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Durham’s Indigo heads East to showcase software

Durham-based Indigo Software will be exhibiting at one of Asia’s largest IT trade events this month, China International Logistics and Transport Fair 2016 (CILF), as it looks to tap into the growing Chinese demand for UK developed software.

The firm, which specialises in warehouse management software (WMS), is participating in the event in partnership with French software firm DDS Logistics.

Showcasing their advanced technology solutions for manufacturers and transport and logistics service providers, the pair will assume Stand B1265 at CILF 2016.

This will be the first time Indigo and DDS have collaborated at an international trade event. The coming together of the two marks the start of a commercial partnership to collectively support companies across Asia which are looking to automate and streamline warehouse and logistics operations to meet the demands of e-commerce.

Rapid growth of e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Alibaba have created a huge commercial opportunity for China and other Asian economies.

As a result of the e-commerce boom, manufacturers and logistics service providers must consider carefully how they can make their warehouses and transportation services more efficient, improving accuracy, lead times, traceability and throughput levels whilst at the same time, reducing costs.

Mike Hill, Managing Director at Indigo Software AsiaPac, explained: “CILF is the primary trade event for the logistics and transport sector and we are aware of the very high levels of interest in both Indigo WMS and the DDS TMS solutions from Chinese businesses who are keen to partner with best of breed technology companies from Europe.

“We are optimistic about the excellent commercial opportunities ahead and believe that CILF 2016 will be a major success for all involved.”

Philip Van Remoortere, Business Partner at DDS Logistics, added: “Many businesses are still using spreadsheets to manage shipment tendering and missing out on the potential to cut at least 10% of their operating costs each year from using a TMS to control their supply chain. We are delighted to be introducing our technology at CILF in the coming weeks.”