The Challenge
PEQUS GmbH, an innovative fashion company specializing in modern streetwear, faced multiple challenges in their product development processes:
- Decentralized Data Storage: Critical product information, including designs and materials, was scattered across various tools, making access and transparency difficult.
- Lengthy Development Cycles: These delays hindered their ability to launch new collections on time, putting them at a disadvantage in a competitive industry.
- Inconsistent Communication: Misaligned collaboration between design, production, and suppliers led to frequent misunderstandings and errors.
- Rapid Trend Evolution: The fast-paced streetwear market demanded flexibility and quick adaptation, which their existing processes struggled to deliver.
PEQUS needed a comprehensive solution to modernize and enhance the efficiency of their workflow without compromising creativity.
The Solution: slimflow PLM
To address these challenges, PEQUS implemented slimflow PLM—a platform tailored to the unique demands of the streetwear industry. slimflow provided a robust and scalable solution, enabling PEQUS to connect teams, optimize workflows, and respond faster to market trends.
Key Features Implemented
- Centralized Product Data Management
- Consolidated all designs, materials, sizes, and production details into one platform.
- Result: 40% faster access to essential information, reducing time wasted searching across multiple systems.
- Optimized Design-to-Production Pipeline
- Automated creation of tech packs with seamless handoff to manufacturing teams.
- Result: 35% reduction in development time, ensuring faster delivery of new collections.
- Enhanced Collaboration
- Introduced direct communication channels between designers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
- Result: 25% fewer errors, thanks to better alignment and improved communication.
- Flexible Trend Management
- Enabled real-time monitoring of market trends and rapid adjustments using visual dashboards.
- Result: Faster decision-making and shorter response times to changing consumer preferences.
- Mobile Integration for On-the-Go Access
- Provided remote access to the platform for designers and production teams, ensuring flexibility and productivity from anywhere.
Results
The implementation of slimflow PLM transformed PEQUS GmbH’s approach to streetwear development:
- 35% faster time-to-market, allowing the company to react promptly to new trends.
- 20% reduction in production costs through more efficient workflows and improved resource management.
- 18% improvement in customer satisfaction by consistently delivering collections on time.
- Sustainability gains achieved by eliminating redundant processes and reducing waste.
What the CEO Says
"Thanks to slimflow PLM, we’ve not only improved the efficiency of our processes but can also react much faster to new trends in streetwear. This speed is crucial in our industry.”
— Moritz Wojahn, CEO & Founder of PEQUS GmbH
Why slimflow PLM?
Slimflow PLM is a powerful, scalable platform designed to meet the challenges of the fast-moving streetwear industry. By seamlessly integrating automation and collaboration, slimflow empowers companies like PEQUS to merge their creative vision with operational excellence.
