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

Company Size

200-1,000

Region

America
Asia

Country

China
United States

Product

Anvyl Supply Chain Management Platform
S'well Insulated Water Bottles
S'well Tumblers
S'well Roamers
S'well Barware

Tech Stack

Supply Chain Management Software
Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO)

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Cost Savings
Customer Satisfaction
Productivity Improvements

Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods
Retail

Applicable Functions

Procurement
Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance
Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services
System Integration

About The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Operational Impact

S’well gained supply chain visibility and reduced unit costs by 20%.
Anvyl’s hands-on monitoring enabled S’well to end a contract with an additional third-party quality support firm.
Placing orders through Anvyl’s supply chain management platform streamlined S’well’s procurement process.
Working with Anvyl saved S’well time, freeing up its internal team to focus on other strategic initiatives.
S’well has significantly expanded its relationship with Anvyl, putting Anvyl in charge of primary and secondary packaging for its products, as well as sourcing and production for S’well’s new product lines.

Quantitative Benefit