Business Situation and Requirements
The lack of agility makes it difficult for apparel brands to respond quickly to emerging trends, meet customer expectations, and stay competitive, highlighting the need for a streamlined, digital approach to the design-to-sample cycle.
Recognising these challenges, Suuchi Inc sought to transform its design-to-sample operations and enable faster, more efficient collaboration across the fashion ecosystem. The company partnered with Unthinkable to develop a comprehensive digital platform that connects brands, designers, and manufacturers. The platform was designed to digitise and streamline the design-to-sample workflow, reduce turnaround times, enhance visibility, and facilitate real-time collaboration—helping Suuchi accelerate innovation, respond swiftly to market trends, and maintain a competitive edge in the apparel industry.
Their key requirements included:
Cloud-Based, Mobile-Centric Platform – Develop a solution accessible via cloud and mobile devices, serving as a single source of truth for all supply chain stakeholders.
End-to-End Process Automation – Automate all product manufacturing operations to reduce turnaround time from 3D design to garment sample.
Role-Based Access & Security – Maintain data integrity and security with dedicated modules for admins, suppliers, and retailers.
Real-Time Analytics – Provide instant insights into critical business metrics for faster and more informed decision-making.
Work-in-Progress (WIP) Monitoring – Track production progress in real time to identify bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency.
Health, Safety, and Time-to-Make Tracking – Make pre-start health and safety reviews (PSR) and production timelines transparent and easily accessible to all stakeholders.
