OOCL Logistics Launches MyPodium Mobile

OOCL Logistics has demonstrated its leadership in information technology and innovative solutions with the launch of MyPodium Mobile today (Monday, October 19, 2009).

MyPodium Mobile is designed specially for OOCL Logistics’ International Supply Chain Management customers, who need access to information when travelling outside of the office. The new product allows customers to access MyPodium with the convenience of smart phone technology, allowing the user to keep track of key supply chain information any time, anywhere. MyPodium Mobile allows users to view, track and trace the latest progress of important purchase orders and shipments, and to merchandise using smart phone technology. MyPodium Mobile gives users access to exceptions, status updates and fast communication to logistics teams and OOCL Logistics’ Customer Service.

“We are proud to launch this new product, which is one of the first products of its kind available on the market,” said Allan Wong, CEO of OOCL Logistics.  “In today’s uncertain economic climate, we understand that our customers need to enhance communication, and awareness of their supply chain at all times. MyPodium helps customers save costs and this product provides on-the-go access to MyPodium when travelling outside the office. With MyPodium Mobile, OOCL Logistics customers can improve their communications within their buying and logistics teams and with OOCL Logistics customer services as well. They can enjoy visibility to key items in their supply chain and mobile visibility to MyPodium.”

MyPodium Mobile benefits include:

• Quick look-ups of latest events on purchase orders and shipments
• Visibility at the order and item (SKU) levels
• Simple user interface
• Compatibility with most common Smart Phones (iPhone, Blackberry etc)
• View Exception Alerts
• Interactive message capability

Anyone with a Smart Phone (Blackberry, iPhone etc.) can use MyPodium Mobile. Initial features will be available in October with more performance-enhancing features added in December.

MyPodium Mobile is a PODIUM® product. For more information, click here

OOCL Logistics Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. OOCL Logistics is an international supply-chain management and logistics service provider with a network of 72 offices in 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. OOCL Logistics offers a comprehensive set of sophisticated physical, information and management solutions to serve the diverse supply chain needs of customers around the world, and provides a full range of logistics and distribution services throughout China. OOCL Logistics is an industry leader in supply chain information technology. Website: http://www.oocllogistics.com/