▶︎ In Brief: Premier Knits future-proofs its factories with Solvei8’s Tracki8 and Plani8, boosting real-time production visibility, quality control, and efficiency. Discover how this digital leap reduced rework, improved KPIs, and transformed South India’s top kidswear manufacturer into a smart factory leader.
Premier Knits, a leading apparel manufacturer in South India, producing kidswear for renowned brands like Tesco, Walmart, and Mothercare, faced challenges in tracking quality issues, rework effort, managing production efficiency, and reconciling orders across departments.
Premier Knits sought a solution that could drive accuracy, efficiency, and seamless coordination across teams. After a rigorous evaluation of multiple solutions, Solvei8’s Tracki8 and Plani8 stood out for their superior automation, real-time insights, and seamless integration. By choosing Solvei8 over competitors, Premier Knits gained a comprehensive system that optimises production workflows, quality control on a real time basis, and ensures seamless visibility across departments.
“A robust production system requires both visibility and control,” said M. Shanmugam, Managing Director at Premier Knits. “Solvei8’s deep, end-to-end solution, combined with its ease of use and strong implementation support, made it the right choice for us. Tracki8 has already helped us track production seamlessly, and we look forward to leveraging Plani8’s planning workflows to drive efficiency. Additionally, Solvei8’s affordability ensures that technology-driven manufacturing excellence remains accessible and scalable for us.”
The implementation followed a structured, phased approach, beginning with a single sewing line before expanding factory-wide. Hands-on training sessions for the mid-level workforce enhanced their understanding of KPIs and system usage. A ‘train the trainer’ methodology empowered key users to drive widespread adoption, overcoming language barriers and ensuring operational self-sufficiency. Digital reporting replaced manual tracking, significantly improving data accuracy and production consistency.
“At Solvei8, we are committed to empowering manufacturers like Premier Knits with scalable, data-driven solutions that drive efficiency,” said Jay Wadhwa, Regional Sales Manager at Solvei8. “With Tracki8 already transforming their quality and production tracking, we are excited to support them in the next phase of their digital journey with Plani8. We look forward to delivering a seamless rollout that will enhance their planning processes, reduce manual interventions, and unlock new levels of operational excellence.”
Solvei8’s proactive delivery team played a crucial role in ensuring seamless implementation, providing continuous support and on-site assistance. Line-wise dashboards now offer real-time insights into production and quality metrics, while mobile apps give higher management on-the-go access to key data. The reports in the
Operations Intelligence app provide in-depth analytics for strategic decision-making, and TV dashboards on the shop floor enable real-time monitoring and faster response to production challenges. The QC App’s image-capturing feature enables precise tracking of defective garments, and the Order Reconciliation Report provides comprehensive visibility from cutting to shipment.
With these solutions, Premier Knits has boosted production efficiency,focused on right first time quality metrics, and strengthened its position as a leading knitwear manufacturer in the region, future-proofing its factories through digitization.
