The region’s leading value added distributor, Online Distribution, is strengthening its Middle East distribution model, signing up with ARAMEX (DFM:ARMX), the total transportations solutions provider, to offer dedicated logistics support for its customers.
The agreement will cover the Pan Middle East region that Online Distribution currently operates in, and includes more than 15 countries. This will consolidate Online Distribution’s supply chain process into one single comprehensive solution to benefit its reseller partners.
ARAMEX will manage the processes and systems used to place orders, facilitating instant visibility of prices, ordering and dispatch. This will also highlight data trends, enabling Online Distribution to increase operational efficiencies.
The ARAMEX team has already developed the necessary interfaces and systems needed to integrate with Online Distribution’s ERP to ensure an almost paperless work flow, which will result in more efficiencies and complete visibility and transparency to Online Distribution and their valued clients.
“With our advanced logistics, distribution systems and a growing footprint throughout the Middle East, Online Distribution can now deliver better value to our customers,” says P.R. Sivaramakrishnan, Finance Director, OnLine Distribution.
“This agreement gives our reseller partners the opportunity to deliver added value to customers and make excellent margins for their business. Consolidating management will streamline service delivery for our clients,” he added.
The agreement will also help Online achieve its long-term operational objectives: a more variable cost structure, improved operational efficiency and reduced overhead costs.
“The system will enable us to make the best use of warehouse volume, and better control over the receipt, management and issue of stock,” said Sivaramakrishnan.
Iyad Kamal, Vice President Logistics & Ground Services of ARAMEX, said: “ARAMEX is committed to investing in innovative technologies that are essential to the development of our logistics services and offerings. We understand the complexities that govern the high standard operations of Online Distribution and we take great pride in our ability to custom-make solutions which enhance their productivity and facilitate their business processes.”
Online Distribution is keen expand its value business in the network infrastructure and enterprise solutions business. The value added distributor aims to work closely with its vendor and reseller partners to drive deep integration skills into the system integrator and service provider community. The company’s product portfolio includes the latest in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, wireless technology, remote management solutions, structured cabling systems, IP telephony, and anti-virus and security solutions.
About Online Distribution:
OnLine Distribution Ltd. is a value-added distributor for data networking products and services covering the Middle East, Western Asia and North Africa. It is a subsidiary of Datatec, an international networking and IT services group.
Based in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone of Dubai, the company has stocking locations and offices in both Jebel Ali and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It provides its partners with technical expertise, network design solutions, logistics and sales support for all its vendors, as well as their large inventory of products.
About ARAMEX:
ARAMEX (PJSC) listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM: ARMX) - is the leading provider of total transportation solutions, offering express delivery, freight forwarding and logistics solutions. Founded 25 years ago, ARAMEX employs more than 5,500 people in 240 offices spanning five continents and has a strong global alliance network offering worldwide presence.
