Ligentia
Ligentia is a global supply chain and logistics provider with an advanced proprietary supply chain management technology platform , Ligentix . Established in 1996 by Nick Jones , CEO , the business is headquartered in Leeds , England , but has a global reach , operating across Europe , China , Vietnam , Australia , and most recently , the United States .
The business is insight driven , sharing industry knowledge and expert intelligence among the community . With innovation at its core , Ligentia continually invests in technology to improve its services for the industries it supports , such as retail , healthcare , manufacturing , and the public sector . Lee Alderman-Davis , Global Product and Development Director , joins us to discuss the company ’ s recent investments and achievements , as well as its Ligentix platform .
“ Our customers have always guided our decisions and we have close working relationships with clients across the business ,” Lee begins . “ With carrier independence and robust processes , our team has the freedom to adapt and change our service based on what is best for the customer . We have a unique ability at Ligentia to combine close customer relationships with technology to produce a one-of-a-kind , tailored solution that is unrivaled by any other supply chain and logistics provider .” A practical application of such technology is demonstrated by the company ’ s own market-leading proprietary supply chain management software , Ligentix , which runs alongside its traditional services ( air , ocean , road , rail , warehousing , and fulfillment ). The first version of the platform was launched in 2013 and
▲ Lee Alderman-Davis , Global Product and Development Director
We have a unique ability at Ligentia to combine close customer relationships with technology to produce a one-of-a-kind , tailored solution
is now in its fourth generation , with a dedicated team of 75 business analysts , architects , and software engineers .
By capturing every touch point in the supply chain , Ligentix provides users with complete visibility of their supply chain , right down to item-level data . During the Suez Canal vessel blockage in March 2021 , for example , Ligentix was able to assist customers by telling them the exact contents of each delayed container , allowing clients more control over their supply chain .
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