Case Study
How a global textile manufacturer transformed data management with a comprehensive cloud data platform
CLIENT
This leading global manufacturer and marketer of everyday basic apparel employs over 65,000 people worldwide and boasts an extensive portfolio of trusted brands. Offering a diverse range of products, including underwear, activewear, and socks, the company is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices. It focuses on reducing environmental impacts while delivering high-quality products to consumers.
CHALLENGE
Data management complexities—outdated systems and inefficient processes hindered operational efficiency
The global textile manufacturer had an outdated on-premise data warehouse. The system's limitations hindered data accessibility, slowed reporting processes, and prevented efficient, data-driven decision-making. The company also struggled to integrate and manage data from multiple, disparate sources, causing inefficiencies and data quality issues. Additionally, the client needed to improve its data transformation and cleansing processes to enhance accuracy. The IT team wanted a scalable, modern data solution to streamline reporting and ensure consistent, reliable data access to stay competitive and support future growth.
TRANSFORMATION
Comprehensive cloud data platform enabled seamless integration, advanced analytics, and optimized data management
UST architected and delivered a modern cloud data management platform using Azure data services, including Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, and Azure data analytics. This solution optimized extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes and data models to ensure seamless data integration and efficient handling across lines of business. It also improved data transformation and cleansing and streamlined self-service data reporting. UST also developed material management data models to improve replenishment processes and support ideal inventory levels, ensuring efficient resource utilization. The company now has a modern, scalable data management solution to make faster, data-driven decisions.
IMPACT
Achieved significant operational improvements through optimized data management and enhanced decision-making
The cloud-based Azure data management platform delivered these key results:
- Enhanced demand forecasting accuracy—using Azure data analytics, historical sales data, and seasonal trend information
- Optimized inventory management and replenishment processes—to improve resource utilization and streamline operations
- Reduced inventory waste—by using advanced analytics for precise demand forecasting, improving replenishment processes, and effectively managing stock levels
- Improved supply chain agility and responsiveness—using real-time data insights to adapt to market changes and meet evolving customer needs
- Empowered decision-making across key business segments—thanks to integrated data analytics dashboards and modern data warehouse capabilities
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RESOURCES
https://www.ust.com/en/insights/retailer-accelerates-insights-centralized-data-lake