VT Garment Co Ltd has become the first company to achieve GSD Excellence Gold Certification through Coats Digital's new GSD Programme. The initiative aims to help manufacturers enhance efficiency and sustainability by leveraging GSD’s data-driven methodology. This achievement highlights VT Garment's commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Since adopting GSDCost, VT Garment has made significant strides, increasing sales orders by 30 per cent, improving on-time delivery by 13 per cent, and boosting production efficiency by up to 30 per cent. The company also reduced overtime, air freight, machine rental, and material costs, leading to improved profit margins.
VT Garment is renowned for its sustainable practices, producing award-winning sportswear and outerwear at its Fair Trade-certified facilities. The company has long been at the forefront of innovation in Thailand's textile sector, implementing Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced planning systems. In recognition of its achievements, VT Garment was awarded the Thailand Lean Golden Award in 2017.
With clients such as Patagonia, Jack Wolf skin, and O'Neill, VT Garment produces up to 180,000 items monthly in Thailand and Myanmar. The company recently earned LEED Green Building Platinum certification for its commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency.
The GSD Excellence Programme, designed by Coats Digital, encourages manufacturers to adopt best practices and achieve optimal production environments. The accreditation process includes rigorous assessments of GSD standards, practitioner capabilities, and efficiency benchmarks. VT Garment’s Gold Certification exemplifies the transformative impact of GSD methodology, positioning the company as a leader in manufacturing excellence.
Kunal Kapur, Managing Director of Coats Digital, praised VT Garment for its dedication to Lean manufacturing and Kaizen, noting that the company's Gold status is a model for the industry. Chalumpon Lotharukpong, VT Garment’s Managing Director, expressed pride in the achievement, which he attributed to the company's 40 years of experience in refining global standards.
This milestone demonstrates the significant benefits of GSDCost, which has optimized productivity and cost-efficiency, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
