http:// 2013-04-22T22:51:00Z 2013-04-22T22:51:00Z untitled-release-275

Sydney, Australia, 23 February 2013 – TransLogix, a leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions, announces a partnership with freight warranty specialists FreightWise, which will enable TransLogix customers to add FreightSafe warranty services to their standard offering without adding an extra layer of administration. Established in Australia in 2001, FreightWise offers a unique warranty service which allows logistics companies to compensate their customers in the event that goods are lost or damaged whilst in transit. Under this new arrangement TransLogix customers will have the opportunity to offer warranty as part of their standard offerings, effectively improving customer service and creating a new revenue stream. “The partnership with TransLogix means FreightWise will administer the program on behalf of the freight provider so they can get on with their job of managing freight,” explains FreightWise Business Development Director Jonathan Bass. “Our service gives freight providers and their customers an extra level of reassurance that they will be able to resolve matters if things go wrong, instead of freight providers pointing their customers to their terms and conditions.” By embedding the FreightSafe warranty offering in its flagship Sapphire Transport Management Solution, TransLogix has made it possible for customers to manage warranty claims without having to invest in extra software and with a minimum of training. “Up until now, it has not been easy for many transport companies to take advantage of the FreightSafe warranty program without adopting an extra layer of administration,” says Ralf Moller, Sales and Marketing Manager for TransLogix. “Through this partnership we are providing Sapphire users with the capability to boost customer service levels by deploying the FreightSafe warranty without the complexity usually associated with standard insurance or warranty services.” ABOUT TRANSLOGIX TransLogix is a leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions for the Australian market with more than 400 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. For more information visit www.translogix.com.au. TransLogix is a key product brand of WiseTech Global, an international technology development company dedicated to delivering innovative, market-specific software solutions worldwide. For more information visit www.wisetechglobal.com MEDIA CONTACTS TransLogix Suzanne Aylott, Marketing Manger Phone: +61 2 9467 9411 Email: suzanne.aylott@translogix.com.au Boyd PR Shuna Boyd Phone: +61 2 9418 8100 Email: shuna@boydpr.com.au

2013-03-11T22:39:00Z untitled-release-34

Sydney Australia, 12 March, 2013 – TransLogix, the leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions, announces its flagship Sapphire Transport Management System (TMS) is now available as a cloud-based software-as-a-service, radically reducing adoption barriers, and allowing existing and new customers to slash costs and boost productivity. Sapphire delivered in the company’s WiseCloud is the result of a six month development project which was initiated shortly after WiseTech Global acquired TransLogix in July 2012. With over 30 per cent of the market in Australia and New Zealand, Sapphire has long been considered the leading TMS, however, the cost and complexity of implementation had left it out of the reach of some small and mid-sized transport companies. By offering Sapphire as a cloud-based SaaS product, TransLogix removes virtually all the upfront costs associated with adopting the software, making it far easier to deploy and reducing the running costs to a minimum. Richard White, Chief Executive of WiseTech Global, says: “We have more than three years’ production experience providing customers with our software products through WiseCloud, so making this investment in Sapphire is an entirely natural progression following our acquisition of TransLogix. We have a deep understanding of how to deliver software in the cloud and have all the required hardware, infrastructure and support services to ensure our customers have great outcomes. “We provide free training, 24x7 support and a global disaster recovery capability spread across data centres on three continents. There are many thousands of logistics companies around the world already using WiseCloud, and 98 per cent of new customers choose it over traditional platform delivery." With Sapphire delivered via WiseCloud, customers are provided with an easy and effective way to get the system live as quickly as possible for a fraction of the cost of a traditional software implementation. Customers are not locked into a commitment period; only pay for what they use each month; and are not required to maintain server hardware. “The SaaS model sits at the core of our business and is the driving force behind our annual growth rate of more than 35 per cent,” White says. “We are looking forward to extending this powerful and highly reliable experience to domestic transport companies.” ### ABOUT TRANSLOGIX TransLogix is a leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions for the Australian market with more than 400 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. For more information visit www.translogix.com.au TransLogix is a key product brand of WiseTech Global, an international technology development company dedicated to delivering innovative, market-specific software solutions worldwide. For more information visit www.wisetechglobal.com MEDIA CONTACTS TransLogix Suzanne Aylott, Marketing Manger Phone: +61 2 9467 9411 Email: suzanne.aylott@translogix.com.au Boyd PR Shuna Boyd Phone: +0402 327 633 Email: shuna@boydpr.com.au

2013-02-25T23:06:00Z untitled-release-245

TransLogix, a leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions, announces the successful adoption of its Warehouse Management Software by 3PL start-up 101Warehousing. While the company provides traditional pick-and-pack warehousing to retail and FMCG companies, it is the growing demand of the online market which is driving the business. Founded in January 2012 and headquartered in Moorabbin, Victoria, 101Warehousing has expanded rapidly by focussing on using sophisticated software systems to respond to the high level of service and data access required by online retailers. After three months analysing different WMS offerings from Australian and international software providers, the company settled on TransLogix’ WMS because its functionality, local presence and back-office support enable101Warehousing to provide faster throughput at lower cost. Adrian Kagan, Commercial and Finance Director at 101Warehousing, says, “Our philosophy is to simplify the warehousing and distribution process whilst keeping up with the technology. We combine traditional pick-and-pack warehousing with online customers that require a different picking methodology.” TransLogix Sales and Marketing Director Ralf Moller says the success of 101Warehousing is an excellent example of the opportunities currently being created through the boom in online retail, and that, with the right software, 3PL providers are able to target both traditional and emerging markets simultaneously. “As a newcomer 101Warehousing needed technology which would enable it to operate more efficiently than the existing players,” Moller says. “Not only is the company expanding rapidly by servicing the emerging online markets, it is also winning traditional business by using technology to provide high levels of customer service and engagement.” ### ABOUT TRANSLOGIX TransLogix is a leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions for the Australian market with more than 400 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. For more information visit www.translogix.com.au TransLogix is a key product brand of WiseTech Global, an international technology development company dedicated to delivering innovative, market-specific software solutions worldwide. For more information visit www.wisetechglobal.com MEDIA CONTACTS TransLogix Suzanne Aylott, Marketing Manger Phone: +61 2 9467 9411 Email: suzanne.aylott@translogix.com.au Boyd PR Shuna Boyd Phone: +0402 327 633 Email: shuna@boydpr.com.au ​

