The adoption of the internationally recognised GSD™ methodology will simplify costing and planning processes, optimise production efficiencies, reduce waste and increase GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd.’s competitiveness in global fashion markets
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA and LONDON, UK – 10 July, 2025 – Coats Digital is pleased to announce that leading global apparel manufacturer, GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd , has adopted Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution to drive stronger collaboration with international brand partners. The move is part of the company’s wider digital transformation strategy aimed at boosting manufacturing competitiveness and expanding global partnerships.
GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd is a trusted production partner to many of the world’s top fashion brands, including Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Knitwell Group, Inditex (Zara), Victoria’s Secret, JCP, Nordstrom, AEO and Walmart, and produces a wide range of garments from blouses and suits to intimate apparel. With production facilities across Indonesia (Semarang and Boyolali) and Vietnam (Hung Yen, Hai Phong, and Hai Duong), the company specialises in woven garments and is actively investing in digitalization, research and development, and sustainable growth.
Since introducing the GSD programme in 2017, GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has taken business evolution to the next level by establishing its own Product Analysis Center (PAC). Leveraging innovative cost-modelling methodologies, the company has consistently measured production costs with precision to preserve price competitiveness. This proprietary system has earned positive feedback from all its trading partners. In pursuit of greater innovation, GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd has adopted Coats Digital’s advanced GSDCost solution to optimise its whole digital infrastructure.
Phil Kim, Director, GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd, said: “Building on the know-how we have accumulated through our PAC Center operations, we aim to fully integrate Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution as a strategic enhancement. By doing so, we hope to further boost our manufacturing competitiveness and accelerate our digital transformation journey.
“We regard Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution as the core engine for our sustainable growth and digital transformation programmes and we are confident that this initiative will give us the competitive edge we need to grow rapidly in the years ahead.”
Duck Baik, Associate Manager, GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd added: “We’re excited to be integrating GSDCost’s motion code methodology and its international standard time data with our legacy in‑house system to create powerful synergies.”
“Through systematic field training, we have established the optimal standard for applying robust motion codes. By expanding an analytical perspective to observe each movement in detail, we now expect to significantly improve our SMV precision and productivity. We are now continuing to optimise our planning and costing processes across all factories by setting strong benchmarks to build our own standardised SMV library.”
Mela, Lean Team, GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd , said: “Coats Digital’s 6-week GSDCost training has been a game-changer for our industrial engineering department. Delivered through a structured and engaging online format, the programme offers the world’s most reliable PMTS methodology, providing our team with a solid foundation to perform accurate motion analysis and data-driven improvements.
“Throughout the training program, Coats Digital’s trainers demonstrated exceptional clarity, support, and consistency—enabling us to complete the program on schedule and confidently move toward practical implementation. Coats Digital’s training certainly sets a new standard for productivity and performance excellence.”
Linda Seo, Sales Manager, Korea, Coats Digital, commented: “We are delighted to welcome GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd to our growing GSDCost community. Its decision to adopt our solution reflects a clear commitment to transparent collaboration, performance excellence, and future-ready manufacturing. GG International Manufacturing Co. Ltd ’s investment in GSDCost is a strategic response to rising labour costs, global buyer demands, and the urgent need for operational efficiency. By digitising its costing and efficiency measurement processes, the company is laying the foundation for smarter, more connected operations that deliver value across the supply chain.”
