News Blog
Introducing iCOS LIVE AGENT LINK
Press Release
At iCOS LIVE we are always open to adjusting our service to enable our customers to do business in new ways.
A new feature which has come out of just such a scenario is our new iCOS LIVE AGENT LINK.
AGENT LINK uses LIVE LINK technology to enable two seperate companies to work extremely closely together in real-time, whilst still maintaining seperation of the kinds of private data you would not want to share.
This feature came out of discussions we had with Rod McColl - Director of Anywhere Logistics. Rod had this to say:
A new feature which has come out of just such a scenario is our new iCOS LIVE AGENT LINK.
AGENT LINK uses LIVE LINK technology to enable two seperate companies to work extremely closely together in real-time, whilst still maintaining seperation of the kinds of private data you would not want to share.
This feature came out of discussions we had with Rod McColl - Director of Anywhere Logistics. Rod had this to say:
With the iCOS LIVE online transport management system, ICOS LIVE 'LINK' and ICOS LIVE 'GO' to mobile, what this system is now able to offer in regards to integration with the both the contractor and the client you cannot put a price on.
The visibility through the sign-on-glass option and the tracking ability of the individual consignments is critical to the success of what I offer my clients.
Yes, there are other companies out there operating in a similar way but for me personally I think the team at ICOS and their product is what makes the difference to my business and my clients.
When all you have to sell and stand behind is your service then it is critical you have a leading edge transport management system.
The visibility through the sign-on-glass option and the tracking ability of the individual consignments is critical to the success of what I offer my clients.
Yes, there are other companies out there operating in a similar way but for me personally I think the team at ICOS and their product is what makes the difference to my business and my clients.
When all you have to sell and stand behind is your service then it is critical you have a leading edge transport management system.
iCOS LIVE is number one!
We have moved!
Don't dismay if you see our old signs missing at our old office in Onehunga. We're now part of the shore crew over on William Pickering drive - Number One to be exact
We love to catch up, so drop in and check out our new diggs
- The iCOS LIVE Team
Don't dismay if you see our old signs missing at our old office in Onehunga. We're now part of the shore crew over on William Pickering drive - Number One to be exact
We love to catch up, so drop in and check out our new diggs
- The iCOS LIVE Team
iCOS LIVE director Kathy Ross interviewed @ Unlimited magazine
Our very own Kathy Ross has been featured in the latest release of Unlimited magazine as part of their section entitled 'CEO's Uncovered'.
You can check the article out by clicking here, or watch the video interview on our about us page.
You can check the article out by clicking here, or watch the video interview on our about us page.
iCOS LIVE GO - Getting smarter
We've been so busy talking to people and adding functionality to all of our packages, that we haven't stopped to take a breath and write about all the exciting new changes available.iCOS LIVE GO has had alot of new features added;
We now have an application developed for Android phones. Check it out by clicking here
GO will still work just fine without the installed app, but to get additional features it needs to be installed.
We also have change lists for each new version release on our Android Market page, so check back there for a detailed list!
Here's a brief list;
- Android phones now use our 'Silk' technology for an ultra-smooth signing experience
- You can now supply a contact phone number when creating a booking, which a driver can touch to dial
- You can now access turn-by-turn voice navigation for uplift and offload locations*
- We now support special templates for manifesting, and can group uplift and offloads by location
- Number entry fields for on-the-go booking now show a number pad instead of a keyboard*
If your attending the NZ Road Transport Summit 2011 in Wellington this July, check out the Vodafone stand for info. about iCOS LIVE GO and other communications related goodies.
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Up & up!
May
13
2011
When we sign on a new customer with iCOS LIVE, we feel more like we are gaining a partner than a client; we love to be in the loop with what our customers are up to, and it's always a good feeling when we hear they are doing well.
With that said, Jenny Maxwell - Managing Director of Beyond Freight & Logistics sends us word that since inception in 2010, things at Beyond have by no means have been standing still!
With a nationwide network at their fingertips and a knowledgeable team of professionals at the helm, Beyond Freight & Logistics have increased levels of service to their customers, along with lowering freight costs.
Jenny quotes 'iCOS LIVE has been a fast and efficient system to use, the added benefit of providing this booking and online tracking system to our customers is invaluable, and really makes a difference to our customers, saving them time and money'.