2011-08-09T05:40:00Z translogix-2

TransLogix, Australasia’s leading Transport and Logistics software provider, announces a partnership with Accellos, a global designer of innovative Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS). The two companies will be showcasing their integrated 3PL Refrigerated Warehousing & Transport software offering at the upcoming Refrigerated Warehouse Transport Association (RWTA) Conference 2011 in Launceston, August 11-13. This new venture will deliver significant gains to cold storage operations by leveraging Accellos’ product strength and flexibility with TransLogix’s broad experience implementing logistics management solutions to the Australian and New Zealand market. The Refrigerated industry requires a flexible solution that can cater to different requirements for each of its customers. 3PL solutions need to provide a functionally rich customer service interface, ensure cost control whilst maximising revenue and still delivering an efficient and practical 3PL solution. The solutions offered provide comprehensive solutions to address these requirements to ensure a rapid return on investment. As the leading Transport and Logistics software supplier in the local market, TransLogix has 400 customers in Australia and New Zealand with 43 specialising in temperature-controlled transport or storage such as Swire, Scotts Refrigerated and Lindsay Bros. Accellos’ software for the cold storage industry sees it dominate the international market, including members of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehousing such as Halls Warehousing (the largest in North America), Friasla (the largest 3PL in Mexico) and Commercial Cold Storage (largest in Africa). Anselm Waterfield, CEO of TransLogix, said: “The Accellos next generation software, supported by our delivery expertise, will transform cold storage management in this market.” Ross Elliott, Accellos CTO, said: “We are excited about this partnership as TransLogix has the resources, experience and capability to ensure the delivery of a solution that will exceed expectations and provide rapid return on investment for our joint customers.” The Accellos/TransLogix solutions under the new partnership are now branded for the Australasian market as A1 for 3PL and OPAL WMS, which will be offered depending on client requirements and the size of their operations. To find out more, visit Stand 12 at Accellos-TransLogix About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of Transport, Freight, Logistics, 3PL and Warehouse solutions with more than 400 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-user, multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. About Accellos (www.accellos.com) Accellos is a global provider of supply chain software solutions including logistics, warehouse, third party logistics, transportation and mobile fleet management. Accellos has more than 3,000 customers in the WMS / 3PL space who have realised significant gains in productivity, efficiency and accuracy with their feature rich solution. The flexible design enables 3PL providers to map their unique business processes to the solution to achieve unsurpassed levels of operational management. For further information please contact: Suzanne Aylott TransLogix +61 2 9467 9411 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 (0)402 327 633

2011-06-22T01:15:00Z translogix-wins-goldstar-approval-with-transport-management-suite

TransLogix, a leading vendor of transport and logistics solutions, today announced its implementation of the integrated Sapphire Transport Management Suite at Goldstar Transport has underpinned a 100% customer satisfaction rating for the West Australia-based diversified logistics business. Since the 2008 implementation, Goldstar Transport has experienced considerable revenue growth from an increasing base of blue chip clients and a 30% increase in fleet and operational employees, while the automation and functionality provided by Sapphire has allowed a reduction in administration staff. When Goldstar committed to a major overhaul of the various software packages and manual systems on which it relied, Managing Director Sean Carren was looking to not only maximise opportunities for growth but to also improve the key tenets on which his company operates: “First and foremost in everything we do is the safety of our operations. We then build our internal and external success on exceptional levels of customer service and communication. To maintain these standards we needed matching levels of control, visibility and management across the core areas of the business.” Without a single view of the business the team was concerned about the company’s ability to capture all the revenue and all the expenses: “It was an area of doubt, we weren’t sure what was slipping between the cracks,” Carren said. With 90 full- and part-time staff on a mix of salary, wage and contract, payroll was one of Goldstar Transport’s most time consuming and difficult tasks. The company implemented the integrated Transport, Accounts, Warehouse and Workshop modules of TransLogix Sapphire suite in 2008 to centralise all functional requirements and information into the one system. Sean Carren continued: “It has brought a new discipline and great value to the business. Drivers don’t move without a job number, nothing leaves the warehouse without the right paperwork, we have the right spare parts. “Sapphire has become a point of difference for Goldstar Transport and a major bonus for customer service. Not only can we present to potential customers how we put the right vehicle and driver in the right place at the right time, but we back that up in practice. “Our ability to tailor the chain of responsibility means we provide 100% satisfaction to blue chip customers,” he said. With accurate data at their fingertips, management has greater confidence in their decision making. According to Sean Carren, “No matter which area of the business or which site they work from, our staff now have access to the information they need. This reduces the pressure on everyone.” Goldstar Transport has been able to reduce the average age of its vehicles using the Workshop module to automatically allocate the most cost effective vehicle to every job. The older vehicles are generally better suited to short haul work while the newer, more efficient vehicles allocated to the more demanding jobs. “Being able to maximise our investment in the fleet has been a really big winner for us,” he said. Sean Carren concluded: “While the transition to Sapphire was complex and took time, and further implementations and change will also be challenging, TransLogix puts in the effort to get us through. They are constantly pushing the envelope to improve their product.” Anselm Waterfield, TransLogix Managing Director, said: “Sean Carren continues to drive the business forward with Sapphire providing the platform for Goldstar Transport’s success.” ENDS About Goldstar Transport - www.goldstartransport.com.au Sean Carren established Goldstar Transport with one prime mover in 2001 and has grown it into a dynamic transport and logistics organisation providing local, intrastate and interstate heavy freight services to prominent customers and large infrastructure projects. Goldstar has a staff of 90 and an extensive range of nearly 60 primemovers and trailers including flat-tops, tautliners, dropdecks and lowloaders, as well as hiab crane, curtainside and tail-lift vehicles. From its headquarters in Perth it also operates two depots and a warehouse as well as a large open storage facility. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 400 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed, multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. For further information please contact: Suzanne Aylott TransLogix +61 2 9467 9411 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100

2011-05-10T23:45:00Z swanson-transport-cuts-admin-time-by-40-percent-and-lifts-customer-service-with-translogix

