August 16th, 2010
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of our new client for SA-FMS, The Tirupur (Tamilnadu) based logistics provider operates in niche area of hosiery and textiles, intends to use the Logistics suite to enable them reduce operations costs, centralised monitoring of goods traffic, higher management control and to broaden scale of operations across geographic boundaries.
Tags: logistics software, management control, tamil nadu
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July 4th, 2010
We have implemented a web enquiry module for SA-FMS, our next generation cost saving ERP solution for freight and logistics industry. Our enterprise clients can enable customer self service for enquiries and would enable n back office cost savings.
- 24 x 7 access to information
- Shows up to date information on waybill
- Booking, dispatch, transit and arrival details
- Lower cost of providing freight related information
- Works as plugin on your existing corporate website
- Firewall friendly and hack proof
- Connects to FMS enterprise database
- Easy to install adobe flash application
- Truck location
- Optional GPS tracking with google maps
Tags: freight logistics, web enquiry
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June 24th, 2010
Applications from Android Tablets and Android phones
Thanks to the i (innovation) age, iPod, iPhone and iPads have become game changers. The music industry, mobile phone market and now the netbook segment is set to undergo sea change. With the growth of Android seen on the horizon, the open source alternative for Tablet PC is soon becoming a reality. These new generation – royalty free touch screen devices that runs on google Android operating system on Android phones should come as a boon to the semi organized freight and logistics industries in the developing world. Ease of use, breaking language barriers, lower cost of ownership. ease of maintenance and mobile connectivity through existing modes are key reasons for acceleration in adoption. Some of the areas where mobile computing could help freight and trucking companies are as follows
Applications for freight logistics using android
- Warehouse and yard management
- Tracking of consignments from warehouses and open spaces
- Door delivery consignment monitoring
- Ease of inspection and compliance
- Verification of accounts
- Monitoring of trucks from yards and workshops
- Enabling accurate information on dispatches
- Performing routine maintenance of trucks on the move
- GPS integrated services
- Cost reduction in providing door delivery services
- City map and route planning
- Provide customer service in remote locations
- Introduction of eWaybills for security and convenience
- Customer locality applications that could run on android mobile handsets
- Ensuring safety of consignments using tablet PC
- Organizing en-route information of goods loaded and unloaded
- Home delivery services such as florists, pizzas, cakes etc
Tags: android, android phone, cost saving, logistics, tablet pc
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May 27th, 2010
The EU’s drive to create a single customs union for all its 27 member states has created a new headache for importers. David Merritt and JayachandPachakkil, Trade Management Consultants at JP Morgan, explain.
Every time you turn around, it seems there’s a new regulatory requirement. Governments around the world are updating customs codes, modernising and introducing technology processes, and changing classifications – all in the name of streamlining revenue collection and enforcing supply chain security.
US 10+2 supply chain security initiative, ICS aims to communicate critical shipment data to customs before the shipment reaches the EU, and thereby enable their ability to assess any risks it may pose. Effective January 1, 2011, ICS places the burden of supplying advanced shipment information squarely on the shoulders of carriers, not industry. However, importers and exporters aren’t completely off the hook; they must provide accurate information on a timely basis to their carriers or goods could be held up indefinitely by customs authorities..
Read full article here
Tags: export, import
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April 24th, 2010
Branch integration is one of the key factors that separates SA-FMS from solutions that are exist in mid-tier logistics ERP space.
Initially, at individual branches, the default search engaged is for local data whereas at central office, it is an organisation wide global search. At branches, once a local search based on a waybill turns null, it prompts the user to look for the waybill using global search – connecting booking – delivery – transshipment and transit consignments to return the last known status and the entire history of the waybill through various branches. Global search enables in faster responses to customer queries, reduced communication costs and better informed decision making.
FMS is being used by a few BGTA member companies
Tags: bgta, booking, delivery, erp, transit, transshipment
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April 9th, 2010
Sharma transport with 60 branch network across South and West India ; has chosen SA-FMS ERP solution for freight logistics industry.
Sharma Transport, Bangalore provides cargo facility for nearly all kinds of permissible products ranging from food, flowers, small plants, mail, couriers, machinery parts, household items etc. Best quality of vehicles are used for transportation. Apart from general carriers, they also make use of spacious Volvo buses for cargo. sa-fms brings considerable cost saving business processes and technologies that would enable Sharma Transport to scale operations and improve customer service.
Tags: bangalore, freight software
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March 1st, 2010
Here is a versatile management information tool that can give you new perspectives on how your freight logistics business is performing. Gives insights on branches, trucks, customers, delivery centres, trans-shipment points etc. The easy to use tool incorporates data warehousing and data mining techniques for informed decision making.
Features and benefits
- Carry the snapshot data on your laptop to do the analysis while you are on the move.
- One click information access
- Export to excel, word or other formats for presentation purposes
- Combination of over 1000 report views to choose from
- Lightweight application, One click install
Sample information access
- Station analysis with from,To, Freigh,Weight, Avg wt / package. Avg freight / consignment
- Dispatch – Tonnage, Freight, From, To, Truck or broker consolidation
- Stock position – Branch wise, From, To, tonnage, Avg frt / consignment
- Dispatch analysis – From,To, Packages, Weight, Avg time (days)
- Booking – Delivery time (Unloading date – despatch date) From – To station
- Delivery point stock ageing (packages, frt, weight)
- Top 50 consignors, topay,paid,tbb, From,To, Commodity
- Top 25 routes, freight, Packages, Weight analysis
- Commodity analysis – from,To,Freight,Weight, Avg wt / consignment, avg freight
Tags: analytics, freight software, mumbai
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February 17th, 2010
In 2010, the "CeBIT in Motion" Forum will be an integral part of the "CeBIT Destination ITS" showcase focusing on Telematics & Navigation, Automotive Solutions and Transport & Logistics. The forum will be located in Hall 7 (east side), directly above the actual exhibition floor. Here visitors can find out all about the latest innovations and trends in the sector. Besides presentations by and for specialists, the forum will also feature panel discussions and user-centric discussions.
This is the only showcase embracing the whole spectrum of intelligent traffic telematics at CeBIT 2010.
Please call or e.mail us to know how our logistics solutions can add value to your organisation
Tags: cebit 2010, fleet management, logistics, transportation
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January 20th, 2010
Located at TD road Kochi (Kerala) The delivery division is amongst the largest for sundry parcel business, integrating trunk routes such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Calcutta.
"The transition from legacy system to a modern and centralised system was seamless and the problems were less than 10% of what was expected" cited the manager of the delivery centre, Mr. Abdul Khader, who heads operations. "We expect considerable improvement in operation efficiency and superior customer services through faster resolution of complaints". he added.
Being a consumer state, the festivals bring in unprecedented goods traffic and SA-FMS has proved its mettle as a 24 x 7 solution. KRS India is powered by SA-FMS. a scalable and affordable ERP solution for freight and logistics industry.
KRS Mumbai region is a BGTA member
Tags: bgta, operation efficiency
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December 22nd, 2009
With SA-FMS ERP solution for freight logistics industry, we provide measurable return on investment (ROI) though structured implementation and business process improvements.
Companies can definitely be assured of ROI from ERP if they properly follow the procedures and implement the right practices. This is often well said than done. One common blunder committed by the company is following the age old methodologies and thereby the ERP process will not add any value to the company and business process. The difficulty in implementation process makes them think it is difficult to embrace ERP and the returns will not be guaranteed. This mindset is not true and hence companies have to work more. Erpwire
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