Efficient Production Planning for Cambridge Satchel

From these modest origins, the company embarked on an extraordinary journey to prosperity. This journey included notable milestones such as a collaboration with renowned British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, an OBE awarded to Julie, the establishment of a flagship store in Covent Garden, and gainingpopularity among celebrities like Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.

To maintain efficiency in purchasing, planning, and production, the companyrecognized the need to streamline its production planning process.

This led Cambridge Satchel to explore software platforms that could effectively managethe entire production process.After thorough research, Cambridge Satchel identified Odoo as the optimalsolution.

Despite being relatively new to the enterprise software market, Odoohas made significant waves by surpassing established names like Sage, SAP, andMicrosoft Dynamics. Odoo stands out for its superior customization, seamless integration, and overall better value proposition for organizations of allsizes and shapes.

Although Odoo operates within familiar market segments such as ERP and CRM, its development path is far from conventional. With its open source nature, Odoo's strong technical foundation allows thousands of developers and business process experts to contribute and build upon its source code. This unique approach enables businesses to tailor their systems precisely to their operational requirements, rather than being constrained by the limitations of the software.

Once The Cambridge Satchel Company identified Odoo as the platform of choice, the next step was to find a suitable business partner to develop the software and deliver bespoke solutions. Fortunately, this process proved to be easier than expected. Optim Evolve emerged as the leading Odoo solutions provider in terms of experience and capabilities. With many years of experience with Odoo and a diverse customer base across various industry sectors, Optim Evolve was well-equipped to meet Cambridge Satchel's specific needs.

Optim Evolve team possesses extensive experience and expertise in Odoo, enabling
them to streamline business processes, enhance efficiency, and boost productivity for their clients. Whether clients require a single module or a comprehensive suite of integrated applications, Optim Evolve's capabilities aligned perfectly with the immediate needs of Cambridge Satchel.

The solution implemented by Optim Evolve has significantly enhanced the efficiency of the existing manual systems. By streamlining the production process, it enables the company to effectively manage varying lead times from global suppliers and align stock requirements, purchasing, and production schedules to meet increasingly stringent deadlines and customer expectations.

The solution was developed by a specialized internal team selected from the company's extensive talent pool based in Lancashire. Remarkably, the project was completed in under 6 months and has resulted in substantial improvements across the business operations. Theseimprovements have positively impacted cash flow, reduced stockholding, and minimized overall manufacturing lead times. Moreover, the implementation has laid a robust groundwork for integrating other business systems into a unified, world class platform, Odoo