Auckland, 11 May 2011: TransLogix, Australasia's leading transport and logistics software provider, today announced its Sapphire Transport Management Suite is now responsible for 40 percent administration time savings and improved customer responsiveness at Swanson Transport. Auckland-based Swanson Transport implemented the TransLogix Sapphire Transport Management and Mobility Suites to provide a robust booking, dispatch, pricing and invoicing system, backed by a high level of support for its Hiab, over-dimensional and general freight customers. Swanson Transport ran a largely manual system where, as Managing Director Jeff Smith described: “The information we had was only as good as the dispatcher’s hand writing. There was no way to track anything. “Our customers look to the bottom line and we needed a strong system to help us provide competitive pricing with high levels of service, reliability and safety compliance,” Smith said. Since implementing the Transport, Workshop, Purchase Ordering and Warehouse modules of the TransLogix Sapphire suite, Smith estimates Swanson now enjoys administrative time savings of 40 percent, while access to high quality data is allowing management to monitor performance and make better decisions: “Because all the details and specifications are entered just once, Sapphire allows us to correctly schedule and allocate the most suitable truck to maximise our productivity. ”With all relevant pricing structures as part of the Sapphire system - hourly rates by pallet or weight – any staff member can hit the Auto Rate button for automatic pricing of a job. Any of us can now turn around even the most complex quotes in five minutes meaning we can respond to opportunities very quickly.” Swanson subsequently expanded the automation of its business by integrating the Mobility Suite, and incorporating Navman Wireless Tracking and Messaging in every truck. Each day messages with complete job details are sent from the TransLogix system to the display units in the Hiab trucks. The drivers’ acceptance and completion of the jobs are automatically captured, with proof of time and date. Smith said: “Our drivers are now fully prepared and enjoy being able to operate so professionally.” Swanson Transport is currently trialling the Web Portal to enable direct internet access by customers into the TransLogix system for bookings, tracking the progress of deliveries, as well as invoicing and account histories. The administrative savings expected from this latest improvement will see a significant efficiency gain with the move away from the inherent problems of a fax, email, spreadsheet based system. “This latest addition will give us even tighter, more efficient control across the company,” Smith said. TransLogix’ Managing Director, Anselm Waterfield, said: “Swanson Transport is maximising the potential of its investments in people and assets. The company’s integrated Sapphire solution will ensure its processes are completely visible to its management and its customers for streamlined operations. Jeff Smith and his team should be congratulated for their continuing analysis of their processes and available technological advances to further improve the business.” ENDS About Swanson Transport Ltd – (www.swansontransport.co.nz) Swanson Transport is a specialist Hiab, over-dimensional and general freight provider with more than 60 years’ experience in New Zealand’s transport industry. The company’s employed drivers operate a fleet of 40 Hiab, curtainsider and flatdeck trucks. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 400 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-user, multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. For further information please contact: Suzanne Aylott TransLogix +61 2 9467 9411 Cathryn van der Walt BoydPR +61 (0)402 327 633

2010-12-01T07:30:00Z translogix

TransLogix, Australasia’s leading vendor of transport and logistics solutions, today announced Contract Warehousing New Zealand Limited and its Australian operation Contract Logistics Ltd as the latest customers of its integrated Sapphire transport & logistics management suite. The Auckland-headquartered business is in mid-implementation of the Transport, Warehouse, Accounts and Web Server modules of Sapphire. With an annual turnover in excess of NZ$4 million and more than 90 clients across New Zealand and Australia, the multi-award winning Contract Warehousing group has moved from simple trucking and handling in the late 70s to delivering third party (3PL) warehousing and logistics solutions as well as 4PL supply chain services. It is now also fulfilling a 5PL role on behalf of one client for whom it is currently buying NZ$300K – NZ$400K of stock per month). It is not aware of any logistics operator in New Zealand offering 5PL e-business support capabilities. Contract Warehousing founder and managing director, Rod Giles, is recognised as the guru of New Zealand’s logistics sector. He has been at the forefront of logistics innovation for over 30 years and brings a high level perspective from his position as Chair of the Logistics Cluster Group that was instigated by the NZ Government. His selection of the Sapphire suite as the backbone of his company’s complex service offering is seen as a significant endorsement of TransLogix’s technology and service capabilities. Rod Giles said: “We can’t afford to stand still. As our customers grow, we have to be able to keep ahead of them. When we saw what Sapphire could do for us, we pulled the plug on an expensive program implementation which was going nowhere. We know 3PL and 4PL and with the developing 5PL our partnership with TransLogix is the way of the future. “This industry is no longer about trucks and sheds. It’s all in the service offering. We saw the opportunities that 4PL full accounting (including GST returns and monthly balance sheets) offers and TransLogix is equipping us for it.” Giles sees that with the new system in place the group will be able to maintain current staff levels while continuing to grow profitably. The self-service web portal within the new system will put daily reporting of stock levels and activity at customers’ fingertips. This makes the business more accountable and also provides clients with a greater comfort level. By outsourcing logistics and associated financial services to Contract Warehousing, companies can more easily and profitably enter the trans-Tasman marketplace. Without the need for bricks and mortar assets and staff, they can cut warehousing costs and management time by 20-30 percent: “Our 4PL and 5PL clients only have to support a rep while we run their business. And it offers us both great returns,” Giles said. Training is seen as a key component of the new Sapphire system and Contract Warehousing already has its core staff testing and using the system. Giles reported that their initial feedback is very positive. After the three month implementation and testing phase, the Sapphire project will go live in New Zealand on 1 January 2011 and roll out to the Australian operations on 1 April at the start of the company’s new financial year. Giles congratulated TransLogix’ New Zealand Country Manager, Trevor Ammundsen, and his team: “Their honesty and level of understanding during our discussions was incredibly refreshing. And as I’ve talked with logistics operators across A/NZ, the message I’m getting about TransLogix is consistent: they’re great to deal with and do what they say they’ll do. I have a good comfort level with this project and expect great things of it and these sentiments were volunteered by those I spoke to. “TransLogix is developing its products with a real purpose. It knows who and what they are and where the market is going. “I see Contract Warehousing and TransLogix strengthening each other over time as we work to improve the sophistication and efficiencies of warehouse-centric logistics,” Giles said. TransLogix New Zealand Country Manager, Trevor Ammundsen said: “Rod Giles and his Contract Warehousing group is a prime example of where the smart logistics operators are heading; with a tight focus on service levels and a sustainable future. “When Contract Warehousing first came to us requiring 3PL services for some customers and 4PL or 5PL services for others, from one integrated software solution, we needed to make sure that we understood their requirements in detail. We demonstrated that Sapphire’s functional depth and great flexibility is able to manage this complex mix of services ‘out of the box’. Sapphire will streamline operations and provide one version of the truth across the whole business while creating much needed visibility to support both management and customers.” About Contract Warehousing Ltd (www.contractwarehousing.co.nz) Operating since 1978 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Contract Warehousing’s operations are supported by 45 staff and encompass 60,000 square feet of warehousing in Auckland. As Contract Logistics Australia Ltd it has offices in Brisbane and Melbourne, plus associated facilities in Sydney. Contract Warehousing’s 5PL offering provides full logistics, inventory, ordering and accounting services and support. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 400 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. For further information please contact: Ralf Moller TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100

