

The method-time-cost solution for garment costing and sustainable manufacturing
Globally recognised time-cost industry standard for apparel brands and manufacturers
GSDCost is the international standard for establishing and optimising accurate method-time-cost benchmarks for garment costing optimisation and sustainable manufacturing excellence.
GSDCost supports a more collaborative, transparent and sustainable supply chain, in which brands and manufacturers establish and optimise ‘International Standard Time Benchmarks’ using standard motion codes and predetermined times. This use of a common language and standards supports accurate cost prediction, fact based negotiation, and a more efficient garment manufacturing process, putting people and fair wages at the heart of the fashion supply chain. GSDCost is proven to:
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GSDCost helps you boost profits
Calculate garment SMV’s accurately with the trusted industry software for method, time and cost improvements. Increase your profits through enhanced collaboration and transparency across the supply chain with GSDCost.
Typical business benefits
5 %
Reduction in SMVs
+5 %
Increase in productivity
+10 %
Improvement in OTDP
“GSDCost helped us to boost and align our efficiency globally. We can now use more accurate information in our business, improving our sewing method and standardising the sewing process.”
General Manager,
PT. Sumber Bintang Rejeki

How it works
Scientific and objective methods analysis
GSDCost is a scientific and objective Methods Analysis process which creates a Method Standard to help establish and optimise ‘International Standard Time Benchmarks’ for all sewn products, using standard motion codes and predetermined times.
It establishes International Time Standards by applying the appropriate Predetermined Motion Codes to each step in the Method Standard.
These 39 Motion Codes, can be used as building blocks to create thousands of operations and features and unlimited product styles.
Key processes powered by GSDCost
What our customers say
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Drive a transparent and sustainable supply chain with GSDCost
The Globally trusted industry benchmark for apparel brands – GSDCost helps your business grow.
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Customer testimonials
Americas

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Elcatex Group adopts GSDCost to optimise garment costing
The vertically-integrated manufacturer from Honduras chose GSDCost to quantify and optimise manufacturing methods and garment costing, as a part of…

Americas

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Industrias Manufactureras MyR standardise method and cost
Mexico-based garment manufacturer to utilise GSDCost, to drive costing optimisation, manufacturing excellence and business profitability.

South East Asia

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BAC Giang LGG Garment Corporation adopts GSDCost for accurate SMV Calculation & grow brand partnerships
The solution will also enable the company to forge even stronger relationships with its customers through greater transparency.

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

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Egyptian knitwear powerhouse, DICE, reduces its core style SMV by 11% in initial implementation phase of GSDCost
Dice Sports & Casual Wear also gained a 16% increase in production line efficiencies during its GSDCost trial

South East Asia

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Nobland International improves productivity by 13% with GSDCost
GSDCost has enabled Nobland to set realistic production goals based on accurate SMVs, resulting in increased productivity and seamless CM…

South East Asia

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Son Ha Garment JSC achieves 10% efficiency gain with GSDCost & is on target to further reduce production time by 50%
The implementation of the internationally recognised Standard Minute Value benchmark, GSDCost, has also resulted in increased order visibility, enhanced productivity…
