/ 
In this video, TA France explains its organization and working methods for sailmakers, upholsterers and shipyards.
A distributor firmly rooted in Brittany's nautical fabric
Based in Morbihan, France, TA France acts as a stocking distributor for professionals. The company works mainly with sailmakers, saddlery workshops and shipyards.
For over 30 years, the company's business has revolved around the supply of technical materials - fabrics, PVC, imitation leather and foam - for the manufacture and fitting out of boats.
This specialization implies knowledge of the constraints of the nautical industry, in particular resistance to UV rays, humidity and salt air.
Stock as the backbone of the organization
The warehouse is the nerve center of the business. The video shows a large volume of immediately available references, with a clear objective: to respond rapidly to the demands of professional customers.
This stocking enables us to limit lead times and ensure continuity of supply to our workshops. Materials are available in rolls or cut to size, with a minimum of 1 meter.
Cutting tables are integrated into the warehouse. They enable quantities to be adjusted according to the needs of saddlers or sailmakers, who often work to measure.
Technical selection of materials
Part of our business is based on product referencing. In a dedicated room, teams receive suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate new materials.
Criteria vary according to use. For boating, materials must resist UV, salt and outdoor conditions. For saddlery intended for public buildings, other requirements are added, such as fire standards or abrasion resistance.
This selection process determines the products offered to professionals, who are looking for products adapted to specific uses.
Sampling to accompany workshops
The video highlights sampling tools. Fabric loops, imitation leather sheets and foam samples are offered to facilitate material selection.
This device enables customers to manipulate materials, evaluate textures and compare densities, particularly for foams. The aim is to enable workshops to prepare their creations with a concrete vision of the materials used.
Logistics organized around responsiveness
Order management is based on an online site that centralizes available part numbers, real-time stock levels and technical data sheets.
The announced rule is simple: an order placed in the morning is dispatched the same day. The aim of this organization is to adapt to the constraints of professionals, who are often dependent on short lead times for their worksites.
At the same time, our presence in the field remains important. Teams travel regularly to meet customers, visit workshops and monitor requirements.
In this video, TA France describes a model centered on product availability, made-to-measure cutting and a direct link with boating professionals.