2010-08-31T00:55:00Z translogix-1

Perth, 31 August, 2010. All Earth Group has successfully deployed the TransLogix integrated Sapphire Transport Management Software suite to deliver “one version of the truth” across its diverse business units.Operating a waste transfer station in Perth's eastern suburbs, All Earth Group receives and recycles inert and green waste into quality construction, civil and landscaping products. All Earth recycles more than 70 percent of that waste. The Group also boasts a fleet of over 80 plant and bulk haulage vehicles and offers plant hire, bulk haulage, screening and crushing, and fully contracted civil site works services including site clean up and waste disposal, onsite recycling, bulk earthworks, underground services and subdivisional development requirements. On top of that, All Earth’s Garden Centre provides a full range of garden and landscaping materials, including its range of recycled products. The recent addition of a skip business has further diversified this already multi-disciplined company.This diverse business, with its complex operational and administrative coordination requirements, has grown “from the kitchen table” and 4 staff to over 60 staff in just ten years.Heidi Dauth, Director of Administration and Finance at the All Earth Group, said: “Our set of spreadsheets and basic accounting package had worked very well for us but we’d outgrown them. It was time to replace many with one automated and fully integrated system. We needed to know we had integrity in the data we were relying on, we needed better reporting and to reduce revenue leakage.”The Group identified that maintenance of the old system, which relied on two key individuals, could be easily jeopardised and opened the business to a high degree of risk: “If we’d ‘eaten the same salmon’ we would have been in deep trouble,” Dauth said.“As an enterprise owner, your competitive advantage is in your business model and in today’s environment you must embrace technology to leverage that advantage. But you can’t rely on software to create ideas or your differentiators. We needed an IT partner to meet our business, not make us fit them.”The All Earth Group developed a brief for an integrated solution that would offer flexibility and capture all information in one system to provide critical data integrity, searchability and customer relationship management.Having assessed in detail all available offerings from more than half a dozen providers, Dauth said the TransLogix Sapphire suite was selected as: “It was the only one that could do what we needed across ERP, transport, accounts and personnel. We had considered building our own system but the risks were too great and TransLogix offered us the security of a well proven product. Because we don’t do simple A-to-B transporting, Sapphire was the only solution that met the quirks of each business unit and brought them together for our accounting purposes.”The new system includes Sapphire’s Transport, Accounts, Payroll, Asset Ledger and Workshop modules, which allows visibility across the whole business and will help drive efficiencies and customer satisfaction. The solution enables All Earth Group to capture and measure the cost of jobs and loads and provide real time visibility of operational profitability.Dauth said: “We rely on our own operators plus 50-100 sub-contractors each day to bring us the 2,000 pieces of paper each month to do our invoicing. We knew we must have had leakage but couldn’t quantify it. Now, each sale has a unique identifier so we know what pieces of paper are missing and can chase them.”Further automation and a move to paperless operations may be undertaken in the future using TransLogix’s Mobility technologies in All Earth’s own trucks in its newly acquired skip bin business.“We often have clients using different service types within our business and we can now see the complete picture from one view. And, importantly, our sales team now has a whole of business and whole of customer understanding,” Dauth said.Another serious consideration in the selection of new software was how employees would embrace the automation and the new processes. But Dauth explained that because TransLogix could make it look familiar, such as renaming data fields to existing language, there has been little resistance: “There is now a consistent look and feel across the business. There is one lot of information in the background which presents differently for each business unit. I can see down the track we’ll be able to benefit from multi-skilling and mobilising staff across the business units because training and system use is familiar, therefore so much easier,” Dauth said.The development of a weighbridge interface by TransLogix for the All Earth Group was, according to Dauth, a great example of the confidence and professionalism which TransLogix brought to the table. Most weighbridge systems are standalone with some feed into accounting packages. “We needed a more complex interface to overcome the problems of time expended and the data integrity in our manual export-manipulate-import system,” Dauth said.The interface now captures the arrival of a truck at the weighbridge; records its registration, type of load and weight; accesses the customer information, calculates the cost from the contract and prints a ticket.Anselm Waterfield, CEO of TransLogix, said: “All Earth Group is an excellent example of what can be achieved “out of the box” from the deep functionality and high degree of flexibility available from Sapphire. Now the core modules are bedded down providing one version of the truth across the business, we look forward to deploying more “smarts” to drive further efficiencies and help All Earth build its competitive advantage.” “TransLogix is tying it all together for us and the savings are starting to flow,” Dauth concluded.About All Earth Group - www.allearth.com.auAll Earth Group is a Western Australia owned company that specialises in logistics, project management and resource recovery, as well as supply of recycled and new construction, civil and landscaping products servicing the domestic, commercial and public sectors.About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au)TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 350 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-user, multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace.The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging.For further information please contact:Susan Burt TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400Shuna Boyd

