Know how Cotton On chose Maersk as a reliable partner to reach markets with fewer delays and go all the way.


Cotton On, on the map

It all started with a stack of first-generation denim jackets in 1991, and by the early 2000s – they became a staple of Australians. Slowly but surely, Cotton On dreamed of reaching as many wardrobes of the world as possible, and the rest is history.

Today, the brand boasts a reach of 20,000 customers, 8 brand integrations, 22 countries, and 1,500 stores (and counting). Across Africa and the Middle East, Cotton On has a presence in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, UAE and Oman.

Reaching the shelves of Africa

Free trade agreements have opened South Africa as a promising market for Cotton On. However, understanding the current market intel, the limitations on compliance during exports, and planning of stock were three major challenges in establishing timely presence in the region.

Most importantly, the brand wished to deliver with a customer-first approach even if the markets of Africa were new for them. For this to happen, they needed a partner that could support them with the visibility required from origin to destination.

A partner for all demands – S to XXL

Maersk’s hand-in-glove approach simplified Cotton On’s supply chain journey, ensuring the agility to adapt to South African markets, the efficiency in cargo journey, and the ease of having a single point of contact for all logistical needs.

These are the areas that amplified Cotton On’s cargo journeys:

PO management
Ensuring the right cargo arrives at the right time
Vendor management
Aligning vendors with pre-checks before the journeys
Shipment management
Providing visibility on the cargo’s movement
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International freight movement
Ocean FCL and forwarding – Air and LCL
Customs clearance
Ensuring easy clearance of goods on behalf of customers
Destination trucking to warehouse
Estimating current challenges at port and planning daily with Cotton On
Performance management
Detailed reporting to Cotton On to plan upcoming cargo into warehouses

Reach within regions, established

With Maersk's continued support, Cotton On has a better grasp on both, the upstream and downstream of demand in the regions. For instance, our weekly stock updates have helped the brand manage expectations from their merchandising teams.

By offering timely strategic inputs like adding 3-week lead times and managing their destination trucking, Maersk is now seen as Cotton On's trusted advisor on logistics.

Hear it from the experts at Cotton On

Watch this video to know of the apparel brand’s challenges, opportunities and the outcomes of a rewarding partnership with Maersk from Phil Marais, Head of DCs, Asia, Cotton On Group and Angelique Gey van Pittius, Head of Distribution for Africa, Cotton On Group.

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