'Of course with the added value of being able to direct link with the Xero accounting system - it is incredible, and makes my life so much easier'.
'This allows us get on with the business of moving our freight efficiently and cost effectively'.
And it's not just their service that's on the up & up, but Beyond's public presence too is looking great with their newly designed website.
If you need your freight moved, if no-one else has helped, and... IF you can find them,
Call Beyond Freight & Logistics Today - +64 9 846 7093 or check them out on the web.
With that said, Jenny Maxwell - Managing Director of Beyond Freight & Logistics sends us word that since inception in 2010, things at Beyond have by no means have been standing still!
With a nationwide network at their fingertips and a knowledgeable team of professionals at the helm, Beyond Freight & Logistics have increased levels of service to their customers, along with lowering freight costs.
Jenny quotes 'iCOS LIVE has been a fast and efficient system to use, the added benefit of providing this booking and online tracking system to our customers is invaluable, and really makes a difference to our customers, saving them time and money'.
'Of course with the added value of being able to direct link with the Xero accounting system - it is incredible, and makes my life so much easier'.
'This allows us get on with the business of moving our freight efficiently and cost effectively'.
And it's not just their service that's on the up & up, but Beyond's public presence too is looking great with their newly designed website.
If you need your freight moved, if no-one else has helped, and... IF you can find them,
Call Beyond Freight & Logistics Today - +64 9 846 7093 or check them out on the web.
Annandale Logicstics Limited: May the 4th be with you!
May
04
2011
The iCOS LIVE team welcomes aboard Annandale Logistics Limited, who supply Hay, Straw and Silage products to meet your specific requirements and budget and deliver direct to your farm.
After his sign up on a Thursday, we called Leigh - Managing Director of Annandale, to an arrange an online training session the following Monday. On the Monday we called only to find he had already taught himself everything we had planned to train him!
Here's a word from Leigh;
We had been looking for a dispatch management system for some time and in changing our accounting system to Xero we found one of the partners was Icos which integrated directly for billing.
I went to the Icos site and registered for the free trial to see whether it would fit what we were looking for.
The site was so simple to navigate around as a first time user and had all the functions we were looking for and with a bit of self training and support from the team at Icos after only a week we are now fully signed up and loading over 150 jobs per week with the ability to see exactly what every job is earning us.
The system also generates con notes for each job which has driver POD and customer copy on one page so we just bought a simple sheet perforator and we were in business saving on paper and printing cost as well.
We are now looking at integrating a GPS tracking system so our customers can log on and track their freight and we will be able to use the sign on glass feature to POD and bill jobs from the truck the minute they are delivered and being a web based system we are able to log on and work from anywhere in the world.
This is a fantastic product and we will be recommending it to all our customers.
You can check out Annandale by clicking here or call Mike Peters on +64 7 333 7114.
After his sign up on a Thursday, we called Leigh - Managing Director of Annandale, to an arrange an online training session the following Monday. On the Monday we called only to find he had already taught himself everything we had planned to train him!
Here's a word from Leigh;
We had been looking for a dispatch management system for some time and in changing our accounting system to Xero we found one of the partners was Icos which integrated directly for billing.
I went to the Icos site and registered for the free trial to see whether it would fit what we were looking for.
The site was so simple to navigate around as a first time user and had all the functions we were looking for and with a bit of self training and support from the team at Icos after only a week we are now fully signed up and loading over 150 jobs per week with the ability to see exactly what every job is earning us.
The system also generates con notes for each job which has driver POD and customer copy on one page so we just bought a simple sheet perforator and we were in business saving on paper and printing cost as well.
We are now looking at integrating a GPS tracking system so our customers can log on and track their freight and we will be able to use the sign on glass feature to POD and bill jobs from the truck the minute they are delivered and being a web based system we are able to log on and work from anywhere in the world.
This is a fantastic product and we will be recommending it to all our customers.
You can check out Annandale by clicking here or call Mike Peters on +64 7 333 7114.
Announcing ALL NEW iCOS LIVE value package options
Mar
08
2011
Ever find yourself up-sizing a meal from your favourite fast-food restaurant, because it's cheaper than buying fries separately; only to throw the drink in the rubbish?