2010-06-22T05:23:00Z h2flow-selects-translogix-transport-management-system

H2Flow, the largest specialist water carrier in South-East Queensland, has selected the Sapphire Transport Management Suite from premier transport and logistics solutions provider, TransLogix, to streamline its business, optimise fleet use and deliver market leading customer service. Three directors, Paul Ryan, Mark Broekman and Scott Beioley, bought H2Flow in 2004 and have taken it from a handful of trucks two years ago to a fleet of 20 specialist water carriers servicing landscape, civil and construction industries. They recognised that only through sophisticated automation of H2Flow’s business practices could they reduce administrative costs and improve cash flow. Total visibility across fleet operations was also critical to achieving greater efficiencies and improving customer service. Paul Ryan said: “We’ve just scratched the surface of what we can do and we’re already the largest carrier in the greater Brisbane area. We’re not just a truck operator; we’re all about service delivery. What we deliver to our clients needs to be the best. “H2Flow reached the limits of existing hybrid systems which were not capable of growing with us or providing the sophisticated functionality offered by today’s leading technologies. “We were looking for a partner with the same business driver as us: to become number one in their area. We sought industry advice on the best transport and logistics partners in Australia. We met with TransLogix and homed in on them once we’d seen a demonstration of the Sapphire Transport Management Suite,” he said. The fully integrated Transport, Workshop, Mobility, Compliance, Payroll, Accounts, Data Imaging and Email modules of the Sapphire suite will provide end-to-end control over H2Flow’s business from job booking through to allocations, operational management and invoicing to payment of drivers and staff. TransLogix’ partner, Mobile Tracking and Data (MT Data), will supply its robust 5080 devices to run Sapphire Mobility & Compliance functions and for driver tracking and monitoring. The new system will allow complete visibility between H2Flow’s three depots, located at Seventeen Mile Rocks, Griffin and Nerang, which operate 24x7 to maximise truck and service use. With the business now secured on a sound technology platform, H2Flow anticipates a 12-15% increase of fleet use per hour, per day. “H2Flow won the Isuzu Truck Power Magazine 'Truck of the Year’ award and we have the most visible fleet in the market. We’ve invested in the best equipment and we expend a lot of energy in providing the best product. We now have the back office efficiencies and functionality to support that public face,” Ryan said. Back-end Workshop and Finance modules have already been successfully implemented and are currently running in tandem with the existing systems through the testing phase. “These modules are already showing us where we’re gaining efficiencies,” Ryan said. “We’ve moved from many systems to one integrated system and have already reduced the administrative burden on staff and the associated costs. High on the list of benefits is the elimination of re-keying data,” he said. H2Flow is now preparing for the roll out in July of the “pointy end mobility technologies” which Ryan sees as further improving the bottom line in the company’s move to paperless administration and field operations. The clean integration between Sapphire and MTData’s in-cab terminals will provide full job data, GPS tracking and customer service functionality. H2Flow will be using MTData’s 5080 7” colour touch screen and G-Force sensors across its fleet. The comprehensive in-vehicle computing solution offers one touch satellite navigation, driver login and software-controlled hands-free phones. Newly introduced driver guidelines and automated monitoring, as well as wear and tear analysis on the trucks, will see a reduction in maintenance costs. With GPS and automatic job allocation for the fleet, H2Flow will be able to provide timely and accurate customer service. “If we’re asked by a client to prove whether a truck was on site when we said it would be, we can simply print out an automated report. If a site supervisor or client asks for proof of activity we can identify time, date and speed. We’ll have objective data on what we’re delivering to clients,” Ryan said. “With the new TransLogix system we’re ahead of the market. For the best margins you need to spend money. We’re working for an early total cost recovery on the new system of about two to three years maximum. “Our competitors are a long way from achieving what we have,” Ryan concluded. Anselm Waterfield, CEO of TransLogix, said: “TransLogix’ wide industry expertise and fully scalable Sapphire suite will complement the drive of H2Flow to secure this specialist transport company’s profitable future.” About H2Flow (www.h2flow.com.au) H2Flow is Brisbane and South East Queensland’s leading water carrier for the landscape, civil and construction industries. From its three depots at Seventeen Mile Rocks, Griffin and Nerang, H2 Flow currently has accreditation with six Queensland councils to access recycled water. Additionally their water for swimming pool services has been approved by the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Queensland (SPASA). H2Flow’s main focus is the provision of services involving the hire of water trucks and it provides these services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. About TransLogix(www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 350 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed, multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. TransLogix acquired Transit Computer Systems in January 2010, adding the Odyssey routing and scheduling technology to its portfolio. Odyssey is used by many of Australia's leading companies as part of an integrated approach to reduce carbon emissions, as a tool to produce daily schedules, re-organise fixed routes or for strategic modelling. For further information please contact: Susan Burt TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Shuna Boyd BoydPR &nbsp

2010-05-19T00:36:00Z camerons-and-translogix-celebrates-ten-year-partnership-1

Decade long partnerships between technology providers and customers are rare. But the ten year collaboration between transport and logistics solutions provider, TransLogix, and national logistics company, Glen Cameron Group, has seen both organisations rise to the top of their areas of the Australian transport and logistics industry. Celebrating the anniversary of the relationship, TransLogix Managing Director, Anselm Waterfield, acknowledged the role played by a high calibre customer like the Glen Cameron Group in the ongoing strength of TransLogix as a software developer and service provider: “Camerons is a great partner and a great client. They are serious customers and keen to investigate all options, working closely with us to push the envelope.” The two organisations have worked together, always with an eye to the future, to build industry-specific functionality into the TransLogix Sapphire and Opal Transport Management suites for greater efficiency and the commercial differentiator. “Glen Cameron and his management team continue to move fast and smart to keep in front of what is a very competitive game,” Waterfield said. Glen Cameron, Managing Director of the Glen Cameron Group, described how TransLogix has become critical to the Group’s active growth plans: “When we went out to tender ten years ago we were asking for a lot of things that were out of left field at the time. Things like mobility, RF and warehousing functionality were not commonplace. “We have been the catalyst for a lot of TransLogix’ development and the first to use many of their modules. “The TransLogix Sapphire suite has kept us at the cutting edge so that we can pre-empt customer expectations and deliver to their requirements. ”Wherever the next industry pressure comes from we know TransLogix will be the first in there to find a solution. We have a great relationship which we’ll continue to foster,” Cameron said. The Glen Cameron Group has grown to become a multimillion-dollar national operator with local trucking, couriers, warehousing, 3rd Party Logistics and interstate transport. It services some of the largest and most diverse customers across Australia. The Melbourne-based carrier has long been recognised for its commitment to advanced and integrated customer services. It is no accident that, among its many accolades, GCG has won the Australian Freight & Logistics Award four times. This impressive performance reflects “the combined strength of our business philosophy and ethics and the support of sound business practices and system processes,” Cameron said. TransLogix now boasts an Australian and New Zealand customer base in excess of 350 clients and 4000 users in small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-user, multi-depot transport companies. About the Glen Cameron Group (www.camerons.com.au) Glen Cameron established his business in 1975 with an 8 tonne tray, owned by a sub-contractor, the use of the phone box outside his depot and a customer base of thirty-five. Today, the Glen Cameron Group is a major operator servicing some of the largest and most diverse customers across Australia. The Glen Cameron Group has grown to become a multimillion-dollar national logistics operation with over 80,000 m of warehouse space and a fleet of around 350 company owned vehicles plus 200 subcontractors. The business has expanded into five major divisions: local trucking, couriers, warehousing, 3rd Party Logistics and interstate transport. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 350 customers ranging from small family operated businesses through to large, publicly listed multi-user, multi-depot transport companies. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, it works closely with customers to provide effective solutions to the rapid and significant changes that are encountered in today’s competitive marketplace. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. TransLogix acquired Transit Computer Systems in January 2010, adding the Odyssey routing and scheduling technology to its portfolio. Odyssey is used by many of Australia's leading companies as part of an integrated approach to reduce carbon emissions, as a tool to produce daily schedules, re-organise fixed routes or for strategic modelling. For further information please contact: Susan Burt TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100

