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S’well Partnered with Anvyl to Improve Quality and Lower Unit Costs

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Retail
Applicable Functions	Procurement Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Supply Chain Visibility Predictive Maintenance
Services	System Integration Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	S’well, the leading insulated reusable beverage container company, had experienced nearly a decade of rising unit costs for its core products, as well as quality concerns within its supply chain. While the company wished to address these issues, it recognized that switching suppliers could be disruptive – especially amid high and growing consumer demand. To help solve these challenges, S’well asked Anvyl to evaluate its supply chain and identify cost savings opportunities for its core product offering, insulated water bottles. Read More
About Customer	S’well is a leading company in the insulated reusable beverage container market. Known for its high-quality insulated water bottles, the company has built a strong brand presence over nearly a decade. S’well's products are designed to keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours, making them popular among consumers who value both functionality and sustainability. The company has a diverse product line that includes Tumblers, Roamers, and Barware, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. S’well has a strong commitment to quality and sustainability, which has helped it maintain a loyal customer base and achieve significant growth over the years. Read More
Solution	Anvyl worked closely with S’well to analyze the company’s existing supplier base, materials, and production processes. Anvyl identified areas for potential cost savings during each phase of sourcing, design, and production. For example, by changing its choice of raw materials, S’well was able to lower its unit cost significantly. Further, Anvyl’s on-the-ground advanced planning and optimization (APO) team in China worked directly with S’well’s suppliers to set and implement best practices within their factories, improving quality across the board. Anvyl then used its proprietary supply chain management platform to sort through more than 2,000 vetted suppliers in order to identify new, more efficient potential partners for S’well to slot into its supply chain. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Retail

Applicable Functions

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Supply Chain Visibility

Predictive Maintenance

Services

System Integration

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

S’well, the leading insulated reusable beverage container company, had experienced nearly a decade of rising unit costs for its core products, as well as quality concerns within its supply chain. While the company wished to address these issues, it recognized that switching suppliers could be disruptive – especially amid high and growing consumer demand. To help solve these challenges, S’well asked Anvyl to evaluate its supply chain and identify cost savings opportunities for its core product offering, insulated water bottles.

About Customer

S’well is a leading company in the insulated reusable beverage container market. Known for its high-quality insulated water bottles, the company has built a strong brand presence over nearly a decade. S’well's products are designed to keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours, making them popular among consumers who value both functionality and sustainability. The company has a diverse product line that includes Tumblers, Roamers, and Barware, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. S’well has a strong commitment to quality and sustainability, which has helped it maintain a loyal customer base and achieve significant growth over the years.

Solution

Anvyl worked closely with S’well to analyze the company’s existing supplier base, materials, and production processes. Anvyl identified areas for potential cost savings during each phase of sourcing, design, and production. For example, by changing its choice of raw materials, S’well was able to lower its unit cost significantly. Further, Anvyl’s on-the-ground advanced planning and optimization (APO) team in China worked directly with S’well’s suppliers to set and implement best practices within their factories, improving quality across the board. Anvyl then used its proprietary supply chain management platform to sort through more than 2,000 vetted suppliers in order to identify new, more efficient potential partners for S’well to slot into its supply chain.

Impact #1	S’well gained supply chain visibility and reduced unit costs by 20%.
Impact #2	Anvyl’s hands-on monitoring enabled S’well to end a contract with an additional third-party quality support firm.
Impact #3	Placing orders through Anvyl’s supply chain management platform streamlined S’well’s procurement process.

Impact #1

S’well gained supply chain visibility and reduced unit costs by 20%.

Impact #2

Anvyl’s hands-on monitoring enabled S’well to end a contract with an additional third-party quality support firm.

Impact #3

Placing orders through Anvyl’s supply chain management platform streamlined S’well’s procurement process.

Benefit #1	S’well realized unit cost savings of more than 20%.

Benefit #1

S’well realized unit cost savings of more than 20%.

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S’well Partnered with Anvyl to Improve Quality and Lower Unit Costs

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