WHIZEL Technologies: WHIZeCargo Software for the Future of Supply Chain

Functionality & Features: WHIZeCargo is a web-based complete ERP system coupled with supply chain features. Supply chain features included in this package are a solution for freight forwarding, shipping, 3PL and fourth-party logistics (4PL) operations. WHIZeCargo's tightly integrated solution has enabled users to lower costs and enhance profitability by collaborating with their customers and vendors across the supply chain. Other notable features of this solution are: Warehouse Management, Yard Management, Fleet Management, NVOCC & Shipping Lines, Procurement Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, HR Management, and Financial Accounting using a single package.

Technology used: Use of Service Oriented Architecture and Agile Development Methodologies, PHP, Java and Ajax, and Web Services.

USP: Custom built ERP with long list of features including SCM, HRM, SRM, CRM.

Impact: With investment of around Rs 2 crores this would save around 10 crores every year.

Overall, the fact that somebody has thought of building an ERP from ground-up for managing supply chain is commendable.