2010-01-27T01:02:00Z translogix-acquires-transit-computer-systems

The strategic expansion plans of premier local transport and logistics solutions developer, TransLogix International Pty Ltd, continue with the acquisition of Transit Computer Systems and its highly respected Odyssey optimised routing and scheduling tool. Anselm Waterfield, Managing Director of TransLogix, said: “The development of Australian IP for local transport and logistics conditions is key to continuing productivity improvements in the industry. “TransLogix and Transit have worked together in the past and I have been looking to bring together our complementary offerings for some time. “The combined forces of TransLogix and Transit’s proven capabilities create a significant player in the Australian logistics marketplace and bring the benefits of much needed scale and competitive pricing,” he said. Many offerings in the Australian marketplace are US-developed with a $300,000 entry point. The TransLogix approach takes into account that, while the local industry needs and expects full functionality, this cost is prohibitive for many operators and the future savings are not in proportion to that sort of investment. The customer bases of the two companies are also complementary, with TransLogix typically supporting transport, logistics and freight operators while Transit has sold into organisations which use their specialist fleets to service their own businesses. Many of Australia's leading companies, such as Woolworths Home Shop, George Weston Foods, Goodman Fielder, Nestle Dairy Products, PaperlinX and Toll Auto Logistics, use Transit’s powerful Odyssey for daily scheduling, fixed route reviews and strategic modelling. Waterfield sees major opportunities opening for TransLogix as there are three times as many ‘own fleet’ operators in Australia and New Zealand as there are logistics operators. Nicola Williams, Managing Director of Transit, described what the acquisition will mean for the customers and staff of the 35 year old family business: “It’s all positive. Our customers will benefit from the integrated product range and expanded R&D capability. They will also have access to greater face-to-face contact through the local TransLogix presence in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland. “Richard Williams and I, as co-owners of Transit, are absolutely delighted that the business we’ve built up has a great home for the future. And our Transit people now have new career development opportunities.” Ms Williams will take on the newly-created role of General Manager, Transit Division, and all Transit staff will retain their current roles. The combined TransLogix and Transit teams in Melbourne will move into new and larger premises in preparation for significant future expansion. Transit Odyssey currently works with TransLogix and ERP solutions such as SAP and Sage. It will be fully incorporated into the TransLogix suite and continue to be enhanced. With the Transit services skill-set, the analysis and modelling of networks and operations will be taken to a wider audience. “It is an issue for organisations to take all the clever technology which is out there and make it work for them. The great benefit to existing customers of both our companies, and for future projects, will be simple access to integrated functionality which will enable them to greatly improve the performance of their businesses,” Waterfield said. About Transit Computer Systems (www.transit.com.au) Transit Computer Systems has been at the forefront of routing and scheduling technology in Australasia since 1972. Its routing system, Transit Odyssey, is used by many of Australia's leading companies as part of an integrated approach to reduce carbon emissions, as a tool to produce daily schedules, re-organise fixed routes, or for strategic modelling. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 350 customers supported from offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and. Auckland, The Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. For further information please contact: Susan Burt TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100

2009-12-01T04:30:00Z the-woods-group-saves-60k-immediately-and-offers-better-service-with-translogix-sapphire-tms

