Preparation of Feasibility Study to Assess the Viability of Setting Up a Composite Knit Garments Manufacturing Unit

The assignment involved preparing a detailed feasibility study to evaluate the viability of establishing a composite knit garments manufacturing unit in Bangladesh for Chaity Composite Limited, based in Gulshan, Dhaka. The study assessed the proposed investment from financial, economic, marketing, technical, socioeconomic, and environmental perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of the project’s operational requirements, market potential, and investment feasibility.

Scope of Services Provided

The assignment comprised an integrated assessment of the proposed manufacturing unit’s management capacity, production technology, infrastructure requirements, market opportunities, and financial sustainability. The principal services provided included:

Management Assessment: Evaluated the strength and competence of the core management team and the capabilities of key technical personnel required to manage and operate the composite knit garments manufacturing unit.
Technical and Production Feasibility: Assessed the suitability of the proposed manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment, along with the availability of essential raw materials and skilled labour required for production.
Site and Infrastructure Assessment: Evaluated the suitability of the proposed project location, its connectivity to transport infrastructure, and the requirements for essential utilities, including their availability to support efficient manufacturing operations.
Market and Commercial Analysis: Examined the market prospects of the proposed unit through demand-supply analysis, industry and sector assessment, competitor analysis, marketing strategy development, and evaluation of the relevant supply and value chains.
Financial and Investment Analysis: Evaluated the project’s financial viability through financial ratio analysis, break-even analysis, return on investment (ROI), debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), project cost estimation, debt-equity structure assessment, and loan repayment scheduling.
Socioeconomic and Environmental Assessment: Considered the socioeconomic and environmental dimensions of the proposed investment as part of the overall feasibility evaluation.
Key Deliverable

A detailed feasibility study report presenting the financial, economic, marketing, technical, socioeconomic, and environmental assessments of the proposed composite knit garments manufacturing unit, supporting an informed evaluation of its investment and operational viability.

Assignment Details

Client: Chaity Composite Limited
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 3 months (January 2007–March 2007)
Total Staff-Months: 3
Senior Professional Staff and Roles:

Mr. M. Zakir Hossain – Project Manager
S. M. Firoz Hassan – Coordinator
Md. Altab Hossain Faruqee – Logistics Support