Kale develops single-window logistics tool for Siemens Healthineers India

March 15, 2021: Kale Logistics Solutions developed a web-based tool SMART- i for the healthcare technology company Siemens Healthineers India to digitally connect its forwarders, customs brokers, airports, systems and other stakeholders through a single window, to bring transparency and efficiency to all EXIM operations.

“The new system is built on the principles of end-to-end supply chain collaboration. This next-generation web-based platform is built on the latest Microsoft technology and is implemented at Siemens Healthineers locations in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai,” reports Loadstar.

Amar More, CEO, Kale Logistics Solutions, said, “Logistics cost in the healthcare industry is significant. Lack of shipment visibility further adds to this cost. Only 6 percent of the stakeholders globally say they have complete visibility to their entire supply chain. Platforms like SMART- i will help all stakeholders to overcome these issues. The logistics single window concept is of utmost importance to leading players like Siemens Healthineers and will assist them in creating efficiencies and transparency in the international logistics arena.”

The SMART- i system is a fully integrated control tower or logistics single window, that brings complete visibility on the international shipment movements from origin to end mile delivery. The platform links all stakeholders involved including forwarder, carriers, airports and customs brokers with Siemens Healthineers India.

The platform creates transparency in shipment processing, including processing status with regulatory authorities, at the airports, ports with the service providers etc. Most importantly, it makes the operations seamless and efficient not just for Siemens Healthineers India but also for the logistics service providers as they can receive and process information digitally from Siemens Healthineers, instead of relying on manual paper-based processes. SMART- i also offers mobile tracking of shipments. It has an in-built business intelligence that plays a key role in informed decision making.