Eliminating Operational Dependency in Kimono Wholesale: How 'Gofuku Q' Centralizes Processing and Cost Management

Overview Sysport Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyotanabe, Kyoto), provider of the kimono wholesale management system 'Gofuku Q,' has released a success story detailing the streamlining of processing management tasks in the kimono wholesale industry.

This case study illustrates how transitioning from traditional paper-based management to a systemized approach enabled the visualization of processing status, faster responses to inquiries, and improved accuracy in cost management.

Background: The 'Black Box' of Processing Workflows For Company A, managing material processing and remaking was a significant burden. Because they were using paper slips to track items across multiple subcontractors, they could not immediately answer customer納期 (delivery) inquiries. The process was highly dependent on individual staff members, and manual cost calculation made accurate profit tracking difficult.

Implementation: Centralized Management Sysport proposed restructuring the workflow using the processing management features of 'Gofuku Q.'

- **Visualization of Subcontractors**: Real-time registration of inventory status and processing stages by subcontractor. - **Automated Cost Calculation**: Product costs are automatically updated upon completion, including remaking costs. - **Linkage with Accounts Payable**: Processing fees are automatically recorded as accounts payable, centralizing payment workflows.

By doing so, the company successfully consolidated 'inventory,' 'progress,' and 'finance' data onto a single screen.

Results and Future Outlook Post-implementation, operational speed saw significant improvements. Staff no longer need to manually search through paper slips for inquiry responses. The company reports increased customer satisfaction. Sysport continues to focus on developing features that address specific industry challenges in the kimono wholesale sector.