One of the country's leading logistics software providers, Softlink Logistic Systems has successfully installed Logi-Sys, a web-based, end-to-end, modular, ERP software at Logistic Integrators (India), a Mumbai-based logistics company with global footprint.

According to Softlink, Logi-Sys provides freight forwarders with an integrated global freight forwarding software that ensures lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and quick return on investment (ROI). It can also help freight forwarders to keep pace with the today developments and is adaptable to ever-changing environments.

Logi-Sys will help Logistic Integrators to streamline its operations globally and will help the company to manage fund flow, statutory and commercial documentation and meet regulatory requirements effectively. In addition, it will enable the company to meet the growing customer expectations by providing timely alerts and full visibility. It enables real-time access across multi branches and information sharing amongst employees, customs, agents, carriers, ports etc.

Though the package is a bit expensive compared to other similar products available in the market, the uniqueness of the ERP product is that it offers value-for-money solutions. For example, it helps to efficiently manage the nuances of freight forwarding business, such as planning and consolidation, EDI, transportation, documentation, collaboration and finance. It also allows easier global integration.

Logi-Sys with its cutting edge technology provides automated management of air freight, sea freight, Customs clearing, container management and other requirements for a logistic service provider. The solution also enables comprehensive management of freight rate buying and selling which ensures higher profitability. It helps in controlling revenues by managing bills, regulating expenses and monitoring payments. Tightly integrated full featured accounts module ensures that all the revenue related information is directly posted in the accounts.

It will also assist Logistic Integrators in customer relationship management. For example, it ensures that all the communications with customers are tracked to provide better services. It provides tool to manage sales opportunities, automate sales process, and generate quotations which can be converted into pricing. Customers are empowered by keeping informed by status messages, scheduled reports, event based email notifications, SMS alerts and web access.