About the Company
Rainwear, a trailblazer in outdoor and technical apparel, was founded in 1987 as Sri Lanka's
response to quality,
innovation, and partnership in the global market. Pioneering waterproof, windproof garments
for the European market,
Colombo-based Rainwear (Pvt) Ltd. boasts not just expertise, but a legacy of commitment and
excellence.
Operating two in-house manufacturing units and collaborating with 11 regional production
facilities, Rainwear is a
production powerhouse, capable of crafting over 18,000 pieces per month in the waterproof,
bonded, and seamless garments
category.
WFX allows us to capture all requests, entries, and other activities, properly monitoring them through the system, so we can get in-depth reports about our processes.
Nipuni Kumarapeli
Manager - Key Account and Development, Rainwear
Challenges they faced
Rainwear's ascendancy faced headwinds owing to ERP-related challenges. The absence of synchronization between Cost Sheets and Bill of Materials (BOM) introduced inaccuracies, undermining budget control and style consistency.
Color-wise cost capturing, trims management, and sample order tracking were hindered by manual processes, causing errors and inefficiencies. Vital files couldn't be attached to purchase orders or specs, complicating record-keeping. These obstacles prompted Rainwear's quest for a modern ERP system that could catalyze growth by streamlining operations.
As Nipuni Kumarapeli, Manager - Key Account and Development at Rainwear, aptly put it, "By the end of 2021, we had streamlined our own process issues, simplified our operations, and we were ready to increase our production capacity to take the business to the next level." However, the challenges they faced were formidable, necessitating a solution that could bring harmony to their operations, streamline their processes, and provide the crucial accuracy they needed to progress.
Impact after implementing WFX
WFX ERP synchronized Cost Sheets and BOMs, eliminating discrepancies and accelerating budgeting and merchandising tasks.
Color-wise costing and material planning were streamlined, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency in sourcing.
Real-time budget monitoring provided better control over order profitability, with clear visibility into cost deviations and margins.
Rainwear simplified sample order processes by duplicating BOMs and managing attachments for specs and reports with ease.
WFX ERP’s intuitive interface boosted team productivity by simplifying workflows and reducing training time.
Advanced reporting and analytics enabled Rainwear to set accurate profit and loss targets, supporting strategic growth decisions.
