Self-Funding Software Solutions Offered by Industry Veteran
4th December 2017
Founder of SBS Worldwide and former DSV director Steve Walker (pictured) is introducing new self-funding technology solutions that “uncover massive supply chain savings for shippers and give forwarders the tools to win large business opportunities with recurring revenue streams and guaranteed profit margins”.
Walker’s new venture SWG Global is, he says, already delivering significant savings to early adopters. “First and foremost SWG Global are freight forwarders, importers and experts in project management. We leverage decades of hands-on experience to scope our clients situation and work closely with the selected vendor to deliver optimum, self-funding solutions. Our first freight audit customers are identifying up to 30% error rates on historic invoices; revenue that is being clawed back, while the SWG tender management solution is uncovering freight budget savings of more than 20% in 2018.”
Against the background noise of digitization and new-tech entrants, Walker says that forwarders need software solutions that add significant value for their customers and give them a true individual USP, something that adapts and provides ongoing support into the long term. “We offer a completely new operating model that creates an environment where the forwarder can benefit from recurring revenues with agreed profit margins – leaving them free to gain new business on their core trade lanes,” he argues.
From finding the best rates and carriers, to automating invoice reconciliation and correcting historic errors, SWG Global “deliver self-funding solutions that provide complete control and visibility of the most complex supply chains, while retaining an important place for forwarders and even consider the environment”.