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Fargo Systems Helps Russell Group Growth with FMCG Giant

John G Russell (Transport) Ltd has created a number of efficiency savings by integrating Fargo System’s TOPS™ (Transport Operations & Processing Systems) software with a major FMCG client. Whilst unable to announce who the FMCG client is, the Russell Group did highlight that TOPS had enabled the distributor to significantly streamline and grow its business.

The Russell Group provides high quality logistic services to, from and within Scotland and uses TOPS to manage over 350 jobs per day. Thanks to Fargo’s TOPS software the Russell Group has automated and integrated many of the essential yet time-consuming back-office processes such as logging and processing orders, booking/rebooking jobs, load planning and itemised Proof of Deliveries. This has provided many efficiency savings and enabled the business to increase the number of orders, without increasing staffing overheads.

Paul Hinds, Director at the Russell Group, says: “Fargo’s software has enabled us to strengthen our services, providing robust back office systems and planning facilities which have allowed us to increase the number of orders we can fulfil. Working with them has really made a difference to the business and has enabled us to take positive steps forward in our development.”

Steve Collins from Fargo comments: “As our first distribution client we are delighted that our TOPS software is having such a positive impact on the Russell Group.“

Fargo specialises in developing software systems for companies in the shipping and transport industries. Formed in 2002, the company is the UK market leader specialising in the container haulage industry, thanks to the original TOPS software, which manages an amazing 3 million container moves each year. Fargo’s ability to tailor its innovative transport management solutions to the needs of clients, regardless of their cargo or location, has made it possible to expand the company into new sectors.

Fargo Systems HelpsMacIntyre Transport Get Mobile

Fargo Systems is working with MacIntyre Transport Ltd, a national container transport company, to help them become even more efficient. Fargo Systems has implemented their TOPS… on the go mobile PDA solution into 38 MacIntyre vehicles; with a plan to roll it out across all 120 trucks in the near future.

The portable TOPS… on the go solution combines three separate devices (job management, vehicle tracking and phone/SMS communications) into one mobile phone/PDA device. This enables operators and drivers to automatically manage jobs: operators are able to assign jobs to drivers who can in turn use the devise to accept the job, whilst job status on arrival, departure, load, unload and delays are automatically updated in TOPS. TOPS… on the go also captures electronic proof of delivery, manages driver timesheets and handles defect reporting.

Kevin Terrill, Product Director at Fargo Systems, says: “TOPS… on the go allows our customers to be even more efficient and ensures that their resources are being optimised. For MacIntyre Transport the addition of a portable version of the software enhances the existing traditional TOPS traffic management system they were already using, by providing instant updates on jobs and access to up-to-date information from any location.”

Paul Miller, Director at MacIntyre Transport Ltd, adds: “Being able to manage jobs from start to finish without operators and drivers being constantly on the phone saves a great deal of time for both our drivers and office based staff. It means that we can optimise efficiency and service for our clients – crucial in the transportation industry!”

Fargo specialises in developing software systems for companies in the shipping and transport industries. Formed in 2002, the company is the UK market leader specialising in the container haulage industry, thanks to the original TOPS software, which manages an amazing 3 million container moves each year.

New Transport Operations & Processing System Launches for Distribution Sector

Fargo Systems, creators of the popular TOPS™ (Transport Operations & Processing Systems) software – an innovative transport system management solution, has announced its launch into the distribution and general haulage sectors.

The enterprise-level transport management system enables complete management control from point of order through logistic resource planning, invoicing and posting, to accounts. A new release for ‘TOPS for General/Distribution’ encompasses a Profit Optimiser Tool which assists in planning loads and maximising profits by managing costs of own fleet deliveries versus any number of subcontractors with varying rates. The robust, high performance TOPS software is currently used in 15 countries.

Steve Collins from Fargo Systems comments: “Our TOPS software is ideal for the distribution and general haulage sectors as it provides businesses with the ability to manage all transport elements using one system whilst optimising profits and ensuring logistics are running as efficiently as possible.” He continues: “Fargo has an enviable reputation for being innovation specialist; we have built a fantastic suite of tools that enable us to deliver top-end management solutions to a wide range of customers no matter their size or location.”

Fargo specialises in developing software systems for companies in the shipping and transport industries. Formed in 2002, the company is the UK market leader specialising in the container haulage industry, thanks to the original TOPS software, which manages an amazing 3 million container moves each year.

Fargo’s ability to tailor its innovative transport management solutions to the needs of clients, regardless of their cargo or location, has made it possible to expand the company into new sectors.