Redesigning the supply chain for a multi-brand fashion distributor
A distributor for international fashion brands was facing inconsistent deliveries, high transport costs and no real visibility into its supply chain. With no formalised processes, bottlenecks ran from overseas manufacturers all the way to more than 100 boutiques. The goal was a full rebuild: lower cost, faster delivery, and a network that could scale.
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The result
What we did
Full network audit
Mapped every touchpoint from overseas loading docks to domestic shop deliveries to find the source of the bottlenecks.
Carrier renegotiation
Renegotiated contracts with international hauliers and domestic carriers, lowering the transport cost base directly.
Cross-docking system
Designed a rapid-turnaround cross-dock process that removed long-term storage and sped up store replenishment during peak seasons.
Customs re-engineering
Re-engineered documentation for triangular commercial goods, turning a complex customs process into a smooth, export-ready operation.
How the new network runs
Supply chain mapping: auditing the flow of goods from global manufacturers to retail boutiques.
Cross-dock efficiency: goods processed and redirected within 24 hours at the central distribution hub.
The framework behind the result
This project followed the same three pillars we apply to every supply chain redesign.
Process mapping & digitisation
A granular audit of the product's full journey, followed by a digitised workflow with shared tracking for suppliers, carriers and warehouse teams.
Network & partner integration
Sourcing carriers with the right equipment, in this case garment-on-hanger transport, and setting clear service level agreements with each partner.
Agile warehouse strategy
Redesigning layout and procedure so goods are sorted and routed within hours rather than stored, cutting touchpoints and holding costs.
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