'Per project' outsourcing reduces hassle

Growing their African footprint is high on the agenda for newly established Outsourced Project Solutions (OPS). According to general manager Tyron Hubbart, the company has seen rapid growth in South Africa and has now set its targets on the African market. “We believe this is because the service we are offering is specific and meets the very needs of the industry,” he told FTW. “It allows for a leaner supply chain. It is all about making logistics less of a hassle.” The company provides outsourced services on a per project basis and has seen business across the country knock on its door to handle projects on site ranging from 500 to 500 000 tonnes of goods per month. “This service is in high demand as it allows customers to focus on their core business. They now no longer need to manage labour-intensive acitivities on their sites and don’t have to deal with the various labour challenges like legislation around labour brokers or casual labour,” said Hubbart. He believes that in the broader African environment there is also a need for outsourcing specific projects and processes within the logistics chain. “We are aiming to implement our African strategy in early 2016 and are very optimistic about the prospects,” he said. INSERT & CAPTION Customers no longer need to manage labour-intensive acitivities on their sites and don’t have to deal with the various labour challenges. – Tyron Hubbart