Coats Digital proudly announces that SQ Celsius Ltd, a leading knitwear specialist and subsidiary of SQ Group, has achieved remarkable operational improvements following the implementation of its FastReactPlan solution in 2019. The digital transformation has resulted in a 6 per cent increase in production efficiency, an 8 per cent boost in on-time delivery performance (OTDP), and a 7 per cent reduction in unnecessary overtime hours. These gains have contributed to a 5 per cent business growth and significant annual profits.
Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, SQ Celsius operates two LEED Platinum-certified factories in Gazipur and Mymensingh, employing 18,000 people and producing over 2.4 million pieces monthly. Its clientele includes global brands such as M&S, H&M, Inditex, Ralph Lauren, PVH, and GAP.
Before adopting FastReactPlan, SQ Celsius faced challenges due to fragmented data management. Reliance on Excel spreadsheets for capacity planning and production scheduling led to data silos, bottlenecks, and delayed deliveries. The inability to forecast demand accurately or optimize inventory disrupted cash flow and inflated costs.
Trevin Banks-Clifford-Wijesinghe, Head of Planning at SQ Celsius, highlighted the challenges the company faced due to a lack of visibility and disjointed data. These issues led to operational inefficiencies that impacted customer commitments and profitability. The implementation of FastReactPlan significantly improved the company’s planning processes by providing real-time data visibility and enhancing overall agility.
With a centralized planning system, SQ Celsius now benefits from streamlined scheduling, accurate Cost-to-Make (CM) quotes, and the flexibility to accommodate diverse orders and style changes. This has reduced excess material purchases and improved cash flow.
CEO Shane Baldsing emphasized the transformative impact of FastReactPlan on the company's operations. He noted that the solution has helped balance inventory, reduce costs, and improve cash flow. Additionally, its real-time insights have enhanced customer relationships and positioned SQ Celsius for long-term growth and success.
Golam Mahbub Sikder, Customer Success Manager at Coats Digital, commended SQ Celsius’s achievements, attributing their success to the impact of digitization in enhancing efficiency and driving business growth. He expressed enthusiasm about continuing the partnership and supporting SQ Celsius in achieving future milestones.
FastReactPlan, part of Coats Digital’s Manufacturing Solution Suite, offers dynamic, visual production planning for the apparel industry, enhancing delivery, efficiency, and lead times.