Why should you have to purchase things you don't need in order to get the things you do need?
At iCOS we aspire to provide the solution that best suits your individual company needs, and so given the questions above we have created some new package options available for subscribing to iCOS LIVE.
iCOS LIVE `Full Cream` is still available, but in addition we now offer several flavours of iCOS LIVE lite, to provide unparalleled value to the transport industry.
iCOS LIVE lite GO - Ideal for owner-drivers who work from their vehicle.
iCOS LIVE GO allows new consignments to be entered on site with a mobile device, and displays each job allocated to a driver including its current status. With the press of a button a job can be Accepted, Uplifted, Offloaded, and signature captured for proof-of-delivery.
Back at base the invoice workbench lists all your completed jobs, allows you to amend details and provide a charge rate. Lists of jobs can be printed out as a PDF report, or to Microsoft Excel.
If you use Xero Online Accounting you can transfer your completed, rated consignments over to Xero for invoicing with the click of a button.
iCOS LIVE lite Dispatch - Ideal for bulk operators - just book, dispatch, and track progress.
With lite Dispatch you get the power of the iCOS LIVE dispatch workbench to manage and organise your consignments and allocate them to vehicles.
Consignments may be entered by your employees via the iCOS LIVE booking screens and automatically rated based on your charge rating rules.
If you're a customer of one of our alliance partners such as EROAD you will see your vehicle statistics streaming in, enabling accurate per-kilometer rate calculation for your vehicles.
For more details have a look in our details section, or click here.
Why should you have to purchase things you don't need in order to get the things you do need?
At iCOS we aspire to provide the solution that best suits your individual company needs, and so given the questions above we have created some new package options available for subscribing to iCOS LIVE.
iCOS LIVE `Full Cream` is still available, but in addition we now offer several flavours of iCOS LIVE lite, to provide unparalleled value to the transport industry.
iCOS LIVE lite GO - Ideal for owner-drivers who work from their vehicle.
iCOS LIVE GO allows new consignments to be entered on site with a mobile device, and displays each job allocated to a driver including its current status. With the press of a button a job can be Accepted, Uplifted, Offloaded, and signature captured for proof-of-delivery.
Back at base the invoice workbench lists all your completed jobs, allows you to amend details and provide a charge rate. Lists of jobs can be printed out as a PDF report, or to Microsoft Excel.
If you use Xero Online Accounting you can transfer your completed, rated consignments over to Xero for invoicing with the click of a button.
iCOS LIVE lite Dispatch - Ideal for bulk operators - just book, dispatch, and track progress.
With lite Dispatch you get the power of the iCOS LIVE dispatch workbench to manage and organise your consignments and allocate them to vehicles.
Consignments may be entered by your employees via the iCOS LIVE booking screens and automatically rated based on your charge rating rules.
If you're a customer of one of our alliance partners such as EROAD you will see your vehicle statistics streaming in, enabling accurate per-kilometer rate calculation for your vehicles.
For more details have a look in our details section, or click here.
Elios & Co Ltd on the Information super-highway
Feb
16
2011
Since taking the plunge and coming on-board with iCOS LIVE last year, Bob at Elios transport has changed the way he manages his business. Coming from a totally manual system; Bob now not only has an entirely paperless system including tracking his job movements with iCOS LIVE GO, He has even switched his customers over to booking jobs themselves online - something he didn't think they would do.
"With iCOS LIVE Online transport management system and ICOS LIVE GO to mobile I have complete control of my business from my vehicle using my iPad . With the integration of iCOS LIVE and EROAD It allows me to run live yield and net retention calculations providing accurate bottom line results per job while I am on the road."
Since installing EROAD 2 months ago I have been surprised by the significant returns received from off-road RUCOR claims. Until now it had been impossible for me to accurately calculate and administer RUCOR claims. The entire EROAD RUCOR claim process is simple in the extreme. The AutoRUC facility provides me a "set and forget" approach to RUC and purchasing supplementary licences, real time, in vehicle via my iPad ensures total compliance and no downtime associated with manual licencing. This is key for my business which is high velocity and asset utilisation critical.
