May.9--SWISS global logistics provider Panalpina has entered into a partnership with supply chain and retail technology company RedPrairie to provide software to support Panalpina's worldwide expansion.
    A company statement said that with RedPrairie's proven technology and support services, Panalpina can strengthen its offering of value-added logistics. The strategic partnership will also allow Panalpina, to drive automation and efficiency within its logistics product division.
    VAS plays an increasingly important role for providing customers with integrated supply chain services. By combining VAS with its air and ocean freight services Panalpina is able to provide complete end-to-end solutions to its customers.
    "The RedPrairie suite gives us a global standardised platform for logistics and the ability to provide customised, flexible solutions for our customers in key VAS areas such as inbound to manufacturing, production and postponement services and distribution and aftermarket services," explained Mike Wilson, Panalpina's global head of logistics.
    Said RedPrairie CEO Mike Mayoras: "Flexibility is a key part of our expansive technology offering. Panalpina will be able to select from a wide range of solutions and services to meet its specific customer needs, benefiting from our powerful supply chain applications and our extensive know-how of supply chain processes."
    Said Panalpina CEO Monika Ribar: "RedPrairie is the next step in the deployment of our strategy. RedPrairie gives us a clear distinctive competence to offer the best possible solutions for our customers."

(Source:shippingazette)