This interview was originally published in Roads and Infrastructure Australia Magazine
MEGATRANS is Australia’s largest integrated conference and exhibition dedicated to the logistics industry. It is an interactive expo reserved for companies offering advanced technologies and services grouped by their contributions to the sustainable supply chain.
Altora is due to exhibit at MEGATRANS on 18th and 19th September 2024. In the build up to the exhibition, Altora was selected to be part of an interview for Roads and Infrastructure Magazine.
Here’s how the interview went with Hamish Horvath (Altora’s Product Specialist), Grace Clueit (Altora’s Marketing Manager) and Chris Edwards from Prime Creative Media.
Altora interview
When running a transport or logistics business, it’s essential that everyone and everything is up to code. Companies like Altora are at the cutting edge of compliance and will exhibit at MEGATRANS 2024.
This is where Altora steps in. It is a company that provides simple, cost-effective online workforce management solutions. The goal is to help solve real challenges for Australian businesses. Altora has been an innovator in providing quality online induction software for over a decade. Customers of Altora experience a radically simple-to-use interface for both administrators and end-users, which offers value for money.
Compliance is critical
Compliance is a phrase that can send shivers down the spine of inexperienced or questionable administrators. For those with experience and morals, compliance represents the ability to showcase the expertise and knowledge of its staff. Grace Clueit, the Marketing Manager of Altora, spoke about the importance of compliance.
“There are a lot of laws and regulations surrounding the transportation industry,” says Clueit. “Vital safety regulations must be followed, and there are severe consequences if these organisations are not compliant. That’s why it’s so important to have proper processes in place nestled within a high-quality compliance system.”
Specific regulations impact the transportation industry. These include heavy vehicle licenses, permits, public liability insurance, and weight and size restrictions before considering company-specific requirements.
“To give you an idea of the benefits, Freight Specialist is one of our valued clients,” Clueit says. “They ensure that all their staff are fully inducted before they even step behind the wheel. The company wants to be certain that everything is ticked off before new staff even arrive to start their jobs. It means they can relax and be safe knowing that all their drivers have the proper requirements to do their jobs.”
That same client also uses a checklist system developed by Altora. If any requirements are missing, the client is informed that a specific person is missing something that forms part of their induction. This allows the company to follow up with staff to provide the proper compliance materials.
Australian-owned Altora
Altora prides itself on having local support staff available for its customers. While the Altora system is easy to use, having technical support available anytime can be a saviour for its clients.
“We take a lot of pride being Australian-owned and operated,” Clueit says. Many companies are outsourcing their development or might be located overseas. We have everything here in Australia, which satisfies many of our clients.”
Another benefit of being Australian-owned is the ability to offer competitive pricing. This helps Altora stand out from its competition by providing its services on a subscription basis without limiting the number of users.
“This is a big reflection of our transparency and integrity as a company,” Clueit says. “By not charging on a per-user basis, our customers have standard costs on a month-to-month basis. If contractors come on-site, there’s no concern about how much it will cost them to include them in the Altora system. Many of our clients have multiple sites with a large number of staff, so you can imagine a huge amount of administration would be involved in ensuring all workers are compliant without a good system in place. Another of our clients, Linfox, now has over 100,000 users on our platform, and they’ve been our solid customers for years now.”
MEGATRANS
This year, leaders from across the supply chain will gather in Melbourne to discuss the future of the logistics industry. World events have shown that a sustainable supply chain is critical—but it will not happen on its own. It will take the most advanced technology, groundbreaking initiatives, forward-thinking companies, and exceptional talent to create a truly sustainable supply chain that the industry can be proud to pass on to the next generation.
That sustainable supply chain of the future