OUR COMPETENCE
YOUR SOLUTION.
Our Business
We are an international sourcing company that puts our customers at the centre of everything we do.
We belong to the Otto Group, one of the world’s leading privately owned multi-channel retail groups. Our purpose is to service this industry’s complex processes, for customers both inside and outside the Group.
By creating in-house platforms, partnering with external solution partners, and establishing our own 3D design competence centre, featuring LIMITED, we offer unprecedented flexibility.
We fully commit to providing an efficient service, and to conducting all of our business in an ethically responsible manner.
Our vision
Delivering sustainable sourcing through tailor-made product and service solutions.
For us, sustainability is more than just a trend: it’s the future. We are always looking for alternatives that protect our planet and benefit all our stakeholders throughout the supply chain.
Why Partner with Us?
Tailor-made Sourcing
Right from the start, we learn about our customers' requirements so we can create an individualised strategy that suits their every need.
People & the Planet
We work within a robust quality management and compliance framework and we respect the environment at every level of our business.
Global Mindset
Our skilled merchandisers are your finger on the pulse in each market: they represent the perfect mix between local know-how and global expertise.
Digital Solutions
By creating in-house platforms and by partnering with external solution-providers, we offer more transparency to our customers than ever before.
What Makes OI Special?
Our bespoke solutions enable us to build trusted business relationships; Our digital platforms provide us with sophisticated connectivity and efficiency; Our dedication to responsible commerce drives us to integrate sustainability across our operations.”
Heidi Stevens
Chief Executive Officer
What We Offer
A Digitised Supply Chain
The rapid progress of technology in all areas of the supply chain has lead to numerous opportunities for optimisation. Otto International provides IT-based solutions every step of the way to ensure efficiency and transparency across the whole supply chain.
Virtual Design Competence
featuring LIMITED is our 3D Virtual Development Competence Centre. We collaborate with Browzwear to deliver fast yet remain flexible.
Digital Platforms
Our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform and Trader Documentation Service (TDS) allow for real-time collaboration and enhanced transparency.
Infrastructure Asisstance
Our international teams provide our customers with a comprehensive consulting and support service for our PLM and TDS platforms.
Our Services
Research and Development
Our Product Development teams are the foundation of our OI’s state-of-the-art supply chain. In all facets of R&D, we combine analysis of up-to-date trend and material information from external sources with our team's in-depth knowledge of customer target groups. We are also utilising 3D solutions to reduce sample lead time, save resources and reduce our negative environmental impact.
Sourcing and Supply Chain Services
From Audit Services to Sourcing, we deliver reliable and transparent sourcing to the highest of CR standards. Our unique tools have been devised, and in some cases developed together with our clients so that they address real market needs, giving your business a significant competitive advantage.
Quality Development and Assurance
Creating quality goods starts with vigorous product development, sampling, and material testing. In every OI office, we have experienced technicians that respond to the various fitting, quality and legal requirements of our customers’ styles.
Production
OI supports the production process with order management and tracking systems. We offer high flexibility for our customers with low Minimum Order Quantities, quick and direct responses, and fast delivery times, which is ideal for multi-channel businesses. We also maintain a global network of professional inspectors to assess the quality of our merchandise.
Logistics and Warehousing
One of the most important requirements of modern sourcing is the transparent flow of goods and documents, which gives us the option to take corrective action if need be. We have streamlined both shipping documentation and payment processes in order to provide full transparency to our vendors, forwarders and customers at the simple click of a button.
Research and Development
Our Product Development teams are the foundation of our OI’s state-of-the-art supply chain. In all facets of R&D, we combine analysis of up-to-date trend and material information from external sources with our team's in-depth knowledge of customer target groups.
Sourcing and Supply Chain Services
From Audit Services to Sourcing, we deliver reliable and transparent sourcing to the highest of CR standards. Our unique tools have been devised, and in some cases developed together with our clients so that they address real market needs, giving your business a significant competitive advantage.
Quality Development and Assurance
Creating quality goods starts with vigorous product development, sampling, and material testing. In every OI office, we have experienced technicians that respond to the various fitting. quality and legal requirements of our customers’ styles.
Production
OI supports the production process with order management and tracking systems. We offer high flexibility for our customers andwe maintain a global network of professional inspectors to assess the quality of our merchandise.
Logistics and Warehousing
One of the most important requirements of modern sourcing is the transparent flow of goods and documents. We have streamlined both shipping documentation and payment processes in order to provide full transparency to our vendors, forwarders and customers at the simple click of a button.
