“We’ve gone from shipping around two orders a week to over 6,000 unit orders delivered directly to end customers.”
Logistics case study: Atelier Katanga & Dataforms
Atelier Katanga, an industrial start-up specializing in textile marking, has undergone a radical transformation of its logistics. Initially, the company handled two large orders per week. Thanks to its partnership with Shippingbo and Dataforms, it now ships between 5,000 and 6,000 unit orders each week directly to end customers. This growth has had a major impact on the company’s needs, particularly in terms of traceability and labeling.
Dataforms, for its part, specializes in adhesive printing, notably with innovative products such as Street Form, a mix of adhesive and paper in the form of integrated labels or cards. Atelier Katanga’s need for precise, real-time marking of its products aligned perfectly with Dataforms’ expertise. Together, they were able to create a solid partnership, where responsiveness and reliability were key pillars. As Dataforms’ Sales Manager points out, they were able to quickly provide samples and adjust labels until the perfect solution was found.
Problems encountered
As the number of orders increased and products diversified, Atelier Katanga faced several logistical challenges. Shipment volumes increased from a few orders to several thousand per week, necessitating a complete overhaul of order management and labeling processes.
In addition, product traceability became a major issue: each product had to be correctly labeled to ensure smooth management of the supply chain, including returns and exchanges. Finally, supplier reliability was a key factor. Atelier Katanga needed a partner capable of responding rapidly to its growing needs for labels, without going through intermediaries, in order to guarantee short lead times and controlled costs.
Shippingbo solutions
When Atelier Katanga approached Shippingbo with its labeling requirements, the response was swift and efficient. Thanks to Shippingbo’s ecosystem of partners, the company was put in touch with Dataforms, a direct label manufacturer. This partnership enabled Atelier Katanga to benefit from a tailor-made solution, without intermediaries, guaranteeing controlled costs and reduced lead times.
Dataforms was quick to supply sample labels, and by the second iteration, they were perfectly suited to the company’s needs, facilitating product traceability and shipment management. The partnership went off without a hitch, with regular orders and seamless processes.
Shippingbo’s integration system has enabled Atelier Katanga to efficiently manage all stages of its logistics process, from ordering to shipping. Labels manufactured by Dataforms now cover a wide range of needs, from traceability to shipping and product marketing.
Working with a local manufacturer like Dataforms offers a double guarantee: reliable production lead times and reduced risk of stock-outs. What’s more, the absence of intermediaries means significant savings compared with imported products. Since the beginning of this partnership, Atelier Katanga has never experienced a stock shortage. This win-win collaboration continues to evolve, with the exploration of new label types to meet growing logistical needs.
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