Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International”) advances digital transformation and automation in the daily operations. To step beyond, Crystal International invests and launches the smart warehouse solution in Crystal’s denim factory in Vietnam, after a year of construction and system development phase. The latest smart warehousing facility supports the Group’s committed transformation to automation and system digitalisation.
With the enhanced capacity and automation, the newly built 26m-height smart warehouse, occupying 4,272m2 area and operating 24/7 service, enables the factory to store 4 million yards of fabrics and 2 million pieces of finished garments in order to cope with the production growth. With the installation of 6 stacker cranes for the unit-load automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), the factory is able to set up in total 24 sets of racks with double deep arrangements for increased storage and higher productivity. Different conveyors are built to facilitate and optimise the inbound and outbound movements of the fabrics and finished goods. The advanced technology and the latest AS/RS of smart warehousing links with the factory’s internal Warehouse Management System, providing accurate supply chain data in one easily accessible platform.
In addition to the flexible 24/7 operation and increased 100% storage volume, the automated warehousing system and the enhancement of logistics flow helps to minimise labour constraints, reduces 50% manpower and brings more efficient use of land space. “Since the warehouse data is all stored in one system, the factory can have a better tracking of fabrics and finished goods inventory. All these bring additional value to the customers – the movement of materials is boosted, manufacturing process is also streamlined,” said Wendy Li, General Manager, Corporate Logistics of Crystal International. Furthermore, the Group places employee safety at the top priority. With the adoption of automated system and minimised human activities, this remarkable smart warehouse solution not only improves logistics performance, but also contributes to improved worker safety and lower risk of injury.
Expanding smart warehouse solution is the key to manage high-volume warehouse operations and complex supply chain logistics. Crystal International will continue to break ground on smart warehousing to optimise its usage and support the growth of the production capacities in the coming years.
About Crystal International Group Limited
Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International” or the “Company”), incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability and registered by way of continuation in the Cayman Islands, is a global leader in the apparel manufacturing industry. Founded in Hong Kong in 1970, the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”, or “we”) have a diversified product portfolio categorised into five product segments, namely Lifestyle wear, Denim, Intimate, Sweater, and Sportswear and outdoor apparel, with leading positions in corresponding categories. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group operates a multi-country manufacturing platform, with around 20 production facilities spanning five countries, namely Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
The Group serves a group of leading global brands, through a highly differentiated “Co-creation” business model, offering value-added services and satisfying our customers through accumulated knowledge of the fashion market, promptness of service and creative innovation. We strive to produce the right products at the right time and at the right cost which is critical component to the success of our customers’ global apparel brands in an ever-changing industry environment. The Group maintains a keen focus on sustainability and was ranked 17th out of 50 in the Fortune business magazine “Change the World” list in 2016. The list recognises companies across the world that have made significant social and environmental contributions.
Please visit Crystal International’s corporate website http://www.crystalgroup.com for more information.
