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Breaking the Threads of Legacy - SwatFame’s Digital Evolution

SwatFame, a California-based apparel manufacturer renowned for its denim and casual wear, sought to modernize its legacy systems. With a commitment to delivering high-quality apparel and staying ahead of market trends, SwatFame needed a digital transformation to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

40% reduction in order processing time

25% decrease in operational costs

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Location

California, United States

Industry

Apparel & Manufacturing

Duration

November 2020 to Present

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“ Code District has been great to work with and always wants to do things the right way. In some cases, we have had to change our own design, and they are really helpful in completing our needs and making sure the integrity of the software is on point. They have been very professional and easy to work with.”

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Dan Bride

IT Director, Swatfame

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The Challenge

SwatFame relied on multiple disconnected systems to manage its design, order processing, and inventory workflows. This fragmentation created inefficiencies and slowed operations. Below are the key challenges SwatFame faced:

  • Disconnected Systems

    SwatFame's core workflows were divided across legacy systems like VB6-based Worksheet Entry and GDTS for order processing, AS400 for ERP, and Picture Planner for catalog generation. The lack of integration forced teams to manually transfer data between systems, leading to errors and delays.

  • Inefficient Database Management

    The outdated database schema resulted in redundant and poorly linked data, complicating inventory management and decision-making processes.

  • Poor Scalability

    The legacy systems couldn't scale to support increasing client demands or large-scale production workflows, limiting the company’s growth potential.

  • Limited Collaboration

    Siloed data and disjointed processes hindered collaboration between departments, slowing decision-making and reducing overall productivity. Sales teams had to manually generate reports and client catalogs, which were time-intensive and prone to errors.

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Our Solution

SwatFame partnered with our team to modernize its legacy systems, focusing on creating a centralized, scalable web-based system that met their operational needs. Here's how we addressed their challenges:

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Unified Order Processing Platform

We consolidated two fragmented systems into a comprehensive Order Entry (OE) system and replaced the outdated technology of the Garment Design Tracking System (GDTS) system with a single platform. 

Centralized Asset Management

A robust PLM (Process Lifecycle Management) system was developed to unify design workflows. Designers could manage components, BOMs, and assets like images and documents from a single platform, improving efficiency.

Enhanced Productivity

The centralized system allowed sales, design, and production teams to access and share data seamlessly. This improved interdepartmental collaboration and accelerated decision-making.

Modern Database Architecture

The database schema was redesigned to eliminate redundancies and support real-time data updates. This provided accurate insights into inventory, orders, and production timelines.

The Results

90%

automation of manual processes

40%

reduction in survey processing times

30k+

survey participants handled by system

50%

faster onboarding with an intuitive UI

  • Enhanced collaboration across departments with centralized data access
  • Improved client satisfaction with faster, reliable service
  • Real-time insights into production timelines, order statuses, and inventory
  • Eliminated manual processes reducing order processing & report generation time
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IT Director, Swatfame

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