renowned fashion technology company, aims to empower Kardem in achieving its sustainability and CSR targets while meeting growing customer demands for faster, diversified assortments.
Wesley Ekman, Global Sales Director at Coats Digital, highlighted the increasing interest among Turkish manufacturers in adopting technology for their digital transformation journeys, reflecting the highly competitive landscape. The partnership between Coats Digital and Kardem promises to usher in a new era of efficiency and agility in the global fashion supply chain.
