1. Consumer Products
Business challenge
Industrial workwear retailer Carhartt wanted to grow its international customer base. How could the company scale its sales capacity while keeping operational costs as low as possible?
Transformation
Carhartt upgraded to IBM® Power Systems™ featuring IBM POWER8® processors and IBM Storage, working with IBM business partner Mainline to ensure efficient migration and implementation.
“Carhartt estimates savings of around $1.1 million based on the reduced operational costs delivered by the IBM Power Systems infrastructure.”
—Michael Karasienski, IBM® i Supervisor, Carhartt
Carhartt
Drives international growth while saving $1.1 million USD with IBM i, IBM Power Systems and IBM Storage
Solution components
IBM® Power Systems™
IBM i
IBM Storwize® V7000
IBM FlashSystem® V9000
IBM FlashSystem® V9110
Business benefits:
$1.1 million
USD saved through improved performance and reduced upkeep
70%
reduction in physical data center footprint
75%
faster report times streamline business processes
Client Name
Carhartt
Company Background
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with more than 5,100 associates worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company’s founder, Hamilton Carhartt.
Business challenge
Industrial workwear retailer Carhartt wanted to grow its international customer base. How could the company scale its sales capacity while keeping operational costs as low as possible?
Transformation
Carhartt upgraded to IBM Power Systems featuring IBM POWER8® processors and IBM Storage, working with IBM business partner Mainline to ensure efficient migration and implementation.
Results
$1.1 million USD saved through improved performance and reduced upkeep
70% reduction in physical data center footprint
75% faster report times streamline business processes
Pull Quote
“Carhartt estimates savings of around $1.1 million based on the reduced operational costs delivered by the IBM Power Systems infrastructure.”
—Michael Karasienski, IBM® i Supervisor, Carhartt
Case study Link
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with more than 5,100 associates worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company’s founder, Hamilton Carhartt.
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