Turkey is one of the leading countries in the global textile and apparel industry. Let’s consider what textile companies can do to outshine their competitors around the globe, and consider how 1Ci solutions can bring current business and production processes to a new level.

Current Landscape of the Textile Industry in Turkey

In 2020, the country ranked as the fourth largest exporter of textiles worldwide. Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, Turkey is still showing signs of growth in the industry.

Due to increasing consumer expectations and the need for sustainable products, textile companies around the world are forced to restructure their business processes and invest in technological solutions. Turkey is no exception. To compete with major textile exporters like China and India, companies in Turkey have to move towards innovation.

Production Tracking Challenges

The production processes in the textile and apparel industry are quite complex and confusing. For example, production processes can’t be tracked by only relying on workstation monitoring.

  • Workstation-based cost calculations are often inaccurate and don’t display the real picture.

  • Lot tracking allows users to assign identification labels to production runs called “lots” that can be tracked throughout the entire supply chain. However, it has its disadvantages:

    • Keeping track of stocks (raw materials and products) can be quite challenging.

    • Thousands of new stock cards are added to the system every season in companies that prepare seasonal collections.

    • When variants are taken into account, a hundred thousand new stocks should be considered by the system.

Given the industry’s dynamic nature, textile companies in Turkey need a solution that can respond promptly to their requests. An ERP solution specifically designed for textile companies would be a great fit.

Benefits of 1Ci ERP

1Ci ERP for apparel and textiles allows:

  • Easy tracking of stock levels,

  • Management of inventory for both raw materials and finished products every season.

This is especially crucial when companies prepare seasonal apparel collections and thousands of new lots are added.

Integration with Technologically-advanced Machines

To thrive in the textile industry, it’s now not enough to simply make high-quality clothing — it’s already taken for granted. In addition to that, companies need to implement up-to-date solutions for greater efficiency, automation and integration with all machines and tools in factories and warehouses.

Investment Trends

  • The amount of investments in new machines has significantly increased, particularly in the field of production.

  • Recent years have seen a surge in Industry 4.0 investments, increasing the need for a flexible structure in ERP software.

Equipment Requirements

Equipment varies according to the type of textile production. However, the main equipment required for ERP implementation includes:

  • Handheld terminals.

  • Manufacturing equipment such as RFID equipment, robots, and conveyor systems.

Case Study: Gelal Corap Sanayi A.S.

1Ci partner DND has helped Gelal Corap Sanayi A.S., a leading socks manufacturer in Turkey, to implement 1C:Enterprise and integrate it with industrial robots. 

Outcomes of the Implementation

  • Labor cost reduction by 10%.

  • Implementation of the industrial machines management module achieved a 7-8% productivity improvement.

By leveraging 1Ci solutions, textile companies in Turkey can enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness in the global market.

Monitoring from Raw Material Input to Stock Output

Another key factor to succeed in the textile industry is to implement a fully integrated system that has access to all processes — from raw material input to stock output.

Key Features of 1C:Drive

  • Targeted Production Processes: 1C:Drive automates production as a whole, integrating warehouse management and CRM systems.

  • Multi-Platform Support: With its fast development infrastructure, it offers an ERP technology that can respond quickly to all customer needs.

Suitability for Medium-Sized Companies

Package applications are often not enough, especially for medium-sized textile companies. Therefore, 1C:Drive serves as a project application that is a good fit for them. It’s a cost-effective and multifunctional solution that can be designed specifically for every company’s needs.

Case Study: Seçil Store

For instance, we implemented the solution for Seçil Store, a leading manufacturer and textile production company in Turkey. As a result, the company received an integrated end-to-end system that:

  • Monitors internal processes in manufacturing

  • Provides access to contractors’ manufacturing data

Bottom Line

1Ci ERP software for the textile industry provides a full range of process automation, bringing numerous benefits to businesses:

  • Makes inventory management more efficient

  • Reduces production time

  • Takes control of production tracking

  • Reduces labor and other related costs

  • Increases customer satisfaction

You can read stories about successful implementation and significant results that textile companies achieved with the help of 1Ci solutions here.