Tape à l'Œil optimizes its Supply Chain with Winddle in SAP S/4 Hana integration

A strategic choice for operational excellence

In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and global supply chain performance, Tape à l'Œil (TAO), the renowned children's clothing brand within the Mulliez galaxy, has successfully implemented the Winddle solution. This integration comes as part of a comprehensive overhaul of their information systems and the deployment of a new SAP S/4 Hana ERP.

The necessity of an end-to-end collaborative solution

Situated in the north of France, TAO annually sells over 25 million clothing items, shoes, and accessories, targeting newborns to 14-year-olds. With a complex network of diverse and substantial supply chains, the company sought a solution to streamline and optimize its supply chain processes.

Arnaud Duthilleul, Director of the Supply Chain at TAO, emphasized the need for an end-to-end collaborative order tracking solution. "Our supply chain involves numerous stakeholders, both in France and at our sourcing offices, among our supplier partners and transport service providers. Implementing a collaborative tracking platform is not just an option but a crucial element for the productivity of our teams and the responsiveness of our operations.

A Partnership focused on expertise

The expertise of Winddle in structuring processes specific to TAO and its ability to effectively address the organization's unique requirements were key factors that led TAO to this partnership. Duthilleul expressed satisfaction with Winddle's capacity to support the evolution of their organization, stating: "The solution is a real support for the evolution of our organization."

Collaborative deployment: SAP ERP and Winddle in synergy

The deployment of SAP ERP and Winddle was a collaborative effort, with both solutions complementing each other and interfacing to ensure synchronized and high-quality data for TAO's operations. Duthilleul highlighted that Winddle addresses functional areas distinct from ERP, focusing on daily operational aspects such as frequent date modifications, document exchanges, and coordination among multiple stakeholders.

Best-of-Breed Approach

"The needs related to the daily tracking of import flows were initially part of our ERP requirements. We realized that these are actually distinct functional areas, outside the core of ERP business, focused on managing transactional information. This best-of-breed approach that Winddle brings is truly something to rejoice about, providing us with the best in each functional area," shared Arnaud Duthilleul, Director of the Supply Chain at TAO.

Winddle and PLM Centric Software Connectivity

Furthermore, Winddle's solution will seamlessly connect to the PLM Centric Software used by TAO, ensuring efficient dissemination of product-related information in the context of order tracking.

Emilia Jevakhoff, CEO of Winddle, expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration, stating: "We are delighted about this new project with a flagship brand in the Mulliez galaxy. TAO's teams are driven by a dynamic and efficient mindset, aligning perfectly with what Winddle provides them from both a technological and organizational perspective." This successful integration marks a significant step forward for Tape à l'Œil in achieving excellence in their supply chain operations.

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