PDS Partners With Busana To Strengthen Global Manufacturing Network
PDS Limited, a global fashion supply chain solutions company, has announced a strategic partnership between its manufacturing business and Indonesia’s Busana Apparel Group, marking a significant step towards strengthening its global manufacturing ecosystem.
The partnership comes at a time when the global apparel industry is undergoing a major shift in sourcing strategies, driven by new trade agreements, evolving tariff structures, regional economic partnerships and the continued adoption of the China Plus One strategy. As global brands seek more agile and diversified sourcing solutions, the collaboration aims to create a resilient, multi-country manufacturing platform.
PDS, with a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) exceeding US$ 2.2 billion, offers end-to-end solutions spanning design-led sourcing, manufacturing, sourcing-as-a-service, product development and brand management for leading global fashion brands and retailers.
Commenting on the partnership, Pallak Seth, Executive Vice Chairman, PDS Limited, said the collaboration reflects the company’s belief that manufacturing is a strategic capability that creates long-term value for customers.
“This partnership with Busana Apparel Group broadens our manufacturing footprint while strengthening our ability to support customers with greater flexibility, speed, innovation and confidence in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace,” he said.
Sanjay Jain, Group CEO, PDS Limited, said the company’s manufacturing business has evolved into a strategic growth pillar through sustained investments in capacity, technology and operational excellence.
“Our partnership with Busana Apparel Group significantly strengthens our manufacturing platform and enhances our ability to deliver greater resilience, flexibility, scalability and speed-to-market for global brands and retailers,” he added.
Busana Apparel Group is one of Indonesia’s largest apparel manufacturers, generating annual revenues of over US$ 500 million. The company operates manufacturing facilities across Indonesia and has an established presence in India, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras and Italy through strategic ventures.
Maniwanen Marimutu, Chairman, Busana Apparel Group, said the future of apparel manufacturing lies in combining innovation, manufacturing excellence and global reach.
“Our partnership with PDS brings together complementary strengths to create an end-to-end platform that is well positioned to serve the evolving needs of global brands,” he said.
Sunil Shewakramani, CEO, Busana Apparel Group, said the collaboration will help customers build more diversified, resilient and agile supply chains.
“This partnership positions us to deliver greater scale, innovation, speed-to-market and manufacturing excellence across multiple sourcing destinations while supporting customers’ evolving global sourcing strategies,” he said.
The partnership will enable both companies to jointly pursue opportunities with global brands seeking diversified sourcing solutions by leveraging each other’s strengths in manufacturing, product innovation, design and customer engagement.
Customers are expected to benefit from:
- A diversified manufacturing footprint and customer base
- Greater production scale and flexibility
- Faster speed-to-market through an integrated global network
- Enhanced supply chain resilience and risk diversification
- World-class manufacturing excellence and innovation
