EFL 3PL unveils hi-tech Quality Inspection Centre

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Strategic Business Unit Head Suneth Hirimuthugoda and Deputy Operations Head Supun Kanchana demonstrate the real time operations dashboard to the ExCo members of EFL 3PL: 3PL and Freeport Director Sammy Akbar, Chief Growth Officer Leroy Ebert and General Manager – Operations Nishan Hewagamage

EFL 3PL, a member of the leading global logistics conglomerate Expolanka Holdings PLC, unveiled a first-of-its-kind Quality Inspection Centre for a leading apparel manufacturer and global brand recently.

The deployment of modern technology and process re-engineering has enabled this operation to improve its efficiencies by over 40% and physical stock verifications (PSV) have been improved from 12 hours to under 30 minutes whilst maintaining 100% accuracy throughout the entire operation.

The extensive use of technology such as mobile apps, handhelds, e-Document archiving and retrieval tools (paperless environment), humidity along with real time digital dashboards contributed to this achievement.

Future hyper efficiencies and improvements are possible through a RFID enabled environment along with Internet of Things (IoT) devices enabling remote monitoring of temperature, making this a one of a kind hi-tech fulfilment centre in the region.

EFL Managing Director Saif Yusoof said: “We are committed to be the best by creating value through our service offering even during challenging times. We relentlessly continue to drive our brand purpose of helping businesses to grow by transforming supply chains.”

The Quality Inspection Centre is located within a 100,000 sqft, BOI and Customs bonded facility which is 3.5 km to the Port and 1 km to the Peliyagoda highway entrance, enabling smooth logistics operations. This facility also happens to be a LEED Gold Certified building where the operation is run predominantly utilising renewable energy.

EFL 3PL and Freeport Director Sammy Akbar said: “EFL 3PL is constantly challenging market norms with solutions and services which are unique and adds considerable value to businesses. This is an ideal example of such an instance.”

The company maintains the highest warehousing standards in the country with a focus on using technology to deliver agility, scalability and accuracy.

EFL 3PL has a long list of global compliances and certifications, namely, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, ISO 14064:2006 Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification, OHSAS 18000:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, LEED Gold, GOTS and BSCI. These certifications demonstrate EFL 3PL’s passion for exceeding customer expectations whilst updating and adhering to the latest and diverse compliance standards. EFL 3PL is a member of Expolanka Holdings – a leading conglomerate with interests in Logistics, Leisure and Investments. The company has thrived on overcoming the challenges of operating in limited logistic infrastructure markets, taking its operations to 21 countries, 60+ offices and over 2,300 staff around the world.