MTS are pleased to announce that global players in the marine industry Jotun and Hellmann has joined MTS as partners. The agreements with these worldwide players were reached earlier this year and the cooperation is now getting tighter and tighter. As MTS partners, Jotun and Hellmann are part of steering MTS in the right direction and brings their industry understanding and know-how to MTS. The MTS partners contribute to a resourceful, inventive and efficient steering process.
Both Jotun and Hellmann ads new dimension to the MTS e-business offer. With Jotun onboard, MTS secures one of world's major manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings. Jotun is a worldwide manufacturer among the leading in some areas.
Esben Hersve, Divisional Vice President, Marine Coatings and Managing Director, Jotun Paints Europe explains why Jotun decided to become a MTS partner: “One big factor is that it fits our new IT platform and does not require extensive changes or investments. We also like the MTS philosophy, “By the industry, for the industry” and this is basically why we decided to become partners and support MTS.”
Mr. Hersve further says: “By choosing MTS as our e-commerce enabler, we aim to take costs out of the value chain; not just move them around. As an interface between Jotun and its customers, MTS will provide mutual benefits through lower transaction costs and greater accuracy - fewer mistakes. We also see opportunities to communicate with other systems on the market, which is very important with respect to our customers. I would also add that the indications are that our customers are very positive to this step.”
With Hellmann as partner, MTS further increases its product offer to cover integrated logistics services. This includes electronic handling of freight documents with progress and status on transport details. This product has been very well received by the customers. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics offer a vide variety of transport and Logistic services and the company’s goal is to think ahead and actively shape the future through innovation, efficiency and customized logistics solutions.
Michael K. Claus, Managing Director and Vice President Area Executive Board, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics says: “What MTS represents is the future of e-commerce and this is why we are here. We agree with the “by the marine industry, for the marine industry” approach and that this will ensure that it delivers benefits to all parties. There are also potential synergies in serving each others’ customer bases.”