FastReactPlan is a market-leading production planning and control software solution tailored for the apparel, textile, and footwear industries. It is part of Coats Digital, a division of Coats Group, the world’s leading industrial thread manufacturer. The software is designed to optimize delivery performance, improve production efficiency, and reduce lead times through dynamic and visual planning tools.
FastReact Systems, the company behind FastReactPlan, was founded in the UK. It was acquired by Coats Group in 2016 and integrated into Coats Digital. Since its acquisition, FastReactPlan has become a core offering within Coats Digital’s Manufacturing Solution Suite, contributing to Coats Digital's global reach and expertise in digital transformation for supply chains.
FastReactPlan provides comprehensive production planning solutions with a focus on:
Dynamic Capacity Planning: Integrates capacity, critical path, and materials into a single system.
Highly Visual Interface: Drag-and-drop functionality for master planning across multiple factories.
Automation: Rule-based automated scheduling for large order volumes.
Materials Requirement Planning (MRP): Real-time visibility into material availability.
Reporting Tools: Customizable reports for better decision-making.
Advanced features include embellishment/washing planning, synchronized multi-process planning, and LEAN pull systems to reduce inventory and lead times.
FastReactPlan continually evolves to meet industry needs. Recent updates include:
Enhanced real-time data integration for faster decision-making.
Improved forecasting tools to address last-minute changes in production schedules.
As part of Coats Digital, FastReactPlan aligns with the broader mission of leveraging technology to drive sustainability, transparency, and operational excellence in the fashion supply chain. The company emphasizes collaboration with clients to deliver measurable improvements in productivity and efficiency while fostering innovation.
FastReactPlan is trusted by over 500 clients in more than 40 countries and is used in over 2,000 factories globally. Its user base includes prominent manufacturers like Pilot Knit Garment (Thailand), Nan Yang Textile Group (Thailand), Azim Group (Bangladesh), and global apparel brands such as Nike and Puma. These companies have reported significant improvements in efficiency, lead time reduction, and on-time delivery performance after adopting FastReactPlan.
