The major benefit of technology in the supply chain environment is that it increases the speed and integration of information flows, allowing for increased visibility, control, flexibility and reactivity. This ultimately allows for improved service delivery and greater profitability.
High levels of growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, combined with the program of sustainability leading to a more diverse economy, are creating challenges for the supply chain management community. Such challenges include increasing volumes, complexities, fluctuating demand and difficulties in planning and forecasting.
Leading Saudi Arabian supply chain and logistics company, Hala Supply Chain Services (HSCS), have assembled a highly experienced team of technology specialists and strategic partners specifically designed to assist companies facing such challenges. This division of the company, known as Hala Technology, features specialists who not only have the highest technological capabilities, but also an in-depth knowledge of how to implement these changes in the Kingdom.
In conjunction with technologies developed by Hala Technology itself, HSCS has established several strategic alliances with selected and trusted technology specialists in the Middle East and globally. Strategic alliances have been formed with Psion Teklogix, a leading provider of mobile computing solutions to industries around the globe, and SNS's Infor Software, used in areas such as supplier relationship management, business specific inventory management, transportation logistics and warehouse management. Hala Technology's comprehensive range therefore includes software packages and methodologies for network modelling, transportation management, visibility systems for forwarding and clearing, route optimisation, warehouse management, inventory optimisation and track and trace.
A software and technology range of this level allows clients the opportunity to implement and to integrate the most appropriate technologies to meet their needs.
"It is only through an integrated system, enabled by technology, that visibility and reactivity across the supply chain can be achieved - the outcome being higher service levels and increased sales and profits. Hala Technology has the locally based skills and experience to recommend, implement and support the technology, on a 24/7 basis suited to a client's individual needs. We are also available to operate the technology from within a client's business if required," said Husam Al-saleh Hala's General Manager.
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About Hala Supply Chain Services:
Hala Supply Chain Services offers services including warehousing, physical distribution and transportation, route optimisation, clearing and forwarding information systems, consulting, supply chain management and "insourcing" in all the areas of the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the consumer.
For more information visit www.halagroup.com
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Written on behalf of: Hala Supply Chain Services
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