Australia and New Zealand’s multi-modal logistics provider Team Global Express has digitally transformed its warehousing capabilities by implementing Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS).

The project was implemented by NConnect Group, a Blue Yonder partner in Apac.

Team Global Express in New Zealand operates out of 28 branches, offering intermodal freight delivery options domestically and internationally, and fully integrated logistics services. It was previously using multiple products across its customer base, with the main option being homegrown. It needed to consolidate.

With Arizona-based Blue Yonder, Team Global Express has seen productivity increase 15%, a customer and staff satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10, and a positive impact on profitability, RoI and overall financial performance, including inventory reduction and shortened cycle time.

“We selected Blue Yonder’s WMS due to its high-quality capabilities, which addressed the business challenge of separating and migrating the client base from existing solutions and consolidating into one,” said Bruce Toetu’u, IT programme manager at Team Global Express in New Zealand. “Blue Yonder was relatively easy to implement, thanks to the support of NConnect Group. Our latest customer to go live with this – a leading supermarket brand in New Zealand – is very happy with our implementation and has seen the difference already. We are on our way to digitally transform our supply chain thanks to this project.”

NConnect contributed programme planning and configuration, client and carrier integration, deployment, and ongoing application managed services.

“The successful go-live was attributed to the strong project and operational team, as well as the close engagement among our delivery team, Team Global Express, and their leading supermarket brand customer,” said Andy Kim, general manager at NConnect Group. “Blue Yonder’s WMS is proving to be a critical piece to helping Team Global Express transform their warehouse operations and supply chain.”

To continue its transformation, Team Global Express is implementing Blue Yonder’s warehouse labour management, third-party billing and yard management options. Future options to continue its transformation include demand planning, transportation management system, and supply chain management.

“Blue Yonder is excited to support Team Global Express in their transformation journey,” said Daniel Kohut, vice president at Blue Yonder. “The warehouse is such an important part of the supply chain, so using Blue Yonder’s WMS adds to Team Global Express’ capabilities both internally and what they can offer their customers. The fact that they are already seeing results is a testament to its value.”

Team Global Express is an Australian-owned business built on a 130-year history. Established in Newcastle, Australia, in 1888 by Albert Toll, it is now led by CEO Christine Holgate and backed by Allegro Funds.

Melbourne-based NConnect Group is a provider of supply chain consulting, integration platform services, managed application support and implementation resourcing across Apac.