ERP Development Company for Colombo, Sri Lanka — built for apparel exporters, tea traders & logistics
From garment export manufacturers feeding the Katunayake Free Trade Zone to tea and plantation exporters, freight forwarders around Colombo Port, and trading houses in Fort and Colombo 03 — CloudHouse delivers modular ERP software built for Sri Lanka's export economy. Delivered remotely with scheduled on-site visits. Live in 8 weeks. Starts at LKR 850,000.
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📌 TL;DR — At a glance
CloudHouse Technologies is an ISO 27001:2022 certified ERP development company delivering custom software to Colombo and Sri Lanka as an offshore development partner, with clients spanning Fort, Colombo 03 (World Trade Center), Rajagiriya and the Katunayake Free Trade Zone. We build ERP for apparel/garment export manufacturers, tea & plantation exporters, freight forwarders around Colombo Port, and trading houses. Custom ERP development for Sri Lanka starts at LKR 850,000 and typical projects go live in just 8 weeks. Delivery is remote-first, with scheduled on-site visits from our India delivery team. Free 30-minute consultation available.
Definition
What is custom ERP development?
Custom ERP development means engineering enterprise resource planning software around the way your business already operates, instead of forcing your team to reshape workflows to fit a rigid, generic package. A custom ERP unifies production, inventory, order tracking, finance, HR and compliance reporting into one connected system that mirrors your real processes.
Sri Lanka's post-recovery economy runs on export manufacturing — apparel and garment factories feeding brands through the Katunayake and Biyagama Free Trade Zones, tea and plantation exporters shipping through Colombo Port, and a growing freight-forwarding and logistics sector clustered around the port and Fort. Generic accounting software rarely handles the realities of export documentation, buyer compliance and multi-currency invoicing that these businesses face daily. As an offshore ERP development company serving Colombo, CloudHouse builds custom ERP software for Sri Lanka exporters, traders and logistics operators that reflects exactly how they ship, invoice and report.
Production-Ready Modules
7 ERP modules. Pick one or combine them all.
Each module is shaped around real Sri Lankan export workflows and integrates seamlessly with the others.
Apparel & Garment Export Manufacturing ERP
Style/order costing, cut-make-pack (CMP) tracking, buyer compliance docs and shipment scheduling — built for Katunayake and Biyagama FTZ factories.
Explore Apparel ERP →Tea & Plantation Export ERP
Auction lot tracking, grading, blending yield and export documentation for tea traders and plantation exporters shipping through Colombo Port.
Learn more →Freight & Logistics ERP
Container tracking, bill-of-lading generation, demurrage alerts and multi-agent visibility for freight forwarders around Colombo Port.
Learn more →HR Management
Recruitment, biometric attendance, payroll in LKR and performance tracking — for single or multi-factory teams.
Learn more →CRM
Buyer pipelines, order-inquiry tracking, customer 360 and follow-up automation for export sales cycles.
Learn more →Asset Management
Track and maintain factory machinery, warehouse equipment and IT assets across multiple sites.
Learn more →Construction PM
Project workflows, resource allocation and milestone tracking for Colombo's builders and infrastructure contractors.
Learn more →Industries We Serve in Sri Lanka
Built for Sri Lanka's export economy
From Katunayake FTZ garment exporters to Colombo Port freight forwarders and plantation exporters — our ERP is shaped by how these businesses actually ship and invoice.
Apparel & Garment Export
CMP costing, buyer compliance, shipment schedules
Tea & Plantation Export
Auction lots, grading, blend yield tracking
Freight & Logistics
Container visibility, BL generation, demurrage alerts
Rubber & Light Manufacturing
Production planning & inventory control
IT / BPO Services
Resource billing, project margins
Trading & Import-Export
Multi-currency invoicing & customs paperwork
Construction & Infra
Site & contractor management at scale
Hospitality & Tourism
Bookings, F&B, payroll
Why Custom Over Off-the-Shelf
Custom ERP vs SAP vs Generic Accounting Software
Why Sri Lankan exporters and traders are switching from generic tools to purpose-built ERP.
