Following an extensive tender and evaluation process, South African Breweries (SAB) has awarded a multi-million Rand contract to Altech Netstar to provide an integrated service solution to its large fleet of Secondary Distribution trucks and trailers. The solution includes a sophisticated shipment tracking system, a gate scanning solution and integration into SAB’s ERP platform.
Donavan Hendricks, Secondary Distribution Planning Manager at SAB, says an integrated shipment tracking solution is a key enabler of SAB’s high level of customer service delivery. “Our ability to track and manage all secondary distribution fleet real-time allows SAB to make immediate, informed decisions which can influence both the customer experience and our ability to maximise efficiency.”
Managing director at Altech Netstar, Harry Louw, says they are delighted to have been awarded this contract. “Delivering innovative solutions that improve efficiencies and reduce costs are critical in this very competitive environment. The SAB Secondary Distribution fleet is certainly one of the most prestigious fleets in SA and we are proud to be rolling out our newly developed shipment tracking system into their environment.”
Altech Netstar pioneered the stolen vehicle and tracking recovery industry in South Africa in 1994 and is now a market leading provider of digitally connected fleet management and tracking services and solutions.Owned by the JSE listed Altron Group, Altech Netstar is based in Midrand, with Regional and Branch offices in all major South African centres. Altech Netstar operations extend into Africa, with service providers in 12 African countries, as well as an international operation based in Malaysia.
Digital fleet solutions include dynamic routing and scheduling software; on-board camera systems; specialised trailer and forklift monitoring products; and satellite, bureau and webbased solutions. www.netstar.co.za.
