#Knitting & Hosiery

Digitalized production management for luxury fashion with tradition

The Brazilian luxury knitwear manufacturer Bonneterie knits with love, tradition and innovation and creates sophisticated garments that fit comfortably around the body. It has been on the road to success since it was founded in 1987. Bonneterie products stand for quality, timeless elegance and comfort and are in demand worldwide. A considerable proportion of them are produced on flat knitting machines from STOLL.
Products © 2024 Bonneterie
Products © 2024 Bonneterie


Transformation of the production organization at Bonneterie with PPS powered by STOLL and KM.ON

Bonneterie and STOLL have been working together for decades and the two partners also took one of the first steps towards the digitalization of production together: The knitting specialist has been using the Production Planning System (PPS) powered by STOLL and KM.ON for more than five years.

The decision in favor of the PPS was made as part of an expansion and modernization project in which Bonneterie was clearing up inefficient operating processes. Machine operators relied on manual notes for production and yarn management, leading to frequent miscommunication, errors, and increased setup times. With operators managing multiple machines, tracking production was time-consuming and prone to human error. As a result, downtime increased, and productivity decreased.

In order to streamline and digitalise its production processes, the company implemented the PPS alongside their ERP system. The PPS provides real-time insights, enables automation, eliminates the need of manual notes and thus offers real benefits.

„PPS has transformed how we manage production. Our efficiency has improved significantly, and we now have complete control and visibility over the entire process,“ says Kevin Strassburger, Marketing Manager at Bonneterie.

Efficiency Gains

The PPS led to a 20 % increase in efficiency. Operators now manage more machines with ease, and reduced setup time and errors contributed to a significant productivity boost.

Improved Organization

PPS replaced manual inputs, organizing production data in real time. Operators no longer need to walk around as much or take notes; they can view production data directly on their screens, allowing them to better manage timelines and machine assignments. The PPS enables remote access to production data, empowering operators and managers to oversee the entire process from anywhere, anytime. 

Streamlined Production

With better timeline management, the system reduced stockpiling and aligned production more closely with demand. The system tracks when machines are running out of tickets, allowing for better workflow management.

Production © 2024 KARL MAYER
Production © 2024 KARL MAYER


Data-driven Control and Planning

PPS offers comprehensive reports on key machine and production data at both micro and macro levels, helping Bonneterie pinpoint inefficiencies and identify stop causes. The reports and access to historical data enhance decision-making and planning. Decisions are not only made more profoundly, but also more quickly and delays are reduced.

Bonneterie experienced remarkable improvements in production efficiency, organization, and overall control. The support and collaboration with STOLL have further empowered Bonneterie to continue delivering high-quality knitwear with precision and confidence.

Remote data access © 2024 Bonneterie
Remote data access © 2024 Bonneterie





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