Ladymate Factory, a leading clothing manufacturer, received an urgent order from a customer for 20,000 pieces of underwear on November 20th. The customer requested a delivery date of December 20th, just in time for Christmas sales.
How We Shorten Production Time and Delivery Time To Meet Rushed Orders
Customer Overview:
Challenges:
Ladymate Factory faced several challenges in meeting the customer's request. The dyeing process would take 15 days, and the sewing process would take 30 days, for a total of 45 days. The long lead times made it impossible to meet the customer's delivery deadline.
Solutions:
To overcome these challenges and ensure timely delivery, Ladymate Factory implemented several solutions:
Use available stock fabric Ladymate Factory utilized their existing stock of similar-colored fabric to eliminate the need for dyeing, which saved 15 days of production time.
Overtime for workers Ladymate Factory requested that their experienced workers put in extra hours to complete the order faster. By prioritizing the urgent order and keeping their employees motivated, Ladymate Factory was able to meet the deadline.
Expedited shipping Ladymate Factory opted for expedited shipping via DHL Express instead of the slower and less reliable sea shipping method. Though it was more expensive, it helped Ladymate Factory deliver the products in just three days.
Benefits:
By implementing these solutions, Ladymate Factory was able to complete the production process in just 25 days, which was 20 days faster than the original estimate of 45 days. The expedited shipping option ensured that the goods arrived at the customer's warehouse before Christmas, enabling the customer to put the products on sale as planned and increase their holiday revenue.
Customer Overview
Customer placed an order of 20,000 pcs of underwear on 20-Nov , their requested delivery time was 20-Dec, aiming to catch the Christmas.
Conclusion:
Ladymate Factory's ability to overcome the challenges of meeting a rushed order highlights its reliability and commitment to customer satisfaction. By leveraging existing resources, requesting overtime from employees, and utilizing expedited shipping options, Ladymate Factory was able to deliver the order on time and build a positive reputation with the customer.
Customer Overview
Customer placed an order of 20,000 pcs of underwear on 20-Nov , their requested delivery time was 20-Dec, aiming to catch the Christmas.
