Case Study

Real partnerships. Real results. Discover how D’lords helps global footwear brands build reliable sourcing engines through transparency, vetted factories, and structured execution across India.

Case Study

Building a strategic sourcing partnership

How we became the exclusive India manufacturing partner for Coppel ?

Partnership Timeline

2023 – Present

“Coppel Group initiated a strategic consolidation of its India sourcing to identify a single partner with scalable systems and transparent execution”
30K to 100K+
Test to Mass Scale
Exclusive India Partner
Strategic Consolidation Executed

The Challenge

Before Dlords
  • Supplier Reliability: Need for a manufacturing partner capable of handling large scale orders without operational uncertainty or execution gaps.
  • Rigorous Vetting Process: Most suppliers fell short on transparency and planning.

The Results

Today

“India evolved from a trial market to an exclusive strategic sourcing base.”

  • Exclusive Supplier Status: Dlords was appointed as exclusive sole supplier from India.
  • Zero Disruption Scaling: Seamlessly transitioned from trial to quality mass production.
A Coppel department store: blue Coppel lettering on a yellow façade above the street entrance

Case Study

Building a resilient sourcing base

How we built a stable India manufacturing engine for Elcanto ?

Partnership Timeline

2014 – Present

“The goal was not just manufacturing, it was building a supply chain that could match Korean precision”
10+
Years of Partnership
Leather to PU
Transition Executed with Zero Disruption

The Challenge

Before Dlords
  • Technical Integration: Successfully embedded Korean lasts & patterns into Indian production.
  • Supply Chain Structuring: Organized materials, components, and vendor ecosystem.

The Results

Today

“India transformed from a problem region to a stable, expanding sourcing hub.”

  • Annual Volume: 100K – 200K pairs supplied consistently.
  • Logistics Optimization: Shifted from bulk sea shipments to agile air shipments.
MAZZ by Elcanto campaign: a model in a quilted jacket holding a black suede lace-up shoe

Case Study

Building a stable platform

How we transformed inconsistency into a scalable engine for Florsheim ?

Partnership Timeline

2021 – Present

“Florsheim entered India early but struggled with factory-level reliability despite sending technical teams.”
3 to 7
Factory Expansion
100%
SOP Compliance
80%
Styles Re-ordered

The Challenge

Before Dlords
  • Quality Variation: Significant inconsistency between batches and different factory units.
  • Lack of Standardization: Factories interpreted specs differently, leading to brand dilution.

The Results

Today

“India transformed from a problem region to a stable, expanding sourcing hub.”

  • Expanded Capacity: Scaled successfully from 3 initial factories to 7 stable units.
  • Ongoing Expansion: Continuous volume growth year-over-year since 2021.
A Florsheim Shoe Company store display case filled with shoes and wooden lasts