Research
In TMS we believe that Research & Development is the cornerstone of any collection. Our international R&D teams source and develop the latest fabrics, finishes and washes ahead of the market. Working directly with our extensive network of mills, we are well placed to execute our customer's creative vision.
Whether our customers require seasonal fabric concepts or monthly updates, our fabric library is regularly updated and equipped to handle most enquiries.
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Design
Trend Analysis
Fabric Research
Sketches
CollectionOur designers travel the world for inspiration, looking for fresh ideas and novel details to bring our customer's designs to life. Their job is to assist on everything necessary whether it’s a move-on for their best selling style to full new collection concept and creation. Our aim is to work seamlessly with our customer's in-house design teams and enhance their product whilst maintaining their brand DNA. It is this Design Support which brings the extra input when needed.
Development
Sample creation and development is safe in our hands. Our Technical Support teams are there to ensure that all products meet their required specifications.
Virtual Development
Prototype
Promotion
Samples
Fitting Approvals
PreproductionSampling
At TMS we understand customer needs and are able to streamline the sampling process. Our in-house pattern makers and technicians collaborate with our customers to ensure optimum fit and garment construction from proto to photo to salesman sample. For extra short lead times we develop samples which are the perfect fit straight away.
Technology
By using latest technology our aim is to increase efficiciency, shorten lead times and to deliver best possible quality. For that all TMS offices are equipped with Video Conference rooms to remotely hold internal as well as external meetings. The highly customizable TMS EDI solutions enable us to share information across our supply chains. To virtual fit garments of different materials and sizes our R&D teams work with specialized software as Optitex. And with Gerber systems in our sample rooms our experienced pattern makers can work in sync with our connected partners.
Allocation
With our regional presence in Asia we are able to place the production where it fits each need best. We can hit price points and are able to manufacture small or big quantities in premium quality. We provide our customers with the most suitable factories depending on their product and order. Our presence in Asia with its rich network offers unlimited capacities. We know the strength and weaknesses of each production country and their respective factories. This allows us to achieve average lead times of 60-75 days from order placement to delivery ex factory. For more details on our locations please go here.
Production Control
We control the actual outcome of all orders. From the early stage our Quality Assurance starts working on the technical requirements. Before the actual production starts we ensure that each detail is taken well care of. Our Quality Control is on-site and brings attention to detail. With reports measuring the progress and quality of each order we make third party inspections redundant. We provide our partners with the visibility and control needed.
Quality
We deliver the quality customers deserve. Pre-production, in-line, final inspections and AQL 1.5 is our everyday business. Our teams are led by experienced technicians who will not only control the quality at the productions sites but also travel and visit our customers to discuss technical developments and possibilities to improve efficiencies. We ensure that all necessary tests of materials are done well in time and with reputable test institutes or with in-house laboratories.
The global nature of the textile industry requires a professional operational support from Finance, Logistics, Compliance, HR and IT specialists. At TMS the teams in those fields are not only working closely with each other but also with their counter parts from our business partners. This ensures that operations are actually accommodating the individual needs or processes of our customers in most efficient ways and by this adding value to the supply chain. Equipped with functional expertise and multi language skills we tackle and solve any issues that might come around.
