System facilitates full transparency between stakeholders

ACS Software Solutions
has implemented a global
manifest system that
enables users to track
EDI messages on a webbased
platform, says
general manager Ridwaan
Mohammed.
“It’s a first of its kind
system,” says
Mohammed,
“and allows
for full
transparency
between
stakeholders
as well as
accurate
information
upload and
viewing by all
parties.
“This,
together
with integration into
customs programmes of
neighbouring countries,
makes life easier for our
clients and their clients as
well as transporters – with
all systems acting as one
through smart integration
and live, up-to-date
information on any specific
shipment.”
Technology is key to
mitigating delays – and
delays attract costs, says
Mohammed. “Additional
costs increase prices of
goods and in the current
environment everyone
is trying
to keep
costs down
wherever
possible.
“Newer
technologies
should always
be about
saving time
and money
– which is
the end goal
of every
business.
ACS’s customs clearing
software solutions –
backed by clever system
validations and integration
into other systems – help
customers to achieve this
goal.”
In the technology
space, keeping ahead of
the curve is critical, says
Mohammed.
“With the upcoming
implementation of the
new customs acts and
procedures that go with it,
we are ready to implement
solutions to problems that
may occur during their
implementation.
“We believe that training
and communication
together with advanced
technology and support
will ensure that ACS
clients are always up to
speed with the latest
changes implemented by
Sars.”
And in an
increasingly
competitive
environment,
Mohammed
believes
that the
company’s
track
record speaks for itself.
“There is only enough
room for companies that
offer the best solutions.
We’ve seen a significant
increase in our client base
– and in client retention
– with many clients
who have been with the
company since inception.
“We believe our support
service levels have
also played
a key role
in our
growing
market
share.”
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Global manifest
system enables users
to track EDI messages
on a web-based
platform.
– Ridwaan Mohammed