Hanson Logistics Selects CALIDUS for Warehouse Management

by Press Release on 2011-11-16

16 November 2011 - (GLobal Logistics Media),  OBS Logistics today announced that its CALIDUS Warehouse Management System (WMS) has been selected by Huddersfield-based Hanson Logistics, which has extensive warehousing and transportation operations throughout the north of England.

Operations include a top tier COMAH warehouse for handling and storing hazardous goods, together with a re-packing, blending and sampling facility. Additionally their freight forwarding activity provides a comprehensive international import/export service.

"We chose CALIDUS WMS from OBS Logistics after exhaustive market research as it ticked all the right boxes for our complex supply chain operation", says Paul Pheasey, Managing Director of Hanson Logistics. Paul added "It was clear from the language that OBS Logistics used that they really understood the requirements of a leading warehouse and distribution company. Choosing the right WMS was vital and we felt that CALIDUS WMS offered new leading edge software with the opportunity to enhance our customer relationships”

Hanson Logistics has purchased CALIDUS WMS, RF Equipment and a full implementation package of Project Management, Training and Operational Consultancy.

Dave Renshaw, CEO of OBS Logistics said “The strength and breadth of the solutions provided by OBS Logistics, including Warehouse and Transport Management Systems,, means that we are ideally placed to support Hanson Logistics both now and well into the future.”

About OBS Logistics
OBS Logistics provides best of breed logistics IT solutions to the Supply Chain Industries, including Managed Services. Its CALIDUS Warehouse Management and Transport Management Solutions are used by leading logistics, supply chain and transportation companies. It is developed and supported in the UK and used by companies around the world.

OBS Logistics adds value to its core solutions through the development of unique functionality, providing true visibility across supply chain operations.

About Hanson Logistics
Owned by Robert and Brook Hanson, the sons of the legendary business entrepreneur Lord Hanson, Hanson Logistics can trace its roots back to 1848 with the transportation of wool from Huddersfield to the cottage weavers in the Pennines.

Headquartered in Huddersfield, Hanson Logistics has extensive warehousing and transportation operations throughout the north of England.