About the Organization
Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL) is one of India’s leading branded apparel and retail companies. The company manages a strong portfolio of global and owned fashion brands including U.S. Polo Assn., Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Arrow, and Flying Machine.
Arvind Fashions operates through a large and complex omnichannel retail network across India serving:
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Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs)
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Large Format Stores (LFS)
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Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs)
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E-commerce marketplaces
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Direct-to-consumer channels
With thousands of SKUs across multiple brands, sizes, colors, and seasonal collections, the company manages a highly dynamic supply chain environment. Its central distribution warehouses play a critical role in receiving inventory from manufacturers and distributing products to retail channels across the country.
As the scale of operations increased, Arvind Fashions initiated a warehouse transformation program to optimize operations, improve throughput capacity, redesign warehouse layouts, and build a scalable infrastructure capable of supporting future growth.
Key Results
The warehouse transformation initiative delivered measurable improvements across operational performance, infrastructure optimization, and cost efficiency. Through a combination of detailed operational diagnostics, optimized warehouse design, and disciplined execution of procurement and implementation phases, the project delivered significant business impact.
30% Reduction in Capex
Through efficient warehouse layout design, optimized storage planning, and a structured RFQ and vendor evaluation process, the project achieved a 30% reduction in planned capital expenditure while ensuring the infrastructure remained scalable and aligned with operational requirements.
28% Increase in Storage Locations
The redesigned storage architecture significantly improved space utilization, enabling a 28% increase in warehouse storage locations without requiring additional warehouse footprint. This provided the client with higher storage density and improved SKU accessibility.
19% Improvement in Throughput Capacity
Process redesign, optimized material flow, and improved warehouse zoning increased the operational throughput capacity of the facility by 19%, enabling faster order processing and improved fulfillment capability.
29% Overall Efficiency Improvement
The combination of optimized layout, reduced travel distances, streamlined workflows, and better storage organization resulted in an overall warehouse efficiency improvement of 29%.
On-Time Project Delivery
The entire transformation program—from diagnostics and design to procurement and implementation—was completed on schedule and within the allocated budget, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing warehouse operations.
These improvements have enabled Arvind Fashions to operate a more scalable, efficient, and future-ready distribution center capable of supporting growing omnichannel demand.
Client Feedback
“I would like to thank you for your excellent efforts and commitment in assisting us in completing our mega distribution centers for our power brands in Bangalore. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hesol Consulting for any supply chain management projects.”
Prashantha S
Country Head of Operations
Arvind Fashions Limited
The redesigned warehouse now supports scalable growth and efficient omnichannel fulfillment.
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