Production and logistics

Our production and logistics

Nilorn is strategically located in major manufacturing countries around the world, enabling shorter delivery times, lower freight costs and reduced environmental impact. The majority of our production is through external suppliers as it allows us to be flexible and adapt to our clients’ locations. Our own production is an important complement. With this combined approach, we can ensure timely deliveries and high quality.

PRODUCTION Of our total purchasing value in 2017, 80% was sourced in Asia and 20% in Europe. Sourcing in Asia mainly comes from Hong Kong, China and India. Most of our European sourcing is from Turkey and Italy. As a complement to the sourcing activity, Nilorn’s own production facilities represented approx. 10-15% of the group turnover in 2017.

NILORN HAS ITS OWN PRODUCTION SITES IN: • Bangladesh • Germany • Hong Kong • Portugal • Turkey • England

LOGISTICS The development of the fashion industry requires that Nilorn is represented in many parts of the world, through their own companies and a network of strategic partners. The Nilorn Auto Order System provides control and aims to save time for our clients. When a production order is sent to the manufacturer, Nilorn simultaneously receives a request from the client’s system in a fully automated process and, depending on location and stock levels, most orders are handled within 48 hours.

The Nilorn Web Solution provides a complete overview of orders, warehousing and distribution, allowing both the client and manufacturer to order labels and check/control the delivery. The web order system is available in several languages and offers a comprehensive set of follow-up and report generating options. We have warehouses in Dhaka, Hilden, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Karachi, Keighley, New Delhi, Recarei and Shanghai.

In December 2017, the new Nilorn Distribution Centre started its

operation in Hilden, Germany. The DC will start to serve the Belgian,

German, Swedish and Swiss market. Total area is 1700m 2 and 10

employees. The energy used is 100 % from hydropower.

LOGISTIC FOCUS • Reliability • Efficiency • Cost effectiveness • Worldwide distribution • Short delivery times

At our production site in Hong Kong we produce printed textile and paper labels. The factory is bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified. There are 111 employees.