Launch of Public Warehousing
Launch of Public Warehousing
15 OCTOBER 2009
LASER LOGISTICS LAUNCHES PUBLIC WAREHOUSING
The past few months have seen Laser Logistics revising its approach to market, analysing customer trends, refurbishing the warehouses, refreshing the fleet - all ready to go to market with new service offerings, a revitalised brand and corporate image. More recently, Laser Logistics, a member of The Laser Group of companies, has introduced into its warehousing offering a whole new warehousing concept.
“It’s all about meeting the clients needs”, says CEO Warren Hewitt. “Unique to South Africa, the concept, also referred to as public warehousing is dedicated, modular warehousing sold on a suite of services basis. We offer warehousing in modular forms of 50 sq m, upward to 500 or 600 sq m”.
At the official launch of Public Warehousing at Laser Logistics in Cape Town, Hewitt said, “Our dedicated public warehousing is a straightforward concept where pricing is based on the usage factor. You only pay for what you use in terms of space and labour. Today nearly 30% of our warehouse space is operated on this flexible basis. Companies use our public warehouses to store overflow products, ramp up inventory for seasonal spikes, and have the ability to distribute their goods nationally using Laser’s extensive network and experience.”
Although most companies see public warehousing as a short-term solution, it can often turn into a long-term relationship. Laser Logistics has invested significantly in upgrading and modernising the facilities to remain competitive. “We offer our clients increasing levels of flexibility and strive to deliver exceptional service”, says Hewitt.
Laser Logistics also offers a rang
e of other solutions with its public warehousing offering, including picking, packing, inventory control, software and a dedicated workforce. All these services are offered under one roof and are available at our strategically located warehouses in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
ENDS
The Laser Group (Pty) Ltd (Laser) is a diversified company that provides a wide range of logistics services to Blue Chip local companies, multinational companies and over 12 000 SMMEs. The Group operates through three trading subsidiaries: DPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd, GAC Laser International Logistics (Pty) Ltd and Laser Logistics (Pty) Ltd. The company has 2300 people in its employ. Laser is represented in all major centers and has the largest footprint in the country. Its extensive international networks link more than 230 countries worldwide. The Group’s operating entities trade as Dawn Wing, Time Freight, Laser Logistics and GAC Laser.
For more information about Laser Logistics, contact:
Warren Hewitt
CEO, Laser Logistics
The Factory, Fabriek Street, Kuils River, Cape Town
Telephone: 0860 LASER or 021 906 1700
Mobile: 082 800 9035
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For information about Laser, contact:
Feroza Petersen
Marketing and Communications Manager, The Laser Group
Telephone: 021 659 4000
Mobile: 082 464 2809
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Web : www.laser.co.za