Inside Laser - Autumn 2010 - The Laser Group

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Group Activity: Expanding Laser Updating you on recent developments at Laser. TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS AT With a growing warehousing capability in all major centres of South Africa Laser Logistics is strategically positioned to provide its customers with tailor-made solutions, offering a range of logistics services that clients require quickly, flexibly and affordably. In response to the recent cost efficiency drives by most customers, Laser Logistics has gone to market with additional service offerings and tailor-made packages that meet these changing logistics needs. Last year saw Laser Logistics introducing an innovative, extended warehousing concept into its broader service offering. “We offer warehousing facilities that can comfortably accommodate multi- and single users across South Africa. Irrespective of the size of their companies, the scope of services we provide to them, the storage space they require or the length of their contract with Laser Logistics, our customers enjoy full access to years of warehousing and distribution know-how at all levels”, said Warren Hewitt, Laser Logistics CEO. Backed by 39 years of experience, Laser Logistics takes pride in providing service levels that take its customer operations to a whole new level of performance. Because Laser Logistics warehousing links directly to its distribution capability, the company offers a seamless transition between these two critical services. Warren added,” Our reputation is founded on developing intelligent and tailor-made solutions for our customers by leveraging processes, people, technology and infrastructure. Our business is about much 04 more than warehousing and distribution. We add value, improve services, reduce costs, strive to truly understand our customer’s business and exceed their individual requirements.” Laser Logistics is positioning itself as an extension of its customer’s business as it has the ability to extend its service offering as and when required and depending on the customer’s requirements. Thomas Sithole, Mafa Moses and Highlands Lesufi of Laser Logistics Laser’s Logistics warehouse in Kuils River, Cape Town
GAC Laser will be handling a record 2,800,000 cartons of Valencia oranges - just months after entering the South African citrus market. Prior to 2010 a strictly controlled cold chain was required for all South African fruit exports, adding significant cost to the logistics chain. Since then, however, the local citrus industry has received a boost with changes to the regulations that significantly reduce the cost of shipping their juicy loads European, Middle Eastern and Far East destinations. The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) now allows certain citrus produce (including Valencia oranges) to be handled and stored at ambient temperatures provided that the fruit is packed WORLD CUP 2010 into reefer containers or vessels within 10 days of inspection at the farms or pack houses. CEO Simon Hayes says that to meet the challenges of the new business, GAC Laser will be working around the clock during the peak season to ensure that all 40,000 pallets (or 2,800,000 cartons) of fruit are handled in accordance with PPECB regulations. The company’s new warehouse in Jacobs, completed at the end of last year 12 km from the Port of Durban, is ideally placed for the business. The facility has 14 container bays under roof and excellent vehicle receiving areas, WI fi scanning capabilities and security. To speed up the handling process, double pallet handling forklift attachments have been fitted Group Activity: Expanding Laser Updating you on recent developments at Laser. BEATING THE SQUEEZE and individual pallet positions demarcated for accurate and speedy location based on FIFO principles and specific target market loading. A PPECB Officer will also based at the premises to ensure that the 10-day rule is complied with. Simon Hayes adds: “We believe that the commitment of our excellent team to effectively plan and communicate with the growers, transporters, vessel lines and local authorities will establish us as a leader in this new and exciting market.” As South Africa gets ready to welcome football’s World Cup in June, for the first time on African soil, GAC Laser has been joining in preparations. Shirts on their backs Until the first whistle sounds, every Friday sees GAC Laser staff around the country donning football jerseys in support of their favourite teams. The jerseys have been imported from Germany and cleared, warehoused and distributed by GAC Laser for a client who is an official FIFA sponsor supplier. Painting the town red The company has also played a role in the development of the new Bus Rapid Transport system that will help fans reach the matches safely and efficiently. The red pigment for the roadways has been imported by a GAC Laser customer and stored at the Cape Town warehouse. In the stands Fans can also thank GAC Laser for their import and distribution of the seats they will perch on the edge of for matches at Mbombela and Cape Town stadiums. At Mbombela, a distinctive African them is given by the zebra stripe on the seating and giraffe towers standing guard outside the stadium, while the Cape Town stadium is designed to reflect the constantly changing moods and weather of the city. 05
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