Business
Singer Sri Lanka goes live with over 2,000 users connecting over 400 branches with IFS Applications 10
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the largest home appliance and electronics retailer in Sri Lanka has completed their move to IFS Applications 10. With this progress, Singer is fully equipped to embark on its digital transformation journey.
Over 15 years into their relationship with IFS, Singer Sri Lanka is proud to have a class-leading ERP system that integrated all core functions of the business including the game-changing Hire Purchase operations. IFS Applications 10 at Singer covers from sourcing to manufacturing to distribution and retail and customer relationship and service functions. Having a single system on a single platform has enabled Singer, which has one of the most comprehensive IT infrastructures in the country to run operations across a vast network of over 400 branches with 2,000 systems users, has control and visibility to conduct day to day business with ease. Singer has proven to be the leader in the retail industry geared with an exclusive solution that delivers end-to-end customer service that made them the most reputed consumer brands in the country.
Andy Watts VP Asia of IFS said, “Singer and IFS have grown together over the past 15 years. We are pleased to play an important part in Singer’s success in being a leader in the retail industry. Their decision to upgrade to IFS Applications 10 was taken during challenging times in the midst of a global pandemic, Singer saw the opportunity to keep growing and digitizing, sharpening its saw, and we are delighted to support them”
Mahesh Wijewardene, CEO, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC “We are marking an important milestone at Singer enabling an infrastructure inclusive of digital information capabilities. I’m proud to say, the heart of our IT infrastructure, the IFS ERP system is now live. This is an achievement of all divisions working together with an enthusiasm and giving their commitment to make this project a success for the entire organization. This key milestone is a vast enhancement to our IT footprint after our initial investment in the year 2004 with IFS. This is a major achievement of the company’s way forward plan to take Singer to the next sphere in the global marketplace. With IFS we are equipped with a digital-enabled organization that is ready for the future.”
Singer Sri Lanka is one of the key global customers in the IFS customer portfolio. Today, IFS take pride in
being able to support Singer to harness their power in gaining a competitive advantage against other market players in the retail industry. Singer Sri Lanka has all the attributes of a global leader in the retail industry. The IFS Applications 10 supports Singer to be fully connected from sourcing, manufacturing, forecasting and planning, distribution, sales, services until the delivery and after-sales. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the largest retailer in Sri Lanka has been able to roll out its current solution with IFS as projected.
Having IFS’s support at the back-end, Singer has truly achieved a great level of customer satisfaction with Promise to Deliver as no other retailer can match the service provided by them. “We are pleased with the successful Big Bang implementation of IFS App10 simultaneous across multiple sites during times of
uncertainty. Credit should go to the hardworking, committed and self-motivated project team both IFS and Singer and theentire Singer company staff. Without which, it would not have been possible to implement the project of this magnitude” – Kapila Perera, Director- Information Technology of Singer, Sri Lanka added.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
Business
Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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