Future-Oriented Logistics: New Standards Set Through Digital Transformation and eWNOG Web-Platform
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In the constantly evolving world companies have to compete both time-wise and technology-wise to stay successful. It’s well-seen in the ongoing expanding digital transformation of all industries that try to reach better performance and be at the forefront of innovations.
WNOG JSC is one of the companies that have entered a new era of digitalization. Understanding that technology integration is crucially important for its business, the company has positioned itself as a leader in delivering the most advanced digital solutions to its clients.
WNOG started its digital transformation journey before COVID-19 pandemic. By the time the virus had spread over the whole planet, creating an entirely new business environment, WNOG was prepared for quick shift to remote/distant working, while maintaining the high quality, flexibility and responsiveness of its logistics services. WNOG stood out for its innovative approach to logistics business, thanks to its digital solutions and eWNOG platform, demonstrating a high business position in the transportation and oil- and- gas (O&G) logistics industry.
Historically, WNOG has always delivered great value to its O&G clients through providing high quality services and full alignment with HSE and compliance standards. However, while the services were great, they often lacked digitization. Understanding this, WNOG started digital transformation of its business. Going beyond simple documents digitizing, the company revolutionized its business processes and transformed transportation, storage, warehousing and customs services into contract logistics services. Thus, clients have got an access to integrated services, including transportation by sea, air, road and railway, as well as storage/warehousing, inventory management and customs brokerage.
Through further development of eWNOG platform, the services were optimized to meet the requirements of O&G clients. The purpose eWNOG goes beyond just offering services. Its aim is to rethink and reformat O&G logistics system as a whole, targeting the key players, such as O&G operators, O&G service companies, drilling operators and O&G equipment manufacturers.
State-of-the-art technologies are nowadays a must-have for companies to stay successful in the competitive O&G industry. Canrig Drilling Technology, operating under the brand name Canrig LLC, is a major player in the O&G service market, specializing in R&D and manufacturing of state-of-the-art O&G equipment . Canrig LLC’s reputation is based on both innovation and high performance. An important driver of high operational performance of Canrig LLC is the strategic use of eWNOG, the digital service offered by JSC WNOG.
Why eWNOG? Elena Butakova, Logistics and External Trading Activity Leading Specialist at Canrig LLC, says: “The eWNOG is not just another digital platform for us. This is a kind of extension of our operational thinking. The flexibility of its tools combined with an intuitive interface is a game-changer in optimizing our supply chains.” Emphasizing the real-time capabilities of the platform, Elena Butakova notes: “Knowing the exact status of our cargo at any point in time is critical for us. With eWNOG we have reduced our logistics uncertainty. eWNOG keeps us informed, thus allowing to prevent problems and act quickly.” Speaking about documents accessibility on the platform, Elena Butakova states: “In our industry, documentation can often be a labyrinth. eWNOG provides access to vital documents, such as customs or cargo manifests. Thus, we have significantly reduced our administrative overhead expenses.”
While technological innovations continue to transform industries worldwide, such platforms as eWNOG exemplify the potential of digital services to optimize operations. For giants like Canrig LLC, such tools are not just add-ons, they are essential components that improves performance and optimize processes. “As O&G industry continues to evolve, more companies are likely to follow Canrig LLC and implement digital solutions, thus meeting the demands of today’s business environment,” noted Elena Butakova.
eWNOG is constantly expanding its capabilities to integrate third-party logistics and transportation service providers into eWNOG ecosystem. Cooperating with freight forwarders and transportation companies, especially medium-sized road transportation companies, eWNOG ensures keeping its high quality standards. Through monitoring eWNOG and assessing the quality of the third-party providers’ services, eWNOG ensures that the companies that will join the platform are only the ones that comply with stringent HSE standards of O&G industry and meet O&G companies’ requirements. While other logistics companies have their own digital platforms, what sets eWNOG’s apart is its niche focus. Working in O&G industry for many years, eWNOG knows particular complex needs of each segment of O&G market. WNOG fully understands that companies in each segment prioritize different service aspects, such as price, speed, safety, flexibility of solutions, etc. Thus, eWNOG is adapted accordingly to provide maximum value to each client.
One of WNOG advantages is its commitment to processes digitization. Such a focus ensures that its clients have 24/7 access to important data, such as customs processing status documents, thanks to company’s integration with the Federal Customs Service.
Client’s dashboard demonstrates the status of cargo customs processing in time
Detailed status of cargo customs processing in real-time mode
Customs processing and transportation documents that are loaded automatically and instantaneously are structured and always accessible
Dashboard showing overall situation with current status of all Client’s shipments
with one-click data granulation
The calculator allows Client to estimate cargo transportation cost and timing
What really sets eWNOG apart is its unambiguous focus on client’s needs. Deep diving into the complex network of logistics processes and looking at them from client’s viewpoint allowed WNOG to turn simple data into a high-quality, user-focused IT product.
Below is an overview of eWNOG functions demonstrating its versatility:
Real-time customs clearance status:
Deep integration with the Federal Customs Service ensures that clients receive user-friendly presented automatic updates on the customs clearance status of their shipments.
Complete transportation data:
All transportation data are at client’s fingertips: the driver, shipment location, estimated time of arrival, remaining distance to destination.
Storage data:
Detailed data on storage, delivery, pickup and the related costs are just a click away.
Freight cost calculator:
eWNOG’s unique integration with various transportation companies empowers clients, providing them optimized transportation solutions both cost-wise and time-wise.
Instant access to documents:
Clients can easily upload or retrieve required transportation and customs documents, providing a paperless and efficient document management.
Customized registers and reports:
eWNOG automatically generates reports, allowing clients to quickly approve them online or receive them by email.
Seamless data exchange:
eWNOG’s robust API enables seamless, real-time data exchange between the client, the counterparty’s systems and its own infrastructure.
In particular, the integration of API (application programming interface) demonstrates WNOG’s commitment to use cutting-edge technologies. API, acting as a dataflow channel, enables real-time data collection, eliminating tedious manual processes. What’s the result? An accelerated and optimized business process.
In addition to its current offers, eWNOG design with easy navigation, intuitive interfaces and well-structured data reflects the company’s commitment to create a favorable working environment for its partners.
Overall, eWNOG is not just a tool, but an evidence of WNOG’s visionary approach. Eliminating the need for redundant status and data requests, the company grants its clients a greater luxury, i.e. time. While eWNOG is an innovation in itself, WNOG’s commitment to continuous improvement demonstrates that the best is yet to come. The platform is just a glimpse into the future where digital logistics will change business practice and WNOG will no doubt head this transformation.
