Information and Technology solutions for the Global Supply Chain

At Safcor Panalpina e-business is business as usual as we connect with the global Supply Chain.

Our clients come first as we develop intelligent Supply Chain Solutions to meet the needs of integrating information to speed up the supply chain, reduce cost and improve predictability and visibility. These solutions include technology tools to address Supply Chain Optimisation and modelling tools for the complete re-design of the Supply Chain if required.

Safcor Panalpina’s up to date Information Technology architecture is designed to provide the comprehensive information required to support end-to-end Supply Chain visibility. Track and trace information is inclusive of client orders and all shipment and logistics information, which is presented in an integrated web format, or a customisable report format.

We provide Supply Chain performance information based on our client commitments to mutually agreed service levels. Again, this information can be provided in the format that best suits the client.

Our systems span the global Panalpina network. We proactively provide information that makes all the difference to our clients’ Supply Chains, improving their global competitiveness.

Our Order and Shipment and Logistics Management systems provide the basis for Supply Chain efficiency improvements. If client and third part information can be obtained electronically, a central data repository maintains this data and it can be used to integrate all aspects of the Supply Chain to improve synchronisation. This is then further processed into a collaborative Supply chain view from all partners and culminates in a customised client view of the end to end Supply Chain. Safcor Panalpina can provide notifications and alerts at all stages of tracking to suit your particular Supply Chain so that clients can take immediate action.

Data Integration

Safcor Panalpina has developed a significant capability in the integration of data through client specific EDI and messaging projects which exchange data between various parties, e.g.
Panalpina, the South African Port Authorities, clients (including production facilities), our
international offices and SARS. The exchange data has been implemented using EDI messages, XML, flat files, Excel files and other e-commerce standards.

In short, all information available within Safcor Panalpina’s systems can be made available to
our clients via EDI and messaging capabilities.

Project implementation

Safcor Panalpina works with our clients to ensure that customised Supply Chain solutions backed by effective technology solutions are implemented successfully. Our implementation plans are executed through Safcor Panalpina’s professional Enterprise Project Office. Our professional project management ensures that the business benefits are realised within time, cost and scope of the defined project.