Apex Adelchi Footwear selects IFS Applications

Apex Adelchi Footwear Ltd, a listed company in Bangladesh, will implement IFS Applications to increase efficiency among its 200 plus branches countrywide.

Apex Adelchi Footwear Ltd (AAFL) recorded a revenue of $ 100 m in 2010.

AAFL pioneered the export of value added finished products export in the leather sector in Bangladesh and is also involved in the local footwear retail business.

The AAFL board selected IFS Applications to be implemented by IFS consulting team from Sri Lanka and the project is scheduled to start in mid April .

Managing Director of Apex Adelchi Footwear Ltd, Syed Nasim Manzur said, "Efficiency and speed of marketing are the two key ingredients of success in the new global footwear business. Both require a world class, flexible and scalable end-to-end ERP solution customised for a vertically integrated footwear company. We are glad to have IFS Applications as our partners. We hope their solution and dedicated service will help AAFL further in catering to the growing needs of the global footwear market effectively."

Deputy Managing Director, Syed Gias Hossain said, "At AAFL, we have been using ERP solutions for the last seven years. The business is growing and we felt the need of a comprehensive end-to- end ERP solution that would cater to the needs of modern manufacturing processes efficiently.