Thai sportswear manufacturer Pilot Knit Garment, part of the Yong Udom Textile Group, has selected Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan to digitize its manual planning processes. The solution aims to enhance efficiency, optimize On-Time Delivery Performance (OTDP), and reduce lead times by improving planning and forecasting accuracy across departments.
Established in 1986, Pilot Knit Garment, headquartered in Samutsakorn, Thailand, manufactures sportswear for global brands like Nike, Converse, and Jordan, producing 200,000 pieces per month with over 660 employees. Despite having access to high-quality fabrics, the company faced challenges managing production with manual Excel-based planning, leading to under- or overcapacity issues and extended lead times.
Managing Director Ampon Ruayfupan expects FastReactPlan to be transformative, improving fabric management and capacity utilization. The solution, part of Coats Digital’s Manufacturing Solution Suite, offers dynamic, real-time production updates, enabling Pilot Knit Garment to plan months in advance and respond swiftly to last-minute changes. Coats Digital's Haruethai Phaleesem emphasized the seamless integration with Pilot Knit’s Tega ERP system, providing greater visibility and streamlining production planning. The company aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain its competitive edge in the market.