Bob Denton
Owner
"With iCOS LIVE Online transport management system and ICOS LIVE GO to mobile I have complete control of my business from my vehicle using my iPad . With the integration of iCOS LIVE and EROAD It allows me to run live yield and net retention calculations providing accurate bottom line results per job while I am on the road."
Since installing EROAD 2 months ago I have been surprised by the significant returns received from off-road RUCOR claims. Until now it had been impossible for me to accurately calculate and administer RUCOR claims. The entire EROAD RUCOR claim process is simple in the extreme. The AutoRUC facility provides me a "set and forget" approach to RUC and purchasing supplementary licences, real time, in vehicle via my iPad ensures total compliance and no downtime associated with manual licencing. This is key for my business which is high velocity and asset utilisation critical.Bob Denton
Owner
iCOS LIVE & EROAD team up to supercharge operational visibility
Press Release
Jan
07
2011
iCOS LIVE and EROAD have launched an Ehubo (electronic hubodometer) integrated transport management system that provides an unprecedented combination of services to transport operators, with the best and most extensive set of business tools available.
Operating a transport business is a complex and demanding task, with drivers and managers required to cope with growing customer and regulatory requirements, in an environment of increasing competitive pressures. The ability to attract and retain customers is a key goal for all transport operators, who recognise that clients require high levels of service delivered for a reasonable price.
With iCOS LIVE, operators get a cutting edge web-based transport management system that provides visibility of customer requirements and the tools to plan and manage client fulfilment while offering transparency and communication to their customer base. When integrated with EROAD's revolutionary web-based RUC management system, they have the complete package to deliver the best solutions to their customers, in the most cost-effective way.
iCOS LiVE Managing Director Kathy Ross says, "iCOS is constantly seeking a better understanding of our customer's needs and looking for ways to help them streamline and grow their businesses.iCOS LiVE uses the certified distance and location information recorded by the Ehubo against the consignments to provide total visibility. Operators require a self-funding Eruc system and iPhone/iPad/Android device for driver communication and signature capture and that's it. No data terminals or other expensive and inflexible installed hardware are required."
EROAD's Sales and Marketing Manager, Peter Batcheler says "EROAD actively seeks out commercial partnerships to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients. We are delighted to partner with iCOS, a recognised leader in the logistics and supply chain industry. iCOS LiVE promotes online solutions that automate processes, reduce errors, and facilitate faster delivery and pick up times."
Operating a transport business is a complex and demanding task, with drivers and managers required to cope with growing customer and regulatory requirements, in an environment of increasing competitive pressures. The ability to attract and retain customers is a key goal for all transport operators, who recognise that clients require high levels of service delivered for a reasonable price.
With iCOS LIVE, operators get a cutting edge web-based transport management system that provides visibility of customer requirements and the tools to plan and manage client fulfilment while offering transparency and communication to their customer base. When integrated with EROAD's revolutionary web-based RUC management system, they have the complete package to deliver the best solutions to their customers, in the most cost-effective way.
iCOS LiVE Managing Director Kathy Ross says, "iCOS is constantly seeking a better understanding of our customer's needs and looking for ways to help them streamline and grow their businesses.iCOS LiVE uses the certified distance and location information recorded by the Ehubo against the consignments to provide total visibility. Operators require a self-funding Eruc system and iPhone/iPad/Android device for driver communication and signature capture and that's it. No data terminals or other expensive and inflexible installed hardware are required."
EROAD's Sales and Marketing Manager, Peter Batcheler says "EROAD actively seeks out commercial partnerships to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients. We are delighted to partner with iCOS, a recognised leader in the logistics and supply chain industry. iCOS LiVE promotes online solutions that automate processes, reduce errors, and facilitate faster delivery and pick up times."
Happy New-Year!
Jan
06
2011
All the best to you & your loved ones for the New-Year, we hope you all had a relaxing Christmas break.
It's been a hard year for some but an interesting one, so thank you all for coming along for the ride.
Rock on 2011!
It's been a hard year for some but an interesting one, so thank you all for coming along for the ride.
Rock on 2011!
iCOS LIVE GO in the wild
Dec
12
2010
Earlier in the year we announced development of iCOS LIVE GO, a solution allowing you to use an iPAD, iPhone, or Android based mobile phone to track consignment steps while on the road;
We're happy to announce that development has been a great success, with customers already using GO for tracking their container movements and courier packages
GO shares a common theme in terms of usability with our latest iCOS LIVE release, and is designed specifically for fast and easy use while on the road, and to be clear to see on a small screen.
