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Case Study · Apparel

PVHPVH Europe × DMIx

A color success story, continued. Direct supplier collaboration on lab dips and bulk, since 2019.

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Background

Enhancing communication, increasing accuracy, streamlining processes.

The collaboration between PVH Europe and DMIx by ColorDigital exemplifies the future of digital color management in the global textile industry. The journey began in 2019 when the teams started onboarding the first suppliers, forging a highly successful partnership in digital color communication and quality control across lab dips and bulk production. In June 2024, PVH Europe extended the contract for another two years, expanding the application to the international production of the Tommy Hilfiger brand.

Results

What the digital color workflow delivers across the PVH supplier network.

−50 %
Lead time
lab dip → approval
~0
Color claims
on bulk production
1:1
Supplier connection
direct, in-platform
2024+
Extended
global Tommy Hilfiger

We see strong results and a robust partnership between PVH Europe and DMIx by ColorDigital. DMIx's ease of adoption by the supply chain and its ability to provide comprehensive insights into running processes are core factors of our success.Sibel Can · Color Director, PVH Europe

Key features

Four levers that made this partnership work.

01

Efficiency and time savings

Streamlined supplier onboarding with significant time savings. Extensive positive feedback from the supply chain itself. The clear communication of standards and automated quality control via DMIx MatchBox and BulkControl led to a 50% reduction in lead times.

02

Transparency and KPI monitoring

The unique DMIx setup allows PVH to connect directly with every supplier, a seamless communication channel between experts on both sides. Transparency on major KPIs is established across the entire supply chain.

03

Improved quality, fewer claims

With a fully digital process and instant feedback loops via DMIx, lab-dip quality has increased significantly. As a consequence, color-related claims on bulk production have nearly diminished.

04

Cost efficiency

Automated supplier feedback, full transparency at any time, minimal dispatch of physical samples and the reduction in claims have together driven significant cost efficiencies, a robust ROI case for a global apparel group.

Voices

From both sides of the partnership.

We see strong results and a robust partnership between PVH Europe and DMIx by ColorDigital. We are excited about the new developments already in planning.

Sibel Can
Color Director, PVH Europe

We are highly motivated by the extension of our relationship and ready to deliver new possibilities to the existing platform. With the upcoming challenges in global legislation and the need for more efficient tier chains, adopting digital ecosystems like DMIx makes absolute sense.

Gerd Willschütz
COO, ColorDigital
The story continues

From a pilot in 2019 to global Tommy Hilfiger production.

In June 2024, PVH Europe extended the DMIx contract for another two years, expanding the application to the international production of the Tommy Hilfiger brand. New developments are already in planning, together.

Conclusion

This partnership is set to keep shaping the textile and fashion industry, demonstrating the transformative impact of digital color technology in streamlining operations and enhancing product quality.

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