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.