The
Logistics Technology Alliance (LTA) has been formed to provide the perfect
marriage of logistics hardware and software and a flexible, end-to-end total
systems solution.
This formal marketing arrangement
between leading suppliers of Logistics IT will offer operations such as 3PLs,
transport companies, shippers and retailers a one stop shop for a total
logistics system solution.
The Alliance combines state-of-the art
supply chain software such as Transport Management Systems, Warehouse
Management System, ERP, Asset Tracking etc. linked to mobile computing, in-cab
technology and wireless data capture systems. The Alliance is not perceived as
a ‘closed shop’ however, and members can also work with other solution
partners.
Alliance members will combine marketing
opportunities through shared exhibition stands and the publication of white
papers. They will also be able to target a broader market and client size, from
SME through to larger organisations.
Clients of the Alliance have the
assurance that all elements of system procurement will be handled
professionally and competently, from specification through to
implementation and beyond.
All software is offered in either
‘packaged’ or ‘SaaS’ (Software as a Service) form. Opting for the latter will
give customers cloud-based, full functionality without the need for a server
located in the office and the obligatory support team. Quick to implement and
requiring only a low capital expenditure, cloud based systems can be easily
scaled to meet fluctuating business needs of today’s supply chains.
All mobile hardware has been thoroughly
tested, from both a laboratory and field perspective, to ensure certified
integration with the software offerings of Alliance members. Real-time data
capture technology can be added, to great effect, at multiple operational
points within a supply chain. As a prime example, a diagram illustrating the
integration and data flow between warehouse management and transport management
systems can be viewed on the Alliance web www.logistics-technology-alliance.com
.
Commenting on the Logistics Technology
Alliance Mike Turner, Group Marketing Manager for (Alliance Founder Member)
Belgravium Ltd , said: “This is an
exciting development for logistics operations seeking technology. Through the
Logistics Technology Alliance each member company can act as prime contractor
to offer its customers an end-to-end logistics IT solution. This means new and
existing customers will enjoy easy access to other technologies required for
their operations, thus saving much time and effort. Belgravium is proud to be partnering with companies that
share a high service level ethos, which will ensure that we can deliver
customer oriented solutions.”
Linda Rodway, Market Development
Manager, (Alliance Founder Member) Proteus Software echoed this viewpoint: “Our prospective clients will benefit
from a total systems solution that offers value for money with less overall
implementation time because all of the solution’s elements will interface with
ease. Clients gain further advantage from having a single point of contact,
empowering them because of the members’ collective knowledge and years of
experience in providing systems for any industry sector.”
Current membership of the Logistics
Technology Alliance comprises some of the biggest names in supply chain
solutions provision and reflects their commitment to the provision of
integrated solutions;
Warehouse
Management Software
– Proteus Software Ltd – www.proteussoftware.com
Transport
Management Software
– Mobile Enterprise Systems – www.mobile-enterprise.co.uk
3pl &
Carrier Management Software
– Deltion Ltd – www.deltion.co.uk
ERP Software – Jomar SoftCorp International – www.jomarsoftcorp.com
Mobile Computing
Hardware –
Belgravium Technologies Plc – www.belgravium-technologies.com
Asset Tracking
Software –
WCS - www.wwchainstores.com
Lead
‘Logistics Technology Alliance’ Contacts
Mike
Turner
Group
Marketing Manager
Belgravium
Technologies Plc / Belgravium Ltd
Email:
mike.turner@belgravium.com
Linda
Rodway
Market
Development Manager
Proteus
Software
Email:
lindar@proteussoftware.com
PR
Contact
Ross
Matthews / Lloyd Arkill
Arkill Matthews Allen Ltd
Tel: 01923 770 455
Mob: 07711 347 701