Client
European Textile & Apparel Manufacturer
Sector
Manufacturing · Industrial Parks · Investment Advisory
The Challenge
A European textile manufacturer was exploring expansion into East Africa but lacked reliable, comparative data on Ethiopia’s industrial parks. Infrastructure reliability, labor availability, logistics access, and policy incentives varied significantly across parks, and existing reports were fragmented.
They needed a fact-based, location-comparison study to select the most competitive park for long-term operations.
Our Approach
Envest conducted a full opportunity assessment across four major industrial parks:
1. Data Collection & Benchmarking
- Utility reliability (power, water, effluent treatment)
- Transportation and logistics costs
- Labor market and wage competitiveness
- Compliance, customs procedures, and factory setup timelines
2. Site Visits & Key Interviews
We held discussions with park managers, local suppliers, logistics operators, and labor offices to validate real conditions.
3. Financial Modeling
We calculated:
- 10-year operating costs
- Transport and export costs to EU/US markets
- Labor/talent growth projections
- Total cost of ownership comparison
4. Risk Assessment
Considered political, regulatory, infrastructure, and supply chain risks.
The Outcome
Envest delivered a detailed, side-by-side comparison of parks, including ranked recommendations.
The client selected a high-performing park with:
- 13% lower operating cost
- Shorter logistics lead time
- Reliable power and utilities
- Strong support from local authorities
In their words: “We hit the ground running with zero compliance hiccups.”
