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Challenges Faced by Garment Exporters of Tirupur in the Digitalization of ICDs and CFS

Author(s) Sankarprabhu C, G Chandrasekaran
Country India
Abstract Tirupur, widely recognized as the "Knitwear Capital of India," plays a pivotal role in India’s garment export industry, contributing significantly to the country's foreign trade revenue. The city’s export sector heavily depends on efficient logistics and supply chain management, where Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Container Freight Stations (CFSs) serve as critical nodes in facilitating international trade. The digitalization of these logistics hubs offers a transformative opportunity to enhance trade efficiency, streamline operations, reduce transaction costs, and improve real-time cargo tracking. By integrating advanced technologies such as automated documentation, digital customs clearance, and blockchain-based trade platforms, exporters can achieve greater transparency, security, and compliance with global trade regulations.
Despite these advantages, garment exporters in Tirupur encounter several barriers to adopting digital solutions. Key challenges include technological infrastructure limitations, such as inadequate access to high-speed internet and the lack of sophisticated IT systems; regulatory complexities, stemming from frequently changing compliance requirements and the need for integration with national and international trade platforms; financial constraints, as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle with the high initial costs of digital implementation and limited access to financial support; operational inefficiencies, arising from resistance to change, lack of skilled personnel, and dependence on manual processes; and cybersecurity risks, which pose threats to data integrity, privacy, and fraud prevention.
This study provides an in-depth analysis of these challenges and explores possible solutions to facilitate the seamless digital transformation of Tirupur’s export ecosystem. It examines strategies such as strengthening digital infrastructure through public-private partnerships, offering financial incentives to exporters, simplifying regulatory procedures for easier compliance, enhancing workforce training in digital logistics, and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks. By addressing these issues, the study aims to offer actionable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and exporters, ultimately fostering a more efficient, competitive, and technology-driven export environment in Tirupur.
Keywords Garment Exporters, Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Container Freight Stations (CFSs), Export Logistics, Technology Adoption, Digital Transformation.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37440
Short DOI https://doi.org/g854j8
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