PRODEM: production on demand
Workwear made to order
At Lindström, we don’t produce workwear for shelves. We produce garments only when you need them. This reduces waste while allowing us to pay extra attention to quality, durability and timely delivery. By producing close to our customers, we avoid unnecessary transportation and stockpiling.
What is PRODEM?
Welcome to PRODEM – Lindström’s own production model for workwear manufacturing. Instead of producing large batches based on forecasts, we manufacture garments only after receiving confirmed orders. This means no extra garments sit in storage, and no resources are wasted. Our production follows lean manufacturing principles, with every step designed for efficiency, accuracy and flexibility.
Whether you need a small delivery or a quick replacement, we are ready to respond, even to quickly changing needs. Located close to you, we can deliver faster, reduce emissions and avoid long-distance shipping.
PRODEM in figures (2024)
Why PRODEM matters to you:
By making workwear on demand, we can meet your needs with flexibility. Yet, we keep the environmental impact low. Once a customer order comes in, it signals a start of production in the nearest Prodem facility.
Fast when it matters
Quick turnaround for both big and small orders – no more waiting around. This means your employees get the right garments on time, every time.
Only what you need
Because we produce only what is ordered, you avoid the costs and risks tied to large stock levels. You don’t have to store unused workwear or worry about garments going unused or out of date.
Our lean processes also keep production costs competitive, giving you reliable pricing with no surprises.
A team that cares
Our production teams work in small, skilled groups. Instead of repetitive mass production lines, each team handles several tasks. This creates a better working environment for our employees, who stay motivated and engaged. When our teams are engaged, your workwear is made with care and precision.
Reliable quality, each time
Every order goes through carefully planned production. Our teams follow strict quality standards and advanced production processes. Our attention to detail means garments that last and stand up to real-life wear and tear.
Close to you
We currently operate PRODEM factories in Latvia, Hungary and India. Each location serves its nearby regions, helping us deliver quickly while keeping transport distances short. A new PRODEM site is also being prepared in China to support future growth.
Our factory is quite a unique place. We specialise in the rapid production of small-scale orders, catering to tight timelines with exceptional efficiency. Normally in garment manufacturing, you have lead times of 40 to 60, or even 100 days, and order sizes in hundreds and even thousands at the same time.
Gusts Dzenis, Managing Director of Prodem Latvia
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Sustainability in every step
Prodem is more than a manufacturing model; it’s a step towards a more sustainable textile industry. By only producing on demand, we prevent overproduction and waste. It serves as an effective way to eliminate the textile obsolete risk in the stocks. Each step, from sourcing durable, certified materials to recycling production scraps, is designed to reduce our footprint.
No overproduction
We only make garments that have been ordered. This eliminates excess stock and waste.
Using techniques from the Toyota Production System to cut out waste and make each garment efficiently.
Recycling materials
During production, fabric scraps and offcuts are carefully collected and recycled. Our trusted partners SK-Tex (Slovakia) and Texool Refashion (India) handle the recycling, even for complex materials with special treatments.
Durable materials
We use strong, certified fabrics designed to last longer. Repairs are always prioritised before replacement, which extends the life of each garment.
Renewable energy
All PRODEM factories now run on 100% renewable electricity. Around 25% of the energy comes from our own solar panels. The rest is purchased as certified green energy. This helps us cut greenhouse gas emissions and supports Lindström’s goal to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.
PRODEM 2.0
We’re not finished just yet! We are always looking for ways to improve how PRODEM works. Our focus is on making processes simpler, more efficient and better prepared for the future. This includes standardising designs to speed up production, adding automation to support selected production steps, testing where robotics, AI or 3D tools can help, as well as keeping our people trained and skilled as new technologies develop. Will you join our journey towards more circular workwear design?
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When our customer gets a garment that is manufactured in our own factory in Latvia, they can trust that it is prepared with love and care only for them.
