Logistics Management Solution. A solution for SMEs in the logistics sector to manage and track shipments across Africa.

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1 Logistics Management Solution A solution for SMEs in the logistics sector to manage and track shipments across Africa.

2 Key Features Schedule new shipments Ø Templates for frequent routes/shipments Ø Add shipment units, invoice detail, clearing and forwarding detail. Ø Attach relevant files. Communications Ø Real-time notification to coordinators of status updates. Ø Automatic notification if expected due dates are reached. Data Capture and Visibility Ø Service providers can capture data on the same platform. Ø Interested parties have visibility on key shipment metrics. Reporting Ø Downloadable XLS and PDF reports. Ø Web tables, map views and dashboards with column filters. Platform Ø Secure log-in for authorised users. Ø Automated back-ups of system data to secure repositories. Ø 99% service up-time guarantee. Ø A pay-per-use model sharing the cost of core infrastructure.

3 How The Logistics Management Solution Works Logistics management associated with the movement of goods across borders in Africa is challenging. Visibility of shipments, especially over the last mile, is key to delivering a better service and for supply chain optimization. To address this need, Mezzanine has developed a robust, Africanized system in partnership with some of the continent s foremost experts. The system is affordable and delivers real-time data effortlessly to make the user more efficient by offering a single view of the truth throughout the entire supply chain. Cloud hosting and secure data services are available anywhere, anytime while real-time data capturing is done through mobile and web applications. The solution is aimed at SMEs in the logistics sector managing and tracking shipments of goods. Outside viewers can be invited to track updates on a shipment or leg. Third parties responsible for updating dates and shipment status can be allowed restricted access to update data indicators within the same web portal.

4 Logistics An Overview Problem Solution Benefits Tracking goods in transit and updating the status of shipments across borders in Africa is difficult and hard to keep up to date. Visibility to clients, service providers, senders or receivers is manual, utilizing time consuming and expensive s or phone calls. Shipment coordinators must identify and manage overdue shipments on a daily basis across multiple countries and routes. Mezzanine s LOGISTICS management solution: Ø A single point of entry for shipment status updates and relevant data, available in real time for all authorized users. Ø Shipment coordinators create a shipment and assign Responsible Parties providing transport or customs services. Ø Customizable alerts update all relevant parties based on expected dates per shipment. Ø This secure, cloud-hosted system replaces XLS-based shipment management. Information in real time: Ø Overview of planned, active and delivered shipments. Ø Cloud hosting and secure data services available anywhere, anytime. Ø Real-time data capturing through mobile and web apps. Ø Savings on administration and communication costs. Ø Focused alerts for overdue shipments. Ø Multiple external service providers consolidated on a single platform and format.

5 Logistics Ecosystem Shipment Coordinator Create new shipments and templates. Receive late shipment notifications. Configure triggers for notifications. Review shipments and status. View map summary of shipments and routes. Update shipment and leg status. Invite responsible parties and viewers. Manager Edit shipment details as manager. View shipments and reports. View event logs per shipment. Admin Perform system configuration. Invite and manage users. View shipments and reports. Viewer View shipment information on invitation. Leave comments and view event log of. this shipment. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Responsible Parties Receive assigned shipment instructions. Update the status of the leg or shipment. Access only those shipments or legs assigned by shipment coordinator. Make comments on the shipment event log.

6 Logistics Web App

7 Logistics Web App

8 Logistics Management solution Manage and track shipments across borders in Africa: Ø Save costs Ø Improve visibility Ø Streamline shipment tracking For more information contact: John Vorster +27 (0) / +27 (0) jvorster@mezzanineware.com Visit our web site for more solutions