MICROLISE APPOINTS FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AS AUSTRALIAN RESELLER

Microlise, the Nottingham-based systems integrators of technology solutions for the logistics and supply chain industries, has appointed Fleet Management Systems as the Australian reseller for the Microlise Fleet & Distribution suite of products.

Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Fleet Management Systems is part of the AB Oxford Group and is prime systems integrator for companies involved in the supply chain providing software, equipment and support services. They will promote the capabilities of the Microlise application suites to their extensive range of supply chain and mobile logistics clients throughout Australia. Focussing on the Microlise Fleet & Distribution modular portfolio which manages goods in transit and the assets used to transport them (vehicles and drivers), the company will deliver benefits to delivery fleets through optimised delivery schedule adherence, maximum use of assets, reduced fuel consumption, improved driver performance and accurate real-time proof of delivery and collection.

As well as providing sales and pre-sales consultancy to clients, Fleet management Systems will supply the in-cab mobile data terminals and manage the implementation, configuration and first line support of solutions delivered within Australia. Microlise will provide tracking hardware, software licences and customisation as well as second line technical support.

Bob Harbey, Business Development Director for Microlise commented, Microlise have built an enviable reputation within Europe for our Microlise Fleet & Distribution portfolios of products. The appointment of Fleet Management Systems will bring this market leading technology to the Australian market place.

Frank Ajzensztat, General Manager of Fleet Management Systems said, We are very pleased to be working closely with Microlise to introduce this technology to the Australian market place. We hope emulate the success that Microlise have already had in Europe. He added, For our market, the large delivery distances and costs provides significant potential savings for many companies.