It is also designed to minimise usage of data traffic on your mobile connection, for example, compressing a signature to up to 30 times less traffic usage on your phone account before sending it back to iCOS LIVE.
You can now also enter 'on-the-fly' consignments from your device, entering the minimum required amount of information to get a charge rate for the consignment. This is great for those odd packages that get thrown onto the truck at the last minute, and ensures no revenue leakage or after-the-fact data entry.
Signatures can be captured at any stage, for instance for Proof of Delivery for freight consignments, or for delivery to consignee or dehire yard for containers.
You can also supply us with custom layouts for how a consignment is displayed, and we can set that up for you with no changes to any of your devices.
- The iCOS LIVE Team.
We're happy to announce that development has been a great success, with customers already using GO for tracking their container movements and courier packages
GO shares a common theme in terms of usability with our latest iCOS LIVE release, and is designed specifically for fast and easy use while on the road, and to be clear to see on a small screen.
It is also designed to minimise usage of data traffic on your mobile connection, for example, compressing a signature to up to 30 times less traffic usage on your phone account before sending it back to iCOS LIVE.
You can now also enter 'on-the-fly' consignments from your device, entering the minimum required amount of information to get a charge rate for the consignment. This is great for those odd packages that get thrown onto the truck at the last minute, and ensures no revenue leakage or after-the-fact data entry.
Signatures can be captured at any stage, for instance for Proof of Delivery for freight consignments, or for delivery to consignee or dehire yard for containers.
You can also supply us with custom layouts for how a consignment is displayed, and we can set that up for you with no changes to any of your devices.
- The iCOS LIVE Team.
iCOS LIVE new release!
Nov
30
2010
We're proud to announce iCOS LIVE - Version 14 (HD) is now live.
The 'HD' nickname alludes to the major design facelift, making better use of larger monitors and making it easier and faster to navigate around the system and get where you need to go.
This update also allows you to open up consignments from the various workbenches without having to close them down, has better support for recovering if you lose your internet connection, is now compatabile with Internet Explorer, as well as the existing full support for Firefox, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome.
The update also includes many other tune-ups and usability features too numerous to list.
We hope you'll like it and the new look'n'feel brightens your desktop as you work throughout the day. It certainly has for us!
- The iCOS LIVE Team.
The 'HD' nickname alludes to the major design facelift, making better use of larger monitors and making it easier and faster to navigate around the system and get where you need to go.
This update also allows you to open up consignments from the various workbenches without having to close them down, has better support for recovering if you lose your internet connection, is now compatabile with Internet Explorer, as well as the existing full support for Firefox, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome.
The update also includes many other tune-ups and usability features too numerous to list.
We hope you'll like it and the new look'n'feel brightens your desktop as you work throughout the day. It certainly has for us!
- The iCOS LIVE Team.
iCOS LIVE HD enteres pre-release phase
Nov
15
2010
The next major release of iCOS LIVE, iCOS LIVE - HD, is right around the corner.
As of today, the new release is available for pre-release for any iCOS LIVE user to try and get familiar with it before release - using the usual web address, and will stay there for two weeks before being released in full.
The new release is a major departure from previous releases, and sports a new look'n'feel - dubbed HD, along with better usability features, automatically sizing workbench screens so you can really use that 22" monitor, and a host of other improvements.
A full list of changes will be provided to existing customers, and will be posted as a news entry here closer to the time of launch.
- The iCOS LIVE Team.
As of today, the new release is available for pre-release for any iCOS LIVE user to try and get familiar with it before release - using the usual web address, and will stay there for two weeks before being released in full.
The new release is a major departure from previous releases, and sports a new look'n'feel - dubbed HD, along with better usability features, automatically sizing workbench screens so you can really use that 22" monitor, and a host of other improvements.
A full list of changes will be provided to existing customers, and will be posted as a news entry here closer to the time of launch.
- The iCOS LIVE Team.
Introducing iCOS LIVE GO!
