Locus, a future-ready platform that automates supply chain decisions, has partnered with Tracker, a provider of telematics solutions in South Africa, to power an end-to-end Planning, Optimization and Execution Management platform. The partnership leverages Tracker’s telematics expertise and footprint combined with specialist software capability from Locus to provide a holistic supply chain management solution, according to a statement.
Piyush Sharma, Vice President of Business for APAC, GCC & Africa, said, “We are extremely excited about partnering with Tracker, which is a well-known and loved technology brand in Africa. Our solutions complement each other perfectly and open up great opportunities for us to explore the African market deeply while unlocking significantly more value for our end customers. The pandemic & other unforeseeable events have made it extremely crucial to have a resilient supply chain. End-to-end visibility with Dispatch Management & Optimisation capabilities gives organizations that boost of agility which ensures they are ahead of the game. That’s where this partnership unlocks great value for our clients and potential customers.”
“We are excited to partner with an innovative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) partner like Locus to bolster our solution sets,” said Kobus Visagie, Executive: Business Solutions at Tracker South Africa. “This partnership translates into robust analytics and advanced routing and optimisation capabilities for our fleet customers that should produce significant benefits to these businesses in the areas of cost savings, revenue generation, and increased service levels.”
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