The situation, uncovering the challenges
When Quantum Engineering Solutions were seeking professional IT expertise to relocate server equipment from Adelaide, South Australia to Colorado, United States, they knew they needed experienced logistics management services.
The Transition team, with many years of expertise in IT related works, was engaged to not only oversee the systematic packing of server equipment, but to implement expert logistics planning and oversight for the safe air and sea freight of equipment overseas with time pressures for the deliveries.
Our solutions
The key objectives for successful project delivery relied upon the successful engagement of local experienced IT specialists, supporting key players within Quantum to give them confidence in the relocation methodology and, to facilitate sea and air freight deliveries to Colorado in alignment with U.S. customs and their specificities.
We delivered
- An efficient logistics strategy which factored in the time frame to: prepare the equipment in Australia; track the movements of both air and sea freight delivery; track the collection from air and seaports to the final destination at Quantum’s offices in Colorado
- A highly detailed register recording the movement of server equipment plus product descriptions, manufacturing country of origin, precise dimensions per item, original server position and item number
- Quality control measures to ensure the data captured in the register was correct and that each item was prepared for its correct mode of transportation
- Regular communications with freight suppliers and US customs officials to ensure deliveries were on track and cleared
The difference we made
- Successfully executed a sound yet complex logistics plan without incident in preparation and delivery
- Engaged the right set of professional hands to prepare server equipment in Australia ahead of the projected schedule
- Provided a complete and accurate data register ensuring peace of mind to our client overseas
About Quantum Engineering Solutions
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