Summary
A multinational clothing retailer chose WEM No-Code to urgently modernize their legacy SAP order and supply chain system to streamline their operations, reduce overhead and save costs .Key results
- Complete solution at lightning speed, tailored to specific business requirements and interfaced with the existing SAP platform they used;
- Highly mission-critical, secure and scalable. Deployed on their Azure cloud using Kubernetes
- Allows all their suppliers, shippers and warehouses to log in and manage the orders from manufacturing to shipping. Configuring efficient shipping routes to improve efficiency, lower costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Industry
Retail
Use case
New Core System
Partner
Who is C&A?
C&A is a leading multinational clothing retailer with a significant global presence. Known for offering a wide array of fashion items, C&A operates in multiple countries and oversees complex supply chain operations that involve managing everything from manufacturing and packaging to shipping products to stores and warehouses.
The Challenges
C&A’s legacy SAP system couldn’t keep up with the growing complexity of their global operations. Manual processes in packaging, labeling, and shipping caused inefficiencies, errors, and delays. The system lacked flexibility, making it difficult to scale and adapt to new business needs. C&A needed a modern solution to streamline operations and reduce overhead without disrupting their supply chain.
The Solution
C&A partnered with WEM No-Code and Fizor to build a custom supply chain management system. Using WEM No-Code’s intuitive platform, C&A developed an automated solution in just 4 weeks, with no coding required. The system integrated seamlessly with their SAP infrastructure, automating manual tasks, reducing errors, and enabling rapid updates. With WEM No-Code’s DTAP workflow, changes could be made in hours, ensuring the system remained agile and adaptable to evolving business needs.
The Positive Business Impacts
The implementation of WEM No-Code’s intelligent supply chain system delivered measurable business results for C&A, including:
- 90% faster time to market: The deployment of the supply chain system was completed in a fraction of the time it would have taken using traditional development methods, improving C&A’s ability to adapt to market changes and stay ahead of competitors.
- Achieved ROI in 7 months: Within just 7 months, C&A realized a return on investment (ROI), far ahead of initial expectations, demonstrating the effectiveness of the solution.
- Significant TCO reduction: The WEM No-Code platform reduced the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by eliminating the need for extensive IT resources and reducing operational costs associated with system management and maintenance.
- Streamlined operations: The automation of manual tasks and the improved coordination between suppliers, warehouses, and shippers led to a significant reduction in overhead costs and an increase in operational efficiency.
- Improved inventory management: By integrating real-time data into the supply chain process, C&A was able to optimize inventory levels, reducing stockouts and overstocking, which in turn improved the customer experience.
- Enhanced collaboration across the supply chain: Suppliers, shippers, and warehouse staff were able to log in and manage orders from manufacturing to shipping in a single, integrated system, improving communication and reducing the likelihood of errors.
- Agility and scalability: The platform provided C&A with the flexibility to quickly roll out changes in response to evolving business needs, with new updates implemented in a few hours using WEM No-Code’s DTAP approach.
- Seamless integration: WEM No-Code allowed C&A to modernize their SAP system without requiring complex coding, bugs, or downtime, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted operation during the entire implementation process.
Looking Ahead
WEM No-Code’s intelligent supply chain management system delivered a SMART solution for C&A, enabling them to automate and streamline their operations. By achieving 90% faster time to market, realizing ROI in just 7 months, and reducing TCO, C&A was able to significantly enhance operational efficiency, improve inventory management, and provide a better customer experience—all while modernizing their legacy SAP system with no coding or disruption to their business. With the flexibility to adapt quickly to future changes, C&A is now better positioned for continued growth and success. Contact our WEM Experts to learn more!
