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 https://www.ibm.com/case-studies/Carhartt-Systems-Hardware-Consolidation-POWER 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. Read the case study: https://www.ibm.com/case-studies/Carhartt-Systems-Hardware-Consolidation-POWER Share this