Specialised cargo calls for specialised systems

Transportation of project cargoes ranks among the most challenging and complex services in logistics and is handled by specialised companies and individuals, according to Compu- Clearing MD Mario Acosta- Alarcon. “Some 80% of the workload associated with project cargo processing involves the precise transfer of data from one place to another – whether it’s between customers, agents, customs, government bodies, or between internal processing systems. “As a result, the systems responsible for preparing and moving the necessary paperwork have to be equally specialised, and need to offer guaranteed accuracy.” To supply this need, a new part of Compu-Clearing’s offerings is the ediEnterprise programme. It is a highly modular set of supply chain solutions designed to automate and streamline the operations and management of the international logistics service providers who are involved in the project cargo movement. “In doing this,” Acosta- Alarcon added, “it supports and automates the logistics process that is used by the project cargo service providers all around the world. The ediEnterprise supply chain software draws all of the disparate processes together to give the operator instant access to information and offers management transparent oversight at all times. “The result is a significant competitive advantage for the organisation.” As a powerful .Net Windows application with an SQL database back end and a true Enterpriseclass architecture, ediEnterprise provides a deeply integrated set of supply chain solutions. The system ships with a powerful eCommerce translator capable of XML, EDIFACT, ANSI X12 and CargoIMP standard. Data can be replicated and shared between branches and international offices of the enterprise without complex third-party replication tools. “The modular and scalable nature of ediEnterprise allows for project cargo businesses of all sizes to benefit from this solution,” said Compu-Clearing’s marketing and training manager, Moshe Zulberg. “As a result, our customers throughout Southern Africa have been able to significantly improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs and enhance the level of integration with their international partners.” CAPTION Mario Acosta-Alarcon … ‘Giving the operator instant access to information.’