AI-Powered Workflow Automation in Textile Industry: Saving Hours with n8n and Local LLMs

A textile manufacturer working with European clients automated email and specification management using n8n and local Ollama models, saving 2–3 hours of manual work every day.

Challenges


  • Owner spent 2–3 hours daily reading client emails, technical specifications, and feedback.

  • High chance of miscommunication due to manual handling of multiple European client requests.

  • Drafting replies and organizing project details was slow and repetitive.

  • Needed a cost-effective, private, and locally hosted AI solution.

Solutions


  • Implemented n8n workflow automation to process incoming emails and client communications.

  • Integrated local Ollama LLMs to read technical specifications, summarize client feedback, and create draft responses.

  • Automated organization of project data for faster decision-making.

  • Designed the system to be affordable, secure, and locally hosted for full control over data.

Impact


  • Saved 2–3 hours daily for the business owner, freeing time for growth and client relationships.

  • Improved communication quality with faster, more accurate draft responses.

  • Reduced errors and missed details by centralizing email and spec management.

  • Affordable automation that scaled without needing heavy infrastructure.

  • Boosted client satisfaction by delivering quicker, well-structured replies to European clients.