| Feature | CloudHouse Custom ERP | SAP / Oracle | Generic Accounting Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fits your exact workflow | ✓ 100% | ✗ Limited | ✗ No |
| Deployment time ⏱️ | 8 weeks (full ERP) 3-4 weeks (single module) | 10–18 months + consulting fees | 1-2 weeks but limited functionality |
| Total cost (3 yrs) | LKR 1.2M–6M | LKR 25M+ | LKR 300K–600K |
| Export/buyer compliance docs | ✓ Built-in | Add-on module | ✗ |
| You own the source code | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Add custom modules | Anytime | Expensive consultants | Not possible |
| Sri Lanka delivery model | ✓ Remote + scheduled visits | Regional partner network | Self-service only |
| AI / automation built-in | ✓ 2026 stack | Premium tier | ✗ |
Our Delivery Process
From kickoff to go-live in 5 phases
An agile, transparent process — remote delivery with a scheduled on-site visit during implementation.
Discovery
Remote workshops to map your export workflows, compliance needs and KPIs.
Week 1Blueprint
Module map, data model, UX wireframes, fixed-price proposal in LKR.
Week 2Sprint Build
1-week sprints. Working software demoed every Friday over video call.
Weeks 3–5UAT & Training
Pilot rollout, staff training (remote + on-site visit), data migration.
Weeks 6–7Go-Live + Support
Production launch + 6 months free hyper-care.
Week 8⚡ Total: 8 weeks from kickoff to go-live. Single-module ERPs ship even faster — as quick as 3-4 weeks.
Modern 2026 Stack
Built on technology that scales
No legacy frameworks. No vendor lock-in. Future-proof.
How much will custom ERP save you?
Most Colombo exporters and traders reclaim 20–35 hours/week from manual order, inventory and shipment paperwork within 90 days of going live. Use this calculator to estimate your savings.
Annual savings (low-end estimate)
LKR 3,369,600
≈ 3,744 hours reclaimed per year
Get My Custom ROI Report →Transparent Pricing
Clear pricing, in LKR. No surprise invoices.
Custom ERP development for Colombo and Sri Lanka starts at LKR 850,000. Final price depends on modules, compliance requirements and user count.
Starter
For small exporters and traders ready to digitise one process.
- ✓1 core module (HR / CRM / Inventory)
- ✓Up to 10 users
- ✓Cloud hosting (1 yr)
- ✓Data migration (1-time)
- ✓6 months free support
- ✓Remote staff training (2 sessions)
Growth
Most chosen by apparel exporters and mid-size trading houses.
- ✓3 integrated modules
- ✓Up to 50 users
- ✓Export/buyer compliance docs add-on
- ✓Mobile app (Android + iOS)
- ✓Accounting & payment gateway integrations
- ✓BI dashboards & reports
- ✓12 months free support + AMC
- ✓1 on-site visit during implementation
Enterprise
Multi-factory, multi-entity ERP for large exporters and logistics groups.
- ✓Full ERP suite (all 7 modules)
- ✓Unlimited users + multi-branch
- ✓Buyer/regulatory compliance workflows
- ✓Custom integrations (SAP, EDI, shipping lines)
- ✓AI & automation workflows
- ✓Dedicated SLA & account manager
- ✓24×7 priority support
- ✓Source code ownership
All prices in LKR, exclusive of applicable taxes. SaaS subscription pricing also available from LKR 45,000/month.
Customer Stories
What Sri Lankan businesses say
Honest words from teams that ship with our ERP every day.
“Costing a new buyer order used to take our merchandising team two days of spreadsheet work. CloudHouse's CMP costing module now gives us a quote in under an hour, and shipment schedules are finally visible to everyone.”
“We needed auction lot tracking that matched how our tasters actually grade and blend. CloudHouse built exactly that, integrated with our export documentation — no more re-keying data three times.”
“We compared a local vendor and an SAP reseller. CloudHouse delivered our container and BL-tracking ERP in under 8 weeks, at a fraction of the SAP quote, with a real on-site visit for training.”
Frequently Asked Questions
ERP development for Colombo & Sri Lanka — your questions answered
Does CloudHouse have a local office in Colombo?