Sydney 1 December 2009: Leading Australian transport and logistics solutions provider, TransLogix, has announced that its Sapphire Transport Management Suite has been chosen by The Woods Group to streamline operations and consolidate growth. The Woods Group is an Australian, family-owned, diversified grain, seeds and stockfeed agribusiness. Its growing, marketing, milling and transport businesses are run separately but are all linked by common management and strategic goals. Woods Transport operates 25 trucks with a team of employed drivers as well as subcontractors for carting bulk grain and containerised freight. Its three key sites, at Port of Brisbane, Toowoomba and Goondiwindi, operate 24 hours per day. Andrew Woods, Director of The Woods Group and Managing Director of WoodsTransport, said: “As our business has expanded, particularly over the past 12 months, we saw the need for a system which will allow us to consolidate that growth and pick up new clients through the provision of better service.” The Woods Group was using multiple operational and accounting software applications and recognised the benefits of managing the different elements of its transport business with one flexible and user-friendly software program. Woods Transport needed a complete logistics solution to efficiently automate its operations from on-farm pickups into storage, to delivery of finished product to overseas terminals, as well as being able to offer competitive pricing and timely service. “After considerable analysis of what was available in the market, we selected the Translogix Sapphire Transport Management System (TMS) to streamline our processes. We needed operational fluency and full integration with our accounting requirements,” Woods said. 70 percent of Woods Transport’s current business is with internal Woods Grain customers. “The information produced by the new Sapphire system is now correct and transparent across the whole farming and packing operations through to what is visible to the grain trading business,” he said. The business now has greatly improved productivity, accuracy and speed with the real-time system. Woods explained: “When we prepare vehicle operational instructions, we now enter all the details only once and they can be followed through from truck allocation to invoicing and the generation of a subcontractor’s pay. Under our old multiple programs we’d have to do the same entry up to three times. “The time saved equals the equivalent of one administrative job – that’s $60,000 we saved straight off the bat,” he said. Typical of the extremely complex operations of Australia’s SME logistics companies, Woods Transport runs Higher Mass Limit A, B Triple Road Trains under IAP into their Toowoomba hub where they change to B-Doubles or Single Trailers into the wharf. Woods Transport will be using TransLogix Container Validation, 1-Stop Interface to provide visibility across the business of container arrivals, delays and releases to improve customer service and reduce costs. Each container can now be tracked against a single release number from when it leaves the container park and produce one accurate invoice per release number. Anselm Waterfield, CEO of TransLogix, said: “We are delighted to have the Woods Group onboard - they’re a great example of the current shift in the Australian logistics industry. They have recognised the need to be able to compete on more than just price and that using the latest technology is the best way to improve their customer service offerings and their productivity. The TransLogix software solution will provide the platform to secure this strategy and grow their business.” As Woods Transport can now better track and utilise its existing equipment and capture all costs for all invoices and understand the real cost of moving containers, Woods can now “maintain a decent rate for our work”. Andrew Woods made a strategic choice to commit to hands-on training from the TransLogix people who use the system all the time and know how to apply it to Woods Transport’s real world operational conditions. “Rather than us clumsily going through the manual ourselves, this training ensured we could be efficiently productive right from the start,” Woods said. “I have high expectations of Sapphire and am encouraged by the product so far. While our use is in its infancy, we are very happy with how it presents and its ease of use. Importantly for us, the people at TransLogix are very helpful and professional and there is great potential for our relationship. “We intend to expand our use of Sapphire’s functionality to e-commerce and web viewing to allow our customers to monitor jobs and invoices. This will open up considerable opportunity for marketing by allowing us to offer tangible services differentiators to clients. And we’ll be looking to integrate our GPS tracking into the system and develop Container Validation to ISO 6346,” Woods concluded. About the Woods Group (www.woodsgrain.com.au) The Woods Group is an Australian, family-owned, diversified agribusiness that for the past 39 years has operated in the key areas of grain farming, marketing, milling and transport. It is headquartered in Goondiwindi (350 km south-west of Brisbane) in the premium grain growing region of Southern Queensland and Northern NSW. The company has a commitment to and a long term view of the grain industry, and currently has a dedicated and experienced staff of more than 90 people. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 330 customers supported from offices in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes more than 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, and document imaging. For further information please contact: Susan Burt, TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Andrew Woods, Woods Transport +61 7 4671 1935 Shuna Boyd, BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100 Shuna Boyd Public Relations10A Seville Street, Lane Cove, Australia 2066T. +61 2 9418 8100 F. +61 2 9418 8145M. +61 0419 415 301 E. shuna@boydpr.com.au

2009-07-17T02:20:40Z busselton-freight-services-chooses-translogix-sapphire-transport-management-mobility-suite-to-improve-operational-efficiencies

Leading Australian transport and logistics solutions provider TransLogix has announced that BFS Metro & Regional Logistics has chosen the TransLogix Sapphire Transport Management Suite to provide a totally integrated logistics system to manage all BFS’s mobile assets [trucks] and employees in real time. BFS is a diverse transport and retail business which delivers grocery products in Western Australia using its 34 trailers, 21 prime movers, four rigids and five ancillary light vehicles. Sapphire’s GPS and Mapping software enables BFS to use PDA technology and, via a single screen, make decisions about how to best organise deliveries and minimise costs. This has really helped to maximise efficiency, streamline operations and enable everyone to see the chain of events in real time. The benefits of a fully mobile solution mean that BFS is now able to: - Map all vehicle locations including their status, load capacity and contents - View all jobs and driver locations so that jobs can be allocated more effectively and efficiently - Select a run or manifest and accurately estimate the time and kilometres involved - Accurately calculate all trip times and distance details - Record all in and out delivery times and map these for increased fleet efficiency - Provide proof of demurrage and delivery All drivers have the Sapphire system on a PDA in their trucks which enables them to see what they need to do and by when. This puts each driver in charge of their load and able to record all the information needed in real time, resulting in much less paperwork. “The TransLogix Sapphire Mobility system and technical people impressed us from the start. Once we had seen the system in action we realised that clearly this was the best system on the market for what we needed to do,” Allan Price, General Manager, BFS Metro & Regional Logistics, said. “Mobility is a very important part of our business and our fleet management. It gives us information in real time, which allows smart decisions to be acted out in a prompt manner. It also allows transparency of our business to be viewed by clients, thus providing value for money in the service we offer.” Better management across the whole delivery system means that cost savings can be made. For example, now that delivery requirements and patterns can be analysed, in many cases it becomes possible to deliver the same volume of items in fewer deliveries. This saves everyone time and money. TransLogix has helped BFS increase its revenue per hour by over 16 percent in the first three months. “We have exceeded our initial objectives and met some very ambitious on-delivery on-time goals,” said Allan Price. “We have a created an accurate and efficient freight delivery system, so everyone benefits. “The new system has helped cement a long term relationship with IGA>D and Metcash and we are now in a very strong position to tender for more business as the opportunities arise,” he added. ENDS About BFS (www.busseltonfreight.com.au) BFS is a diverse transport and retail business which delivers grocery products in Western Australia using its 34 trailers, 21 prime movers, 4 rigids & 5 ancillary light vehicles. It is the main contractor for IGA>D (Metcash) and it distributes between 800 and 1000 pallets per day to IGA stores across the Perth metropolitan area and into the South West country region. Founded 27 years ago by brothers Allan and Denis Price, the business now includes large freight depots in Busselton, Maddington and inside the IGA>D at Canning Vale. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 330 customers supported from offices in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. In August 2008 TransLogix merged with Advanta to create one of Australia’s largest locally-owned software companies. TransLogix enjoys a growing profile based on award-winning technology, proven technical expertise and outstanding customer service. Its customers include many of Australia’s largest freight handling companies, including 1st Fleet Glen Cameron Group, Greenfreight, Lindsay Bros. Transport, NYK Logistics, Schenker International, Stream Solutions, Markitforce, Tyco Electronics and Maxwell Logistics. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes over 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, document imaging and more. Recent awards include the 2009 iAward Winner for NSW in the e-Logistics and Supply Chain Category, 2008 iAwards for best eLogistics application, the 2007 Mercury Logistics award for best technology, and the winner of the innovation category at the NSW Chamber of Industry awards by one of its customers. For further information please contact: Susan Burt TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100

2009-04-14T14:00:00Z translogix-wins-nsw-iaward-in-the-e-logistics-and-supply-chain-category

Leading Australian transport and logistics solutions provider, Translogix is the 2009 iAward Winner for NSW in the e-Logistics and Supply Chain Category with its Opal Transport and Logistics Solution.The iAwards (‘i’ is for innovation) are Australia's leading ICT industry awards held annually by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA). As a NSW winner Translogix will now enter the national awards for the same category, with winners to be announced at a gala dinner in May 2009. Opal is a new generation end-to-end Transport & Logistics solution that enables transport operators to achieve greater control over every step in the supply chain and provide the highest level of service to their clients while maximising fleet utilisation and increasing efficiency and profitability.Supply chains are becoming ever more complex, often involving multiple carriers, suppliers and customers – all of whom have increasing demands for increased reliability, security and visibility of service. This is why the ability to track and trace individual goods in real time, as they are being transported, is an increasingly important requirement for the transport and logistics industry... Opal is the only product in Australia to offer item level tracking in a comprehensive transport and logistics solution. The product is built on the Microsoft platform to ensure the widest range of hardware options and ease of deployment. It utilises the latest mobility, RF, GPS and web technologies to deliver the most innovative product available on the market. “ICT plays a pivotal role in developing strong economic performance, productivity growth and a culture of innovation across much of Australian industry,” said TransLogix Managing Director, Anselm Waterfield. “The iAwards recognise the accomplishments of Australian software developers, award the best in the nation, and help take them to the rest of the world. We at Translogix are delighted to accept this award in recognition of that.”Ends About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australasia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 330 customers supported from offices in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. In August 2008 TransLogix merged with Advanta to create one of Australia’s largest locally-owned software companies. TransLogix enjoys a growing profile based on award-winning technology, proven technical expertise and outstanding customer service. Its customers include many of Australia’s largest freight handling companies, including 1st Fleet Glen Cameron Group, Greenfreight, Lindsay Bros. Transport, NYK Logistics, Schenker International, Stream Solutions, Markitforce, Tyco Electronics and Maxwell Logistics. The TransLogix Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes over 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, document imaging and more. Recent awards include the 2008 iAwards for best eLogistics application, the 2007 Mercury Logistics award for best technology, and the winner of the innovation category at the NSW Chamber of Industry awards by one of its customers. For further information please contact: Susan Burt TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100

2009-03-11T04:50:21Z translogix-improves-logistics-for-maxwell

TransLogix, Australia & New Zealand’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions, has implemented an enterprise-wide 3PL warehouse system that has delivered significant and immediate benefits for the Maxwell Group of Logistics Companies. The award-winning Advanta 3rd Party Logistics Application Suite provides advanced functionality to manage all aspects of distribution, freight management, warehouse management, order processing, inventory and supply chain management. Based in Christchurch, Maxwell offers third party logistics (3PL) to many of New Zealand’s biggest names in fast moving consumer goods. Maxwell operates the largest purpose-built warehousing and distribution facility in the South Island, with 12,000 racked pallet spaces available for products ranging from food, beverages and spices to hardware. The system has been operating since October 2008, Maxwell’s Managing Director, Phil Donnithorne, said: “We chose Advanta after a four year search which considered every warehouse management product in Australia and New Zealand. Advanta was the only solution offering the warehouse management, billing, freight and reporting functionality to meet our requirements along with the full wireless capability we needed to help streamline our operation,” he said. “We wanted a supplier from Australia or New Zealand to ensure the availability of local technical support and have been very pleased with the quality of knowledge and skills TransLogix has provided throughout the project.” Mr Donnithorne said Advanta is accurate, efficient and affords full visibility in real-time so Maxwell clients can log into the system via a standard browser to track the status of their orders. “As a dedicated 3PL supplier, we typically service sales-driven organisations that want to leverage our advanced logistics systems to help them grow their business. After less than two months, Advanta has improved our productivity by at least 25 per cent when it comes to picking products and shipping them out the door, allowing us to give our clients a real competitive advantage in their market in terms of efficient service and speed of delivery.” Mr Donnithorne said Maxwell will continue to work with TransLogix over the next 12 months to build on the business intelligence, increasing visibility to further inform management decisions. TransLogix Managing Director, Anselm Waterfield, said his company has been proud to partner with Maxwell to deliver a state-of-the-art warehouse management solution that sets new standards for efficiency and real-time visibility. “We are committed to the success of our clients and are delighted to see that Maxwell has already achieved substantial benefits in terms of improved productivity and lower overheads. We will continue to work with their IT team to add new functionality and enhance its performance within the Maxwell environment,” he said. ENDS About Maxwell (www.maxwell.co.nz) Located in Christchurch and with shared facilities in Auckland, Maxwell provides third party logistics (3PL) services ranging from customs clearance, container de-vanning, order picking and assembly, product management, packaging, distribution, value-added solutions and order management. Its recently completed NZ$12m state-of-the-art 7,800 square meters warehouse complex is the only one of its kind in the South Island of New Zealand and is capable of holding 12,000 pallets. Maxwell handles the following commodities: food, confectionery, refreshments, salt, pet food including chilled dog rolls, herbs and spices, beverages, hardware, furniture, and power tools. About TransLogix (www.translogix.com.au) TransLogix is Australia’s leading supplier of transport and logistics solutions with more than 330 customers supported from offices in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The Transport Management and 3rd Party Logistics suite includes over 30 integrated modules covering accounting, transport management, warehouse, workshop, service, optimisation, scheduling, driver fatigue management, web portal, mobility, POD, GPS, mapping, tracking, Business Intelligence, document imaging and more. Recent awards include; the 2008 iAwards for best eLogistics application, the 2007 Mercury Logistics award for best technology and the winner of the innovation category at the NSW Chamber of Industry awards by one of our customers. In August 2008 TransLogix merged with Advanta to create one of Australia’s largest locally-owned software companies. TransLogix enjoys a growing profile based on award-winning technology, proven technical expertise and outstanding customer service. Its customers include many of Australia’s largest freight handling companies, including 1st Fleet Glen Cameron Group, Greenfreight, Lindsay Bros. Transport, NYK Logistics, Schenker International, Stream Solutions, Markitforce, Tyco Electronics and Maxwell Logistics. For further information please contact: Susan Burt TransLogix +61 2 9467 9400 Phil Donnithorne Maxwell +64 3 344 0760 Shuna Boyd BoydPR +61 2 9418 8100