Costing optimisation and method improvement
GSDCost is the international standard for establishing and optimising accurate method-time-cost benchmarks for sustainable garment cost optimisation and manufacturing excellence.
GSDCost supports a more collaborative, transparent and sustainable supply chain, in which brands and manufacturers establish and optimise ‘International Standard Time Benchmarks’ using standard motion codes and predetermined times. This use of a common language and standards supports accurate cost prediction, fact based negotiation, and a more efficient garment manufacturing process, while concurrently delivering on CSR commitments.
GSDCost Features and benefits
Time-motion database
GSDCost’s core Pre-Determined Time-Motion Database harnesses the power of the scientific analysis of human motion in 39 Motion Codes, each with its associated International Standard Time or SMV. These motion codes are used as building blocks and support the creation 1,000s of operations, features and unlimited product styles, allowing businesses to create their own standard Methods Database based on accurate, efficient and sustainable manufacturing methods.
Method Improvement
Method and time standardisation provides strong foundations for optimising each operation in the production line to improve the current method and boost overall productivity. Standardised garment construction methods also improve consistency of product quality, resulting in fewer defects.
Accurate Planning and Line Balancing
GSDCost supports the accurate SMV values which are essential for accurate capacity planning and line balancing, supporting a smoother production flow, increased efficiency and improved on time delivery performance.
Method Analysis and Standard
The GSDCost solution is used by production and industrial engineers, trained and as Licensed GSDCost Practitioners, to complete scientific and objective Method Analysis of manufacturing operations to create an accurate and consistent Method Standard for costing and production. GSDCost allows sewn product manufacturers to establish and optimise ‘International Standard Time Benchmarks’ using standard motion codes and predetermined times for each step in the manufacturing method.
Costing Optimisation
Scientific costing using international standard motion codes and pre-determined times support open, fact-based approach to design for value and manufacturing, with accurate cost prediction and win-win pricing negotiation. Since many Fashion Brands also use GSDCost it serves as a basis for fact-based price discussions.
Global Standard Data Libraries
Global standard data libraries developed for specific product types (e.g. intimates, jersey knit leisure and athleisure), come pre-built with standardised components and typical operations used in the manufacture of these product types.