Castlecool to boost export potential of Irish SMEs

Trade

19 October 2011

Irish multi-temperature control and logistics specialist Castlecool has announced the implementation of a new order processing and logistics system, with benefits for SMEs as well as larger clients. The company’s Web portal will assist small businesses to increase the efficiency of their logistics and supply chain management, including a cost-effective entry to the UK market.

"Over the years, Castlecool has invested substantially in advanced technology and systems at our Monaghan logistics centre and Food and Business Park," said Andrew Shortt, director, Castlecool (pictured). "These systems are fully integrated with those of our large blue chip customers. In effect, Castlecool becomes an extension of our clients’ central operations. When they receive a purchase order from a customer it appears on our system and we begin the process of picking and preparing that order for despatch straight away. It’s a completely seamless process which increases efficiency, cuts down on paperwork and duplication of tasks, reduces errors and cuts costs quite dramatically… We now have a solution which will offer SMEs much of the functionality and benefits of these integrated systems at almost no cost to customers."

The new solution has been developed in conjunction with Castlecool’s long time IT partner, Principle Systems. The system will also allow SMEs to book time slots for truck arrivals. Another element of the new offering to SMEs is Castlecool’s new UK distribution model.

Shortt explained that at present Irish SMEs are effectively penalised for not having full truck loads to export to the UK. "The cost per pallet can more than double for a company which can’t fill full truck loads," he said. "Our new UK distribution model will offer Irish SMEs, particularly in the food sector, the opportunity to export to the UK in a more cost effective way. We are currently delivering to all the major UK retailers such as Tesco, Sainsburys and Iceland. Irish companies will be able to use our distribution facilities to deliver their goods to these UK customers and enjoy significantly lower pallet rates."

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