Sandfield Information Systems, Sandfield Associates Limited, Microsoft Software Development

VMS

VMS

A Collaborative Platform to Remove Port Congestion and Improve Operational Efficiencies

VMS is an information system which benefits all stakeholders in the supply chain of vehicle importation, dramatically improving their operational efficiencies, productivity, and customer service.

It eliminates inefficiencies and risks occurring during the transportation, processing and delivery of vehicles. VMS provides all stakeholders with integrated visibility, resulting in consistent, accurate and timely information. Stakeholders such as Stevedores, Shipping Lines, Port Operations, Transporters, PDI's and Vehicle Importers now have a collaborative tool that improves their respective and joint operational efficiencies and effectiveness.

Strategically VMS tightly binds customers and partners, resulting in certainty for the future while being flexible to adapt to the changing needs over time.

VMS is built on Microsoft technology, and interfaces with Sandfield's EDI technology and other management systems within the industry supply chain.

 

BUSINESS BENEFITS:

  • Increased resource utilisation and productivity
  • Greater throughput in a secure environment
  • Accurate recording of vehicle locations
  • Improved yard planning and management
  • Improved management and scheduling of vehicle delivery

CASE STUDIES