Nov
10
2010
We are excited to announce the development of a new iCOS LIVE module, iCOS LIVE GO!iCOS LIVE GO! will be designed to allow you to use iCOS LIVE using a mobile phone or PDA while on the go, perfect for a low investment solution to managing your jobs while on the move.
Each GO! login will be linked to a vehicle in your iCOS LIVE system, allowing office staff to allocate consignments to your drivers for movement, and allowing your drivers to accept the consignments, uplift them, and offload them.
At launch the devices we will directly support are the Apple iPAD, iPhone, or any iOS device with an internet connection, and any Google Android devices or mobile phones. Using these devices will allow you to capture a signature, and also record on-the-go information like container numbers or weighbridge dockets.
Stay tuned for more information, launch date for this module is set for mid-December.
- The iCOS LIVE Team.
Entrepreneur John Ballard takes matters into his own hands.
Nov
2
2010
Tired of delicate medical equipment arriving damaged or behind schedule, Anasthesia technician John Ballard has taken matters into his own hands and launched Surgical Couriers, offering a twice-daily industry-specialised service in the Hamilton vicinity - moving goods for Waikato, Southern Cross, and Braemar Hospitals as well as specialists, pharmacies, laboratories, and their Auckland based suppliers.
"Doctors and and medical staff need equipment delivered on-time and in perfect working order.", John said.
"Having worked at the hospital for a number of years I found that not to be the case - so I decided to provide a service they could rely on."
"To assist me in offering a top class service, I signed up to iCOS LIVE - where I can offer my customers online bookings and full track and trace via the iCOS LIVE GO! technology, which is all built in and at no extra cost, offers job bookings to be received and actioned Acceptance or rejection, pickup, delivered, and signed-on-glass for Proof of Delivery."
After John called the iCOS LIVE office and over a series of conversations, often interupted by surprise calls to the operating room!, we worked out how iCOS LIVE could help Surgical Couriers meet it's goals.
The fine-grained track-and-trace in iCOS LIVE, coupled with anytime, anywhere online booking for his customers were a perfect match for John's goal of reliable, on-time delivery.
John also needed a way for his team to manage pickup and delivery lists while on the road, which happened to be perfect timing for the final development stages of iCOS LIVE GO!, a new iCOS LIVE module that allows any Android, iPAD, or iPhone device with a wireless internet connection to recieve jobs from iCOS LIVE, Accept them, Uplift them, and Offload them - and even capture a signature from a consignee.
We are excited to have Surgical Couriers with us and look forward to seeing how our ongoing relationship translates into new and exciting possibilities for both of us.
"Doctors and and medical staff need equipment delivered on-time and in perfect working order.", John said.
"Having worked at the hospital for a number of years I found that not to be the case - so I decided to provide a service they could rely on."
"To assist me in offering a top class service, I signed up to iCOS LIVE - where I can offer my customers online bookings and full track and trace via the iCOS LIVE GO! technology, which is all built in and at no extra cost, offers job bookings to be received and actioned Acceptance or rejection, pickup, delivered, and signed-on-glass for Proof of Delivery."
After John called the iCOS LIVE office and over a series of conversations, often interupted by surprise calls to the operating room!, we worked out how iCOS LIVE could help Surgical Couriers meet it's goals.
The fine-grained track-and-trace in iCOS LIVE, coupled with anytime, anywhere online booking for his customers were a perfect match for John's goal of reliable, on-time delivery.
John also needed a way for his team to manage pickup and delivery lists while on the road, which happened to be perfect timing for the final development stages of iCOS LIVE GO!, a new iCOS LIVE module that allows any Android, iPAD, or iPhone device with a wireless internet connection to recieve jobs from iCOS LIVE, Accept them, Uplift them, and Offload them - and even capture a signature from a consignee.
We are excited to have Surgical Couriers with us and look forward to seeing how our ongoing relationship translates into new and exciting possibilities for both of us.
Freight Plus & iCOS LIVE, transforming tomorrows transport market, today.
Sep
11
2010
Freight Plus today announced plans to develop a fully integrated and independent network over the next few years made up of regional owner drivers and carriers. Freight Plus' aim is to cement its position as a dominant player in the New Zealand domestic road transport market, whilst securing a sustainable future for their regional partners.
The new network will enable Freight Plus and their alliance partners to truly compete against the National and International carriers who currently dominate the New Zealand Domestic freight market.
