Hayleys Retail Holdings Ltd has partnered with global supply chain software provider Blue Yonder to establish and expand its grocery retail operations across Sri Lanka, marking Blue Yonder’s first retail partnership in the country.
The new venture, backed by the diversified Hayleys Group, plans to open several supermarkets nationwide, leveraging the group’s expertise in manufacturing, logistics and services.
Hayleys PLC Chairman and CEO Mohan Pandithage said the move aims to bring the group’s commitment to quality and reliability closer to Sri Lankan consumers.
Under the partnership, Blue Yonder will provide an AI-powered platform to integrate merchandising, supplier management, pricing and inventory operations.
The rollout will begin with merchandise management, followed by machine-learning tools to forecast demand, optimise stock levels and respond to seasonal changes.
The technology will also enable Hayleys Retail to automate routine store operations, identify potential disruptions early and adjust inventory based on real-time sales and local market trends as the business expands into a nationwide supermarket network.
(Hiru News)