US-based A&E has partnered CGS to improve productivity, quality and employee motivation within manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka. A&E is a global leader in premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles. CGS, also US-based, is a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services. It has offices across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Sri Lanka's apparel manufacturing facilities are among the most sophisticated in the world. These world class operators have the ability to further enhance production efficiency through the use of A&E’s premium sewing thread and CGS’ real time technology in Blue Cherry Shop Floor Control.

Sewn products manufacturers are challenged to improve productivity and efficiency in order to reduce throughput time and production costs and improve quality and reduce work in process inventory levels. CGS' Blue Cherry Shop Floor Control provides tools that automate the collection and reporting of production, enabling real-time shop floor visibility and control, improving factory operations and productivity while reducing costs.

A&E is committed to the marketplace in the advancement of improved manufacturing operations and productivity. CGS is looking forward to building a strong relationship with A&E in the Sri Lanka market.