The Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Alrik is the exclusive partner of its new Transport Management Business Services category.
An AI platform for the construction supply chain, Alrik enables merchants and materials suppliers to plan, price and track deliveries in one place. Solely working with merchants and materials supplier, Alrik uses an intelligence layer that works with its clients' existing ERP, WMS and TMS systems, rather than requiring a replacement.
Alrik is used across six countries in Northern Europe, the UK and Ireland, and BMF members can access a free review of transport operation.
Nici Sundén-Cullberg, Alrik Founder and CEO, said: "Transport is the most overlooked competitive advantage – and one of the heaviest administrative burdens – for merchants and suppliers.
"Transport is also key to unlocking immense inefficiencies across the whole supply chain. Suppliers and merchants that help themselves will also help its customers, the contractors and builders be more productive and sustainable."
Mike Tattam, BMF Commercial Director, said: "I am delighted that Alrik has become a BMF Business Service Provider. Logistics is a critical function for both suppliers and merchants, and in the current economic climate there are significant efficiencies and cost savings to be achieved through improved route planning, load optimisation and fleet utilisation.
Alrik has a strong track record of delivering these benefits across Europe and has now successfully expanded its offering into the UK market. I am confident they will become a valued partner to the BMF, helping our members enhance their logistical operations, improve efficiency and reduce costs."
