The takeover by Australian-based WiseTech Global of the SA Core Freight Systems – soon after its take-over of Compu-Clearing – has been described as “the best of three worlds”.
Referring to the latest development, CEO and founder of WiseTech Global, Richard White, said the two companies had been working together for some time to integrate WiseTech’s supply chain solution, CargoWise One, with Core Freight’s existing system - which would be released shortly. In the medium term, CargoWise One will have a new, embedded, state-of-the-art SA-customs module for its customers. The existing Core Freight software will continue to be maintained for the foreseeable future to facilitate the ongoing operation of its customers’ businesses.
“Our focus and investment in SA represents a significant commitment to raise the service level of our Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) customers,” he said, “through our commitment to SA.” And this will include growing the combined operation’s staff numbers to more than 200 IT personnel.
Also, SA will play an even bigger role in the company’s future plans. It divides its world into three time zones – the Americas, EMEA and Asia/Oceania. “It is our plan,” White added, “to put our SA offices at the heart of our global support and development strategy.”
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