No — CloudHouse Technologies is based in Thrissur, India, and serves Sri Lanka as an offshore/export delivery market. Discovery, sprint demos and support are conducted remotely over video call, with a scheduled on-site visit to Colombo during implementation for Growth and Enterprise plans. This keeps our pricing significantly lower than local Sri Lankan system-integrator rates while still giving you face-to-face project touchpoints.
Do you build ERP software for apparel and garment exporters?
Yes. Apparel export manufacturing is one of our core specialisations for the Sri Lanka market. Our module covers style/order costing, cut-make-pack (CMP) production tracking, buyer compliance documentation and shipment scheduling — built for factories supplying the Katunayake and Biyagama Free Trade Zones and shipping to US/EU brands.
How much does ERP development cost for a business in Colombo?
Custom ERP development for Colombo and Sri Lanka typically costs between LKR 850,000 and LKR 6,000,000 as a one-time investment. CloudHouse offers three transparent packages: Starter (LKR 850K) for single-module ERPs, Growth (LKR 2.2M) for 3-module integrated suites with export compliance tracking, and Enterprise (LKR 5.5M+) for multi-factory or multi-location deployments. Monthly SaaS pricing starts at LKR 45,000/month if you prefer OPEX over CAPEX.
How long does it take to build a custom ERP?
CloudHouse delivers most custom ERPs for Sri Lankan clients in 8 weeks from kickoff to go-live. Single-module ERPs can ship in 3-4 weeks. We follow a 5-phase agile model: Week 1 Discovery, Week 2 Blueprint, Weeks 3-5 Sprint Build, Weeks 6-7 UAT & Training, Week 8 Go-Live.
Can you build ERP for tea and plantation exporters?
Yes. Our plantation-export module covers auction lot tracking, grading, blending yield and export documentation, integrated with standard inventory and finance modules — used by tea traders and exporters shipping through Colombo Port.
Should I choose custom ERP or generic accounting software?
Choose custom ERP if your workflows are export-specific (buyer compliance docs, container/BL tracking, plantation grading), if you have 10+ operations users, or if you've outgrown spreadsheets and disconnected tools. Choose generic software if you have basic bookkeeping needs and don't mind adapting your processes to it. Most of our Sri Lankan clients moved to custom ERP after export documentation and multi-currency reporting outgrew what generic tools could handle.
Is the ERP cloud-based or on-premise?
Both are supported. We deploy on AWS or Microsoft Azure by default, with data centres selected for low latency to Sri Lanka. On-premise deployment on your own servers is available for clients with specific data-residency requirements. Hybrid deployments are also possible.
Do you offer ERP for small businesses in Colombo?
Yes. Our Starter plan at LKR 850,000 is purpose-built for SMEs in Colombo and the Western Province with under 50 employees. It includes one core module (HR, CRM or Inventory), up to 10 users, 1 year of cloud hosting, data migration, 6 months of free support and remote staff training. Many small trading firms in Fort and Rajagiriya start here and expand modules as they grow.
Will CloudHouse visit our office in Sri Lanka?
Yes — for Growth and Enterprise plans, we schedule an on-site visit to Colombo (or your factory location, including the Katunayake FTZ) during implementation for hands-on training and go-live support, in addition to ongoing remote support and quarterly check-ins.
Do I own the source code of the ERP you build?
Yes. With our Enterprise plan, you receive full source code ownership and intellectual property rights. With Starter and Growth plans, you get a perpetual license to use, modify and extend the software for your business — with no recurring license fees.
Can the ERP integrate with our bank, payment gateway or shipping line systems?
Yes. Standard integrations include local and international payment gateways, accounting software, WhatsApp Business API, email, Google Drive and SMS gateways. Custom integrations with SAP, EDI systems and shipping-line portals are part of the Enterprise plan.
Can we add more modules later as our business grows?
Absolutely — that's the core advantage of our modular ERP architecture. Most clients start with 1-2 modules and add others (export compliance, HR, CRM, BI dashboards, mobile apps) over 12-24 months. New modules typically deploy in 3-8 weeks and integrate automatically with existing data.
Free Download: ERP Buyer's Guide for Colombo & Sri Lanka Exporters 2026
24-page PDF · Export/buyer compliance checklist · LKR cost benchmarks · Vendor evaluation framework · Module priority guide.
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