SOFTWARE: Brandix, the single largest apparel exporter in Sri Lanka, recently signed a strategic contract with Lawson, a leading provider of collaboration solutions
Brandix Apparel India, the Indian manufacturing arm of Brandix Sri Lanka, has already commenced commercial production for export. It has systematically increased its local workforce, and today has a combined strength of 2,800 associates, with world-class apparel being exported to top customers such as Victoria’s Secret (USA) & Hanes (USA). Plans are also underway to source out to other global customers as well.
This state of the art apparel park is expected to employ over 60,000 employees at full capacity. With infrastructure development in full swing, BIAC will provide “Real Time Connectivity and Seamless Integration’ combined with economies of scale to supply chain partners, bringing in a total combined investment of USD 1 Billion to Visakhapatnam. Once fully operational, BIAC will export apparel worth more than USD 1.4 billion per annum
 |
| Add caption |
Andhra Pradesh, the state in which Brandix India Apparel City is located is India’s third largest cotton producing state. Visakhapatnam, the city that houses the Brandix India Apparel City has one of the largest ports in the country and also strategically saddles the axis of the textile centers in South and North India.
Backed by Government assurances on water, electricity, infrastructure and investor friendly policies, Visakhapatnam has all the right resources to rise as the apparel hub of India.
 |
| Add caption |
Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd was established in 1994 with ownership shared between Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited, Brandix Lanka Limited and Hirdaramani Group. The company incontestably the largest manufacturer of Weft Knitted Fabrics mainly caters to the needs of a prestigious customer base comprising Victoria’s Secret, Tommy Hilfiger, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Next and Gap etc.
 |
| Add caption |
"Stage one of the project is the implementation of Lawson Financials across the Apparel, Textile and Finishing subsidiaries, while stage two features the implementation of the non-financial modules across the Group," he added.
Some of the key benefits of this system are that it significantly improves the availability of real time information for management decision making, a seamless processing from receipt of customer order to delivery as well as the ability to incorporate e-business through the logistics chain.
"Despite the fact that the apparel industry is very competitive, relatively few Sri Lankan apparel exporters have invested in ERP or any other supply chain enabling technologies. Customers seek total apparel service providers. Thus, it is important to utilise IT to maximise the synergies of the Supply Chain in order to provide the optimum concept to delivery solutions," Gunesekera said.
In April 2006, Lawson Software and Intentia merged to form Lawson, a company renowned for implementing world-class collaborative solutions. With its reputation for service reliability and quality through continuous adoption of new and innovative technologies, the company develops and sells Lawson Fashion, an integrated enterprise management system for the apparel industry.
Lawson Fashion is the choice of fashion companies that value multi-company, multi-lingual, multi-division and multi-currency functionality. It handles financials, advanced planning and scheduling through e-business and supply chain management. ETP International of India was selected as the implementation partner for the ERP software due to its superior knowledge and experience in the Fashion industry.
Brandix Lanka Limited is the leading apparel exporter in Sri Lanka with an annual consolidated group turnover that exceeds USD 280mn and provides employment to 18,500 people.
 |
| Add caption |
In response to a question whether the progress was slow and when the promised 60,000 jobs would be generated in the park, Mr Sudan said 30 units may come up in the next five years in the park, and 60,000 jobs would be a reality by then. “Considering the global recession and the fact that an apparel park had to be built here from the scratch, our progress has been quite remarkable. No other park has achieved the same pace,” he claimed.
 |
| Add caption |
Project to be inaugurated in Vizag will be a boon to cotton and textile industry
Chief Minister also scheduled to lay stone for Coastal Ferro Alloy Unit at Atchutapuram
BIAC venture proposes to provide employment to 25,000 people
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Rosaiah will inaugurate the Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC) at Atchutapuram in Visakhapatnam on February 5.
During a hectic schedule to the port city on February 5 before leaving for New Delhi, the Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for Coastal Ferro Alloy Unit in AP Special Economic Zone at Atchutapuram.
In an interaction with senior officials on Sunday after his return from Tirupati, Mr. Rosaiah said that he was sure Brandix project would be a boon to the cotton and textile industry.
Mr Rosaiah was told that Brandix’s business model encompassed vertical integration and specialisation in key product categories in both ‘woven and knit’ apparel. To achieve its vision, BIAC has created a vertically integrated apparel value chain and to shore up its smooth operation, centralised infrastructure along with common services and facilities were provided at the Park.
Employment
Senior Executive – HRD & Compliance
Textured Jersey Lanka (PVT) Ltd
The Job
Your primary job role would be to plan, coordinate and execute the organization performance management, training & development, systems & compliance processes and policies in order to maintain & further improve set standards to ensure that the organizational corporate goals & individual expectations are met.
The Person
The potential candidate should ideally hold a degree in the related field with 1-2 years experience or more than 4 years of experience with a professional qualification
He / She should be a result oriented excellent team player who can work in a highly dynamic & demanding environment
Apply now:-
Senior Executive – HRD & Compliance
Software Engineer-Brandix
The potential candidate should ideally hold a degree in the related field with 1-2 years experience or more than 4 years of experience with a professional qualification
He / She should be a result oriented excellent team player who can work in a highly dynamic & demanding environment
Apply now:-
Senior Executive – HRD & Compliance
Software Engineer-Brandix
