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IT solutions provider to the global travel, transportation and logistics industry, IBS Software has been awarded a contract with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for an IT solution to optimise passenger management services within its logistics operations.
The IBS solution will replace the legacy systems currently in place at PDO, and streamline passenger movements booking system.
The implementation of the ePMS system will automate and manage the movement of people transportation by air and land. The solution will enable PDO to gain access to a new generation technology that will provide best in class transportation management services. For the oil and gas industry, the e PMS solution has proven to be a key catalyst for optimising people movements and reduced operational cost, through process standardisation.
“PDO logistics is in pursuit of transforming all its logistics processes namely Cargo Management Services (CMS), Passenger Management Services (PMS) and Materials Management Services (MMS),” explained Warith Al Kharusi, logistics manager, Petroleum Development Oman. “It has also aligned its operations to enable end to end internal customer solutions. Following a successful implementation of the 4PL concept in the CMS business we are now focusing on PMS business improvements,” he added.
Peter Cefai, president and head, global business operations, the IBS Group added his enthusiasm. “IBS is excited to work with Petroleum Development Oman in providing a solution that fits PDO’s aspirations. We are committed to delivering a solution that is line with Oil & Gas industry needs and transfer of best practice expertise in Transportation IT solutions. Through our logistics solution suite,” he said.
