Seatrade acquires full range of Quantum Systems

Seatrade Reefer Chartering N.V., the world’s largest operator of fully refrigerated vessels, has selected Quantum Business Solutions to provide them with a suite of integrated applications for its worldwide Liner and Break-Bulk operations

Seatrade acquires full range of Quantum Systems

Seatrade Reefer Chartering N.V., the world’s largest operator of fully refrigerated vessels, has selected Quantum Business Solutions to provide them with a suite of integrated applications for its worldwide Liner and Break-Bulk operations

Seatrade is taking this strategic step to dramatically leverage technology and solutions in their business. Their search for an appropriate product and solutions partner was highly detailed and specific process using top consultants and intelligence, which identified Quantum and their suite of products as most appropriate.

The deal will involve users from all Seatrades business and trading areas, incorporating three products from Quantum’s portfolio to configure what is internally termed by Seatrade as the “Quantum-Leap” system.

Mr. Walter Wildoer, Seatrade’s Manager, Liner & Logistics stated that “We have always been a leader amongst others in technology that we have adopted and it has made us what we are. By embarking on the Quantum-Leap project with the suite of systems from Quantum, we will significantly enhance our operating capabilities and thereby our strategic and tactical decision making. Seatrade also believes that the new systems will have a major impact on the quality and satisfaction our customers will receive and thereby reflect in our brand equity.”

Quantum’s MD & CEO Arjun Vikram-Singh added “It is an honour for Quantum to be associated with an industry leader such as Seatrade. The teams from both companies have dedicated themselves to the success of this initiative. It is another validation from the industry of Quantum’s value addition and growing recognition as an innovative solution provider. Our commitment will always be focused towards quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. Quantum has worked hard in getting here and will continue to raise the bar in delivering even greater value.”

The suite of applications consists of Quantum’s Q-NVO™ (web based Non-Vessel Operating system) as the core. The Q-NVO™ is a full range ERP with the transactional features well augmented by commercial and planning elements, as well as strong operational and financial modules. The system contains a great many added benefits such as Track & Trace, Work-Flow Management, Bar Code, OCR features, and advanced analytics amongst others

Seatrade has also contracted Quantum’s state-of-the-art Contribution Management System Q-CMS™ to provides extensive transactional intelligence, yield and results. The Q-CMS™ provides real time decision support from pricing through to trade analytics, budget, planning and results.

The parties also agreed to collaborate in the building of a unique Break Bulk System for Seatrades under-deck and non-liner cargo. The Q-BBS™ uses the same advanced technology and design found in all of the other Quantum systems and will cater to Break-Bulk, Reefer, Rolling Stock, Project, and Container amongst a comprehensive commodity group and operational demand.