Managing Director, Jason Ritchie says that the new network will more than likely consist of 19 depots throughout New Zealand, with a concentration on the major economic regions.
Freight Plus' current delivery service provides a cost-efficient, yet fast and reliable alternative to the current carriers, with door-to-door transport and online track and trace. "Our aim is to expand on our existing base, through regional networking and support" states Ritchie.
"Implementing an operating platform that was able to meet our internal requirements in addition to our customers expectations was high on the list when we first decided to launch Freight Plus" says Jason. After a significant review of the various options available in the market, Freight Plus made the decision to partner with IT Transport Solution Specialist ICOS LTD."
"We made the decision to go with the ICOS LIVE platform, which ticked all the boxes. Ease of use and navigation simplicity were key considerations during the evaluation process. In addition, ICOS LIVE provides our customers, especially in the SME market with an online dispatch solution historically only reserved for larger companies.
ICOS LIVE allows our customers to electronically print con-notes and pallet labels, track consignments, run their own reports and receive proof of deliveries all at the click of a mouse."
An additional bonus of the ICOS LIVE system is that it compliments the Freight Plus' strategy and commitment to environmental sustainability. Because ICOS LIVE is web based, customers no longer need to utilize quadruplicate consignment notes and masses of paper in the course of their dispatch duties. ICOS LIVE allows customers to print off a duel connote on one sheet of recycled A4 paper, with the balance of the process being fully electronic.
"I am very proud that Freight Plus is taking actions to become a zero-emission company in New Zealand," comments Ritchie. "With the help of ICOS and the ICOS LIVE system, we are on track to achieve our business goals."
To find out more about Freight Plus, contact Jason Ritchie, Managing Director at jason.ritchie@freightplus.co.nz, call 09-265-1677, or visit www.freightplus.co.nz
The new network will enable Freight Plus and their alliance partners to truly compete against the National and International carriers who currently dominate the New Zealand Domestic freight market.
Managing Director, Jason Ritchie says that the new network will more than likely consist of 19 depots throughout New Zealand, with a concentration on the major economic regions.
Freight Plus' current delivery service provides a cost-efficient, yet fast and reliable alternative to the current carriers, with door-to-door transport and online track and trace. "Our aim is to expand on our existing base, through regional networking and support" states Ritchie.
"Implementing an operating platform that was able to meet our internal requirements in addition to our customers expectations was high on the list when we first decided to launch Freight Plus" says Jason. After a significant review of the various options available in the market, Freight Plus made the decision to partner with IT Transport Solution Specialist ICOS LTD."
"We made the decision to go with the ICOS LIVE platform, which ticked all the boxes. Ease of use and navigation simplicity were key considerations during the evaluation process. In addition, ICOS LIVE provides our customers, especially in the SME market with an online dispatch solution historically only reserved for larger companies.
ICOS LIVE allows our customers to electronically print con-notes and pallet labels, track consignments, run their own reports and receive proof of deliveries all at the click of a mouse."
An additional bonus of the ICOS LIVE system is that it compliments the Freight Plus' strategy and commitment to environmental sustainability. Because ICOS LIVE is web based, customers no longer need to utilize quadruplicate consignment notes and masses of paper in the course of their dispatch duties. ICOS LIVE allows customers to print off a duel connote on one sheet of recycled A4 paper, with the balance of the process being fully electronic.
"I am very proud that Freight Plus is taking actions to become a zero-emission company in New Zealand," comments Ritchie. "With the help of ICOS and the ICOS LIVE system, we are on track to achieve our business goals."
To find out more about Freight Plus, contact Jason Ritchie, Managing Director at jason.ritchie@freightplus.co.nz, call 09-265-1677, or visit www.freightplus.co.nz
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Beyond Freight takes their business to the web
Sep
10
2010
Jenny Maxwell, CEO of Beyond is doing just that - taking her level of service beyond that which any previous provider has done for her customers before, giving them the ability to book online, send EDI's manifests, and track and trace their own freight from beginning to end through iCOS LIVE.
If you need freight moved in the Auckland metro area, call Jenny Now! - 027-495-5700.
If you need freight moved in the Auckland metro area, call Jenny Now! - 027-495-5700.
