OBS Logistics has launched its CALIDUS Total Logistics Software System into the Australian market to help third party logistics services companies and wholesale/distribution businesses increase the efficiency of their transport and warehouse operations.
CALIDUS Total Logistics is a comprehensive logistics operational system and includes warehouse management, transport planning and execution, collection and delivery management and supply chain tracking to optimise complex distribution networks by managing orders, inventory and labour from single or multiple control centres.
The solution is provided with the option of traditional implementation at the client's premises or using a SaaS approach where companies looking to take advantage of lower upfront investment costs can select from a range of managed service options that combine the benefits of cloud computing with the reassurance of a secure hosting facility owned and managed by OBS Logistics.
OBS Logistics works with some of the leading names in logistics across the world and the move into Australia represents the next step in the expansion of its customer base across the globe.
Chief of OBS Logistics, Dave Renshaw, said launching into the Australian market represented a key milestone for the software provider.
"Our launch into the Australian market is an exciting move for OBS Logistics. Our CALIDUS Total Logistics suite has been extremely well received here such that we have already secured business, which has led to us establishing ourselves in the region to grow our business further ,"Renshaw said.
Whether their customer is a logistics company operating contracts for a number of clients, or an in-house logistics operation working on a dedicated base, CALIDUS Total Logistics' provides a range of features for differing applications.
The fully integrated system was developed using the latest technologies to provide flexibility to respond to the changing needs of industry and includes features such as electronic proof of delivery, rail container management and voice directed picking.
Stephen McCartney, head of global business development for OBS said the products had been well received in Australia as more companies looked for ways to improve the way they operate.
"We are finding that there is a real hunger for products which will allow organisations to improve visibility across the whole operation and supply chain, to improve productivity by bringing their organisations onto one platform, but also to be outward looking at customers not just to offer tracking but seeking to offer add services which are supported by systems processes rather than simply pushing more human resource," McCartney said.
McCartney said CALIDUS is a suite of products which can be deployed as required allowing customers to address specific business needs.
Optimisation and Planning
CALDIUS TMS not only plans vehicle trips, but optimises them to make better use of driver miles and reduce empty running miles. Facilities within the software allow for dynamic routing and scheduling through postcode driven routing, calculation of planned arrival and departure times for each trip to stop meet order windows and support for back loading. While further efficiencies can be found in the allocation of drivers, tractors and trailers to trips, the analysis of collections, deliveries on the same trip and vehicle limit checks during load builds.
In-Cab Communications
The software provides interfacing in-cab systems and is being used in conjunction with a number of different third party in-cab solutions as well as OBS Logistics' own EPOD solution to better communicate data.
Features include the ability to synchronise locations and resource master data, download the manifest and trip plan to the in-cab system and the transmittance of execution data including arrival and departure times and locations. While management level monitoring capabilities and KPI monitoring are also available.
Execution of Trips
The software is able to manage the execution of trips from loading and dispatch through to final proof of delivery. Comprehensive information on the outcome of each collection and delivery captures vehicle check information as well as the collection of information from in-cab systems. The recording of time sensitive information such as start, stop, waiting and adherence to booking slots is also available to ensure efficiency is maintained at all times and any issues can be quickly solved.
Pallet and Equipment Tracking
Tracking pallets and equipment is essential in minimising the high cost of losses.
CALIDUS is able to define equipment by type and capture quantity and types of equipment delivered and collected at each stop point. Further, the software provides even greater security with its ability to stock balances of pallets and equipment by type for each depot, pick up and drop point.
Billing Facilities
With an interface connected to businesses internal financial systems, the billing facilities provided represent further productivity gains. Companies are able to bill based on plans, however any changes made during execution will also be reflected in the billing. Miscellaneous invoicing is also available for ad hoc invoices, while invoice production with the option to email via distribution lists is also available.
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