ISSUE 4 2011
THE IT SECTION
Software and electronic communication providers IES and Traxon Europe have set up a data-driven network for EU ICS (Import Control System) compliance between forwarders and airlines. The partners say this has become especially important since many airlines require MAWB and HAWB information in electronic format from forwarders in order to comply with the new customs regulations implemented in the European
Union at the beginning of the year and which are now being enforced. The combined IES-Traxon network acts as a ‘data hub’ at the center of ICS connectivity. Users interface with the IES Air Export software product that guides them through the data entry process. Next, the data is automatically routed to Traxon and then on to the carriers. Traxon aims to provide a single gateway to all European customs
authorities supporting electronic customs and to facilitate automatic handling of all messages to and from local customs via one EDI interface. Traxon Air Cargo Customs Europe
creates Entry Summary
Declaration, the Arrival Notification and the Diversion Request based on standard EDI messages, and validates the information, translates and maps it
according to local
requirements before sending it to the relevant customs office.
Paper manufacturer ArjoWiggins Chartham says
it is saving an
average of one container per month and one working day each week thanks to new load planning software from MaxLoad Pro.
ArjoWiggins previously manually planned around five containers and six lorries leaving its factory each week, even using coins to represent reels and paper templates for the container. This
25 IES and Traxon set up ICS data hub ArjoWiggins saves on paper work
took up about one and a half days each week and it could only be performed by an experienced member of staff with previous loading knowledge. Now, though, the load planning process only takes half a day, saving a whole day a week in man hours.
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MaxLoad Pro offered superior 3D visuals and different product options
and was the only
software that catered for the shape and size of ArjoWiggins’ products. MaxLoad Pro also engineered an interface to work with the manufacturer’s shop floor system which saves time when importing new products and orders.
As well as saving a container each month, eliminating part-
loads saves a further £1,000 a month.
ArjoWiggins adds that its customers are also happy because it can tell them precisely how many items they are able to fit into each container or trailer load as and it can supply them with 3D printouts of their orders so if any exceed a load they can see why and amend their order accordingly.
Alternatively, if a
given load does not completely fill a truck or container, they can also increase their orders to optimise the space. The paper-maker is
now
looking to integrate the software into a visibility project so staff on the shop floor can see the end goal before the manufacturing process begins.
BT signs high tech deal with DHL
BT has signed a Global Innovation Partnership agreement with Deutsche Post DHL. The UK telecoms firm will support the DHL Solutions & Innovations (DSI) unit, which develops new logistic service offerings and technical solutions.
The two partners have identified a number of areas for joint research and development, including RFID and security solutions for the supply chain and green and sustainable logistics. As part of the program, BT will have access to the
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Mobile solutions provider M-Netics warned of the dangers of complacency, despite independent research commissioned by the logistics specialist showing that UK businesses feel they have a clear perspective on delivery operations.
While the research showed that almost half believe they have ‘a comprehensive and accurate view of delivery operations, from goods leaving the warehouse to the point of customer delivery’ and a further 28% said that they have such insight most of the time, cracks began to show when they were asked about the efficiency of their delivery operations.
DHL Innovation Center to develop, test and showcase new solutions. One of the first priorities for the two companies will be to provide RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) solutions for supply chains, with a special focus on supporting customers in Asia Pacific. Here, BT is currently investing to provide next-generation infrastructure and supply chain capabilities and recently signed a contract to supply DHL with communications services across the region.
Visibility is not the same as efficiency
Only 9% reported that they were extremely confident that delivery operations were as efficient as they could be, though a further 55% said they were moderately confident. Commenting on the results, M-Netics’
managing director
John Coon, said: “Confidence in delivery operations is vital for any business. Knowing that an order has been fulfilled and being able to track that through to delivery underpins a huge amount of customer service. However it is important not to get complacent and confuse visibility - being able to see those operations, with efficiency - those operations being as lean as they could be.”
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