The strengthening of
broadband and a reduction
in costs for this technology
makes cloud or web-based
solutions a more viable option
for those offering customs
solutions to the logistics and
freight industry, according to
Easyclear.
To that end,
the company
has been
developing
its product
to take
advantage
of this
technology,
including
cellular ‘smart’ technology
that it believes will enable it
to expand its market offering
and attract some of the more
traditional international
corporates, says Easyclear
general manager, Michael
Henning.
“Thinking outside the box to
provide innovative solutions to
existing operational constraints
allows service providers to take
advantage of cutting-edge
technology and provide more
cost-, time- and resourceefficient
solutions to customs
and excise agents,” he says.
Henning notes that cloud
technology eliminates the
need to invest in costly IT
equipment; makes valuable
data available immediately,
even on the road; it is easier
to use so the cost of training
is reduced; and it allows
companies to streamline
operations and improve their
monitoring.
Employing cloud computing
could also make the customs
modernisation transition
easier, says Henning, adding
that the South African
Revenue Service (Sars) seems
to be on track with progress.
He is also confident the
industry is equipped to deal
with the switch-over.
“Constant feedback and
communication with the
trade by Sars, industry
bodies such as the South
African Association
of Freight Forwarders
(Saaff) and service
providers should address
this if any issues do
arise.”
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Employing cloud
computing could
also make
the customs
modernisation
transition easier.
– Michael Henning
