Meeting the need for modular yet integrated systems

Key to the success of any logistics operator in Africa is planning, knowing the industry and experienced, knowledgeable staff, says Michael Henning of Easyclear. And along with that systems that allow a company to do business as efficiently as possible. According to Henning, an emerging international trend has seen logistics outsourced more and more to 4PL logistics providers. “It is not yet all that prevalent in South Africa and does not seem to have gained a great deal of traction in the market,” he says. “Many of the larger corporates still prefer to provide for all aspects of the logistics supply chain within their control, providing an endto- end solution for their clients.” But Henning believes outsourcing will gain momentum, along with the emergence of more 4PL logistics service providers. “Liability is a key determining factor when outsourcing and systems that speak to this will increasingly become more important. Easyclear is in the process of upgrading its current software solutions to provide a web-based solution for clients. This is a natural progression from cloudbased technology, which is already available and allows clients to access the software remotely from any location. The company has expanded its staff complement in KwaZulu-Natal to cope with the growing client base in the region while plans are under way to extend its product offering to cater for the full logistics supply chain. “We need to remain viable and at the same time meet our clients’ growing needs for software that is modular yet integrated and meets the ever-changing demand for solutions to some rather unique challenges.” INSERT & CAPTION We’re in the process of upgrading our current software solutions to provide a web-based solution for clients. – Michael Henning