In an industry where every inch of space and minute counts, air cargo companies seek innovative solutions to optimize operations. For MAB Kargo, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the quest to solutions led them to partner with Unisys to transform the way it does business.
MAB Kargo aimed to solidify its position as an industry leader, capture additional market share, and increase sold capacity by 40% over five years. However, manual unit load device (ULD) planning processes were inefficient, leading to underutilized assets and missed opportunities.
MAB Kargo is partnering with Unisys to deploy the Unisys Logistics Optimization™ solution. The company’s leaders hope this will optimize capacity, safety, and on-time performance. “Unisys didn't just sell us software — they brought decades of air cargo industry experience to optimize processes specifically for our business. That deep domain knowledge is invaluable,” said Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of MAB Kargo.
To bring the solution to life, Unisys prioritized integrating Unisys Logistics Optimization efficiently with MAB Kargo’s existing systems. This helped ensure a smooth flow of data for optimization without disrupting ongoing operations. Unisys drew upon its extensive experience in the air cargo industry to pre-train the solution’s optimization models, enabling a faster speed to value. Business users at MAB Kargo can customize model parameters or objectives to match unique business rules, constraints, and requirements.
The initial outcomes are impressive. With Unisys Logistics Optimization, MAB Kargo is:
Unisys Logistics Optimization offers a multifaceted approach to driving revenue and profitability for air cargo companies. MAB Kargo is gaining visibility into available cargo space that can be sold to customers by optimizing capacity utilization. This empowers its sales team to fill planes and drive revenue growth proactively.
The solution also helps air cargo companies navigate the complex landscape of compliance issues. The software considers crucial factors, such as weight and balance control, dangerous goods segregation, product-specific handling requirements, and special cargo restrictions.
As the partnership progresses, MAB Kargo expects an increase in revenue; reduced ground handler labor, claims, and damages; minimized risk of noncompliance due to human error; and improved fuel efficiency, carbon footprint and on-time performance.
"Investing in advanced technologies like Unisys Logistics Optimization is allowing us to cement our position as an industry leader. The solution's ability to replan in near-real-time gives us the agility to manage disruptions and maximize our assets,” Thomas said.
With Unisys Logistics Optimization, MAB Kargo is poised to reach new heights in air cargo efficiency and profitability, setting the stage for future success in an increasingly competitive industry. To learn more, visit Unisys online or contact us today.
Author: Jeff Smullin, Director of Emerging Solutions
