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Case Study Ref: Fast React_Evolve_Case Study_Dewhirst
Dewhirst achievesimproved customerservice.Marks and Spencer
supplier Dewhirst have achievedimproved customer service, speed of
response and lowerstock holding, through the implementation of the
Fast Reactplanning system.
The SolutionDewhirst has implemented Fast React Evolve to
provide fully integratedsupply chain planning, critical path
management, ow reporting and rawmaterials visibility in a single
coordinated system linked to and workingwith the existing JD
Edwards business system.
This combination allows the impact of changes in any one area,
suchas sample approvals, ow requirements, raw materials
availability andcurrent production performance to be immediately re
ected in otherareas, providing clear noti cation of priority
changes and a clear warningof potential problems.
Glenn Walker, Finance Director at Dewhirst explains, Fast React
Evolvehas enabled the closer coordination of functions within the
business andthis has facilitated a better materials planning
process.
This has directly resulted in the stockholding on materials
beingreduced by 40-50% (25-30 days stockholding down to an average
of 15days), at the same time as improving the raw material
availability to theproduction oor.
Fast React Evolve was surprisingly easy to install, and we have
beenvery impressed with the robustness and functionality provided
by thesoftware. Given the Fast React pedigree we expected a good
planningsystem, but the exibility and control provided by the
Evolves CriticalPath system was an unexpected bonus.
The Conclusion
Andrew Brown, Managing Director, Fast React Systems comments:We
understand the garment industry at a ground level and
haveconsequently built very exible planning solutions, which meet
the needsof a wide variety of garment businesses.
Fast React has provided Dewhirst with a solution that presents
theirproduction planning, critical path and material delivery ows
in a visualand easy to use format, which is essential when aiming
to offer true
exibility and level of customer service necessary to stay
competitive intodays business environment.
Key facts at a glance
Customer:Dewhirst MenswearTailoring
Location:UK
Challenge:To improve ontime delivery andcustomer service
ROI: Increased sales andreduced operating costsincluding
inventoryreductions by 40-50%
Fast React Systems Ltd EuropeTel: +44 (0)1332 668942Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fastreact.com
Fast React Systems Ltd AsiaTel: +66 (0)2 664 3326Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fastreact.com
7/31/2019 Evolve Case Study Dewhirst
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Fast React Evolve was surprisingly easy to install and we have
been very impressed with the robustness and functionality provided
by the software. Glenn Walker, Finance Director
Case Study Ref: Fast React_Evolve_Case Study_Dewhirst
All Saints UK
Dewhirst achievesimproved customerservice.
What our customers say
Prior to installing FastReact, thesystems in place were
cumbersomeand disjointed giving us poor visibilityand reporting
functions. FastReacthas greatly improved visibility,centralised the
information owacross departments within thebusiness and improved
responsetimes. The integrated, proactiveCritical Path management
ensuresall development and pre-productionactivities are achieved in
line with theplan. Once we were up andrunning with FastReact the
systemimmediately started to delivertangible bene ts to the
business.
Matt Arrowsmith
Chief Operating Of cer Asia
Calzedonia Italy
We have chosen FastReact to enableus to maximise production ef
ciencyat our factories, whilst at the sametime providing us with
the capabilitiesfor quick response and lead timereduction. These
are key requirementsfor the continued success ofCalzedonia to
enable us to satisfy oureverchanging customer demands.
Riccardo RomaniDirector of Production
Shadowline UK & China
Implementing FastReact has allowedus MUCH greater visibility of
ouroverseas manufacturing, workingcollaboratively with our UK
operation.Improved control through FR alloweda rapid reduction in
excess costs,including a signi cant reduction inair freight, yet
also allowed increased
exibility. We could not have achievedour recent strong business
growthand still maintained controlwithout FastReact.
Michael CondonOperations Director
Fast React Systems Ltd EuropeTel: +44 (0)1332 668942Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fastreact.com
Fast React Systems Ltd AsiaTel: +66 (0)2 664 3326Email:
[email protected] Web: www.fastreact.com
