AGIS expands solutions portfolio with addition of Mantis

Headquartered in Athens, Mantis has a strong presence in Greece, Cyprus and Central Eastern Europe and Middle East through servicing key customers including Kuehne Nagel's joint venture - Prodos, Nestle Hellas, Cadbury Hellas and others. Through this important tie-up with AGIS, the leading logistics software and solutions supplier will be able to effectively penetrate the growing supply chain solutions market in the Middle East.

Speaking on the strategic arrangement, Yiannis Panagiotopoulos, Managing Director, Mantis said, "With rapid development across multiple verticals in the Middle East, it has become very important for organizations to streamline and build efficiency within their extensive supply chains. We are delighted to sign this key reseller agreement with Algosaibi Information Systems. Now, we will utilize the wide reseller reach and in-depth technical expertise at AGIS to initiate and satisfy the requirements of clients from different industries within the strategic Middle Eastern market."

Realizing the significance of a trim supply chain, the key offering from Mantis is the Logistics Vision Suite (LVS). The product suite is a comprehensive supply chain management and optimization solution, incorporating a range of key features including Collaborative Planning, Demand Forecasting & Replenishment Planning (DFRP), Warehousing and Distribution, Total Traceability, Mobile Order Management and Merchandizing and Route Accounting. The application also provides ready interfaces to numerous ERP systems, and supports Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases.

"There is a clear need for feature-rich logistics solutions in different sectors, especially within the Middle Eastern 3rd party logistics and FMCG markets. With the rising importance of optimization within the supply chain, Mantis' solutions will definitely help meet the requirements of the region's fast-paced 3rd party logistics market, while outlining key competitive advantages and reducing operating costs for FMCG firms," said Manjeet Singh, Regional Manager, Algosaibi Information Systems.

"On the other hand, Mantis' capability to easily integrate with different ERP systems provides us with the perfect tool to provide comprehensive end-to-end solutions for organizations in the region. With strong functional knowledge within different sectors including logistics, FMCG and others, AGIS can easily automate your organization, quickly and efficiently," added Singh.

"Our strategy to penetrate the Middle Eastern market, ensuring reliable and consistent service to our customers, is clearly through the appointment of leading system integrators in the region, as our Value Added Resellers. AGIS with its commanding presence and vast experience in deploying business applications across the Middle East is our logical choice. AGIS' partnership with Mantis will provide our customers with logistics expertise, solutions knowledge and consulting know-how." added Krishnan Sugavanam, Mantis Middle East's General Manager.

"The addition of Mantis' logistics solution to our reseller portfolio is a clear indication of the dynamism and ongoing growth at AGIS. With an efficient, experienced team of technical and functional consultants, we have definitely grown into a key value-added reseller for numerous global IT brands in the Middle East," concluded Singh.

Partnering with a number of global IT firms, AGIS also caters to other diverse IT requirements including Enterprise Resource Management, Customer Relationship Management, Networking solutions, Business Intelligence, Business Process Management and other IT solutions. The current partner portfolio at AGIS includes Sage, Microsoft, Cisco, Foundry, Network Appliance, CMS Hospitality, Sophos and many more.