In the export garment industry – especially in high-tech product lines such as waterproof and flame-retardant protective clothing – logistics is not just the “backbone” of the factory, but the very lifeline of the system.
At Viking, internal logistics is not simply the movement of materials; it is an operating philosophy: where every fabric roll, every cutting tool, every shipment is managed with near-absolute precision to serve a single goal – manufacturing and exporting products that meet the highest global standards.
1. Starting with Transparency – Material Management under International Standards
At Viking, every high-tech fabric roll – such as Gore-Tex, ePE membrane, or NOMEX flame-retardant fabrics – upon entering the warehouse comes with a unique code, technical documents, supplier information, and certificates of origin (CO, GRTDS, Bluesign®). The ERP system ensures that all materials are traceable from warehouse entry to sewing, packaging, and export.
This transparency not only allows Viking to control the quality of each fabric layer but also guarantees traceability – a mandatory requirement for export to demanding markets such as Europe, Japan, or the United States. Thus, Viking logistics is not just “material transfer” but the very first step in ensuring product consistency.
2. Logistics beyond Transportation – Real-Time Quality Control
One of Viking’s distinctive features is that every logistics step is integrated with the QA/QC system. When a batch of raw materials is sent to the cutting section, the technical team inspects it against original specifications: shrinkage, weight, elasticity, waterproofing, and color deviation between lots.
During production, components such as seam-sealing tape, waterproof zippers, and flame-retardant threads are scheduled by the logistics system to move precisely by hour and PO, optimizing production and minimizing inventory risks. This synchronization is only possible because Viking’s internal logistics operates in full alignment with engineering and quality management – a major advantage over traditional factories.
3. Space Optimization – Smart Process Flow
At Viking’s new Long An factory, the internal logistics system is designed on the principle of “optimized production flow.” Every section – from raw material storage, lamination, heat transfer printing, seam-sealing, to finishing – is connected through automated material flows and control software. This reduces handling time, minimizes errors, and increases order accuracy.
For complex products, Viking logistics ensures each component is inspected separately and only fed into production after meeting the set standards. Thanks to multi-layer checkpoints, the factory can promptly detect material flaws, lamination misalignment, or color inconsistencies – issues often invisible to the naked eye.
4. From Factory to the World – Packaging as an Art
For high-tech protective products, packaging is not the final step – it is part of the export logistics strategy. Every shipment leaving Viking is structured according to its destination market: U.S. pallet standards, Japanese carton specifications, or special shock-proofing requirements from European customers.
Additionally, the logistics system integrates barcode tracking software, automatically linking with the electronic customs declaration system, allowing shipments to be processed quickly and seamlessly. This is especially critical during peak seasons, where even a single day’s delay could result in losses of tens of thousands of USD.
5. Strategic Vision: Logistics as Viking’s Core Competency
At Viking, logistics is not merely an operational department – it is a “core competency” that enables the factory to scale, accelerate responsiveness, and enhance accuracy for high-tech products. Since the opening of the new plant, Viking has heavily invested in:
Real-time tracking systems for materials and finished goods
Partial automation of internal transport (smart trolleys, in-house conveyors)
Data integration between logistics, QA, Merchandising, and Production Planning
As a result, Viking logistics not only reduces costs but also significantly improves product stability – a critical factor when producing hundreds of thousands of items annually for global brands.
Internal logistics at Viking is not just a transportation chain – it is a lean operating ecosystem, integrating quality management, traceability, production control, and market-specific packaging. This smart logistics system has enabled Viking to manufacture and export a wide range of high-tech products worldwide, meeting the strictest requirements of the protective apparel industry.
If you are a global brand seeking a reliable manufacturing partner, come to Viking – where every shipment leaving the factory carries a commitment to quality, speed, and professionalism, backed by an international-standard logistics system.