07/13/2021
Walldorf, Germany, 13.06.2021, Novigo, an established global leader in supply chain execution consulting services, has successfully completed the first 'Go-live' with Girteka Logistics, Europe's largest asset-based Trucking Company, to digitize their business processes completely. The Go-live is a step ahead in Girteka Logistics' transformation into an agile, innovative, and intelligent enterprise.
Thorsten Schmidt, VP, Vice President IoT & Digital Supply Chain, Novigo EMEA, mentioned, "We are delighted to have facilitated the first successful SAP Go-live for Girteka Logistics, helping them advance in the complete digitalization journey. With the new state-of-the-art digital Transportation Management Platform, Girteka Logistics will pave the path to sustainable growth that encompasses end-to-end digitalization of core processes." Mr. Schmidt further added, "Novigo's deep expertise and collaborative customer-partnership approach has proven to be the cornerstone for our successful remote service delivery model.”
Martynas Sarapinas, Chief Information Officer, Girteka Logistics, stated, "In 2020, we decided to embark on a challenging digitalization journey along with SAP and Novigo. We have now gone live in less than a year of implementation getting us closer to a complete digitalization of business and operational processes. With our new end-to-end transport management solution, we aim to become a true digital trucking company. With continued support from Novigo and SAP's innovative solutions, we will continue to transform our organization into a data-driven intelligent logistics service provider that will help us deliver only the best to our customers."
Novigo was selected as the implementation partner after a competitive tender process based on its global expertise and a proven track record of enabling large & complex transformation solutions for renowned brands in the industry. The front runner TMS solution in Girteka Logistics' ambitious digital transformation program is based on SAP S/4HANA embedded TM. The TMS solution will provide sustainable business growth while leveraging digital innovations. The holistic digitalization of core processes will support Girteka in building agile, robust, and resilient supply chains. Added benefits of enhanced efficiency, data-driven approach and improved capabilities to deliver and support innovative solutions will further translate into better service levels. Girteka customers can now expect seamless load match, swift and accurate delivery of goods while leveraging the power of data across the supply chain.
Girteka Logistics is the largest European asset-based transportation company, transporting more than 820 000 full truck loads (FTLs) every year. The company grew from 600 trucks in 2010 to 8 000 trucks in Europe, Scandinavia, and CIS countries. With almost 19 000 professional employees, Girteka Logistics became a leading full truckload (FTL) transporter chosen by the largest global companies. For more information, please visit the website.
Novigo is a global leader for supply chain execution consulting services that enable clients worldwide to uncover the benefits of SAP's state-of-the-art Digital Supply Chain Platform. As global leaders of SAP Digital Supply Chain implementations (SAP TM, EM, LBN, EWM & GTT) through their regional subsidiaries in North America, EMEA, Asia, and Australia, Novigo has delivered the most SAP Supply Chain Execution / TM Implementation Projects among all SAP Service Partners. Our value-driven approach towards Digital Transformation Services and our track record of 100% successful project delivery make Novigo the desirable partner of choice. For more information, please visit the website.