Case Studies
Topformer significantly improved the sourcing situation of
a wide range of brands and retailers.
Get industry insights and read the success stories of clients.
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUSTAINABLE NOOS SOURCING STRATEGY
WITH 12% SAVINGS ON IMPORT DUTIES FOR A FRENCH E-COMMERCE BRAND
The Problem
- Dependency on one supplier in China
- Lack of capacities, supplier too small
- 12% import duties on goods
- Limited fabric supply
- High price levels for NOOS product category
The Solution
- Add new supplier to portfolio
- Choose suitable sourcing location for product category
- Find right supplier in the matching size
- Use the advantage of local supply chains
- Duty free benefits due to Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)
The Results
- Saving 12% import duties
- Pakistan as new sourcing locations
- Producing with a suitable partner for NOOS products
- High quality organic cotton supply
- Better price levels and shorter lead times
WITHIN JUST 3 WEEKS THIS AMERICAN BACKPACK BRAND STARTED THEIR FIRST APPAREL LINE DEVELOPMENT WITH 2 TOP NOTCH GARMENT SUPPLIERS
The Problem
- Lack of experience in apparel sourcing
- Goal is to launch new product line with Polo Shirts and Shorts
- Small MOQ’s for first order needed
- Brand received intransparent price quotations from agents
- Insecure how to start
The Solution
- In-depth collection and requirement analysis
- Providing a full comparison between Price, Lead times and MOQ’s per sourcing region after a detailed supplier screening method
- Finding supplier with strong design and product development skills (e.g. pattern and print development)
The Results
- Just 3 weeks from manufacturer search to first sample making
- Introduction to 2 top match manufacturer
- Ensuring small MOQ’s for first order
- Continuous support of Topformer after matchmaking along all process stages
3
WEEKS
FROM MANUFACTURER
SEARCH TO FIRST
SAMPLE MAKING
TRANSPARENT
COMPARISON OF
MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITIES AND
PRICE LEVELS
PER SOURCING COUNTRY
30% PRICE IMPROVEMENT AND COST TRANSPARENCY FOR A SUSTAINABLE EUROPEAN DENIM BRAND
The Problem
- High FOB prices
- Middleman charging commissions
- Intransparent costing structure
- Poor communication
The Solution
- Full supply сhain analysis
- In depth manufacturer screening
- Perfect matchmaking
- Creating full price transparency
- Cutting out the middleman
The Results
- 30% Price Improvement
- $379,120 Annual Savings
- Price transparency through open book costing
- New partnership with a top level full-package-supplier
- Price Improvement 30%
- Total Savings per Year $379,120
- FOB Old $22.56
- FOB New $15.79
- Annual Order Volume 56,000 pieces
HOW A DUTCH ACTIVEWEAR BRAND REDUCED THEIR MOQ’s BY 50%
AND IMPROVED THEIR LEAD TIME BY 2 MONTHS
The Problem
- Not satisfied with the performance of existing activewear supplier
- Not enough support in product development
- Supplier size too big
- Lack of order prioritization
- Long lead times
The Solution
- Calibration of brand size and supplier size
- Alignment of order and lead time requirements
- Supply chain analysis and production relocation
The Results
- 50% Reduction of MOQ’s
- 2x Faster Order Delivery
- Order prioritization and fast delivery
- Strong product development support
REDUCTION
OF MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITIES
-
MOQ’S OLD:
500 PCS / COLOR
- MOQ’S NEW: 250 PCS / COLOR
2X
FASTER
ORDER DELIVERY
-
LEAD TIME OLD:
18 WEEKS
- LEAD TIME NEW: 9 WEEKS
THIS US OUTERWEAR BRAND REDUCED THEIR FOB PRICES BY 17% WITH A TOTAL ANNUAL SAVING OF $350K IN THE FIRST YEAR
The Problem
- Supplier dependency
- Low degree of technology at existing supplier
- Intransparent supply chains
- No costing insights
- Afraid of moving production due to complexity of product
The Solution
- In depth Manufacturer Screening
- Supply chain optimization
- Introduction to 2 top notch outerwear suppliers
- Open costing for fabric and workmanship
The Results
- 17% FOB Price Reduction
- $ 350k Annual Savings
- New Suppliers work for Nike and Patagonia
- Suppliers offer innovative machinery and production techniques
17%
REDUCTION
OF FOB PRICES
2X
FASTER
FABRIC SUPPLY
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Topformer Manufacturer Categories
Accessories Manufacturers
Bathrobes Manufacturers
Denim & Jeans Manufacturers
Dresses & Skirts Manufacturers
Full Body Manufacturers
Gloves Manufacturers
Hats & Caps Manufacturers
Jackets & Coats Manufacturers
Lingerie Manufacturers
Medical Wear (Covid-19)
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Pullover Manufacturers
Scarves Manufacturers
Shirts & Blouses Manufacturers
Socks & Tights Manufacturers
Suits & Blazers Manufacturers
Sweatshirts Manufacturers
Swimwear Manufacturers
T-Shirts & Polos Manufacturers
Trousers & Shorts Manufacturers
