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Microlistics signs major WMS contract with Linfox Asia

Melbourne-based warehouse management systems specialist Microlistics has announced at the ITS World Congress in Melbourne this week that it has signed a significant contract with Linfox Asia giving it an increased throughout Asia.
October 12, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Bernd Martin and Georgia Morrison of Linfox

Melbourne-based warehouse management systems specialist 8515 Microlistics has announced at the ITS World Congress in Melbourne this week that it has signed a significant contract with Linfox Asia giving it an increased throughout Asia.

Under the agreement, Microlistics warehouse management systems (WMSs) will replace all legacy WMSs in warehouses currently managed under Linfox Asia contracts, and will be used in all future contracts.

According to Micrologistics’ chairman and MD Mark Dawson, the agreement with Linfox will open up additional opportunities for the company in countries including China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

“This is a huge opportunity for us,” he said.

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