The participants in yesterday’s Flashe workshop, led by artist Diane Benoit du Rey, were delighted! Their creations stood out for their original, carefully thought-out framing. And, of course, there were plenty of vibrant colours, in keeping with the very essence of Flashe painting.) They were very honoured to do this workshop in the Charbonnel boutique, where Picasso, Pissarro, Degas and many others came to stock up on art supplies at the beginning of the 20th century, and obviously very interested in the history of Flashe, the iconic paint used by Niki de Saint Phalle. Two journalists were present at the workshop, L’Œil and RTL, which will perhaps give us the opportunity for future articles to promote our workshops and the history of our brands!

Les participantes à l’atelier Flashe d’hier, animé par l’artiste Diane Benoit du Rey, ont été ravies ! Leurs créations se sont distinguées par des cadrages originaux et soigneusement réfléchis. Et bien sûr, les couleurs éclatantes étaient au rendez-vous, fidèles à l’essence même de la peinture Flashe;). Elles ont été très honorées de faire cet atelier dans la boutique Charbonnel, là où Picasso, Pissarro, Degas et bien d’autres venaient s’approvisionner en matériel d’art au début du 20è siècle et évidemment très intéressées par l’histoire de la Flashe, cette peinture iconique qu’utilisait Niki de Saint Phalle. Deux journalistes étaient présentes à cet atelier, l’Œil et RTL, ce qui nous donnera peut-être l’opportunité de futurs articles pour faire rayonner nos ateliers et l’histoire de nos marques!

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Procurement success: Paper Packaging Transfer Initiative!

Supply Integration

Based on current annual demand, the goal of cost saving can be achieved by integrating the supply. We studied the business conditions and cooperation intentions of all suppliers. Made plan of supply consolidation based on this analysis. It involves paper boxes, cards, etc.  

Before the Project: Challenges We Faced

Back card is treated by blister varnish on the surface, and then bound blister onto the card by heating. We’ll get final products with packaging. Due to special surface treatment, we need to consolidate many different cards to reach MOQ 20K pcs. Expiration date of blister varnish is short. Test of new cards are needed to ensure blister & card bounded very well.

Some products have existed for many years, we need to compare golden samples with artwork one by one.

All artworks need to double check with global artworker before action.

Today: What We Achieved Together

New supplier studied existing card and developed improved blister oil. In the meanwhile, reduced production MOQ from 20K to 10K & longer expiration period of surface treatment.

The artworks are updated by switching supplier this time.  

To have cost saving by switching supplier.

Back card = -10% on cost – 10.8K RMB saving per year

Paper box = -10% on cost – 62K RMB saving per year

Back-up supplier is our existing supplier, it’s more efficient for us to promote the project. Pre-samples are under process, some of them were validated, had started mass production already. Balanced items will be tested/validated soon. It’s very inspiring!

 A Huge Thank to Our Teams!

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without collaboration of all the teams below:

Brand/Marketing –Marta Tinoco De Faria, Agostina Capria, Clemence Blanc

Engineering and Methods – Bonnie Hao, Michael Sun

Quality Control – Guo Feng, Qin Yongjuan

Artwork & Design – Fatima Kadic

Stay tuned for more procurement efficiency projects coming soon!

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Project 1 : Transfer LQX brush to outsource and continuous improvement .

Before the Project: Challenges We Faced

Background:

There were 4 sets of LIQUITEX brushes assembled by CTAM but considering the cost and others reasons that CTAM decided to purchase these sets from 3rd- party supplier directly.

RFQ Process:

Phase 1 : CTAM involved 3 suppliers to attend this tender .

Result : Jianghai offered these LQX components to CTAM before so their whole brush samples were approved by Brand. –First whole sample brushes has been approved .

Middle Stage: What We Achieved Temporarily

1: Cost saving purchased from 3rd party : 75KEur.

2:There were some special packaging stocks with14KRmb including printed carton box and printed plastic bags for these brush’s sets. These stocks couldn’t be consumed when all of these brush’s sets transferred to purchase from 3rd- party supplier directly. According to the process at that time, all of these stocks should be scrapped. To lower CTAM loss , Procurement discussed with supplier to help consume these stocks in the following mass production firstly.

Continuous Improvement: What We Improved

Background: After delivered several orders from 3rd-party supplier, CTAM found there had some quality issues with the package, especially for the printed carton box shrink filmed .

Phase 2: To continuously improve the quality issues, we involved brush backup supplier for second sample validation .

Last stage : What we achieved

1.Cost benefit from second round sample validation : 7KEur.

2.Continous improvement : Keep tracking the coming stock quality and make continuous improvement .

Here we would like to thanks everyone in CTAM team to cooperate this work .

Quality control –Hong Liang ,Feng Guo .

Product delivery –Bonnie Hao , Lisa Liu

Manufacture : Yixiang Liu

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Today we took part in Wear It Green Day to raise awareness of mental health issues. Alongside provided educational materials, we also had some fun by wearing green clothing! This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this is one of the initiatives created by the Mental Health Foundation.

Read more about the Mental Health Foundation and their initiatives here:https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

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Cet après-midi, un groupe de salariés a procédé au nettoyage du site du Mans et a ramassé plus de 40 kg de déchets. Merci à eux pour leur investissement qui permet d’améliorer leur environnement de travail.  

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