Before:
Triumph’s initial challenges:
High sampling volume: Over 200,000 physical samples produced annually across two seasons.
Materials, cost and time pressures: Sampling involved high fabric consumption, extensive lead times, and logistical costs.
Limited innovation time: Designers spent excessive time on manual sampling processes, leaving little room for creative exploration.
Sustainability concerns: Excess fabric and dyed materials often led to dead stock, creating waste.
Regional Complexity: Different business models in Europe and Asia made alignment difficult, with Europe relying heavily on physical samples and Asia adopting its own pace in 3D design.
After:
Results after working with INHOUSE:
85% reduction in physical samples: Digital samples replaced a significant portion of Triumph’s collections, saving time and reducing costs.
Increased sustainability: Eliminated excess material usage and reduced dead stock, contributing to Triumph’s sustainability goals.
Up skilled design teams: Designers gained expertise in 3D tools, enabling faster decisions and improved collaboration across departments.
Decreased overhead costs & lead times: While design processes remained largely unchanged, the company experienced notable overhead savings in sampling costs and shorter lead times for marketing decisions.
Strategic regional rollout: Although Europe led the charge, Triumph began training designers in Asia and Japan for a gradual 3D implementation.
Process:
Steps in Triumph’s 3D journey with INHOUSE:
Initiating the project: Tasked with reducing costs and timelines, Triumph began exploring 3D sampling three years ago.
Partner selection: After a rigorous evaluation of three potential vendors, Triumph chose INHOUSE for their adaptability and collaborative approach.
Pilot phase: Creating digital twins of the best-selling collections to showcase ROI potential for marketing and ecommerce usage instead of utilising physical samples.
Training & education: INHOUSE provided foundational 3D education, empowering Triumph’s teams to navigate internal buy-in and stakeholder discussions.
Gradual rollout: Started with Europe before extending training and equipment to Asia, while adapting to region-specific business models.
Continuous improvement: Triumph continues to evolve its 3D capabilities, dedicating time for design teams to innovate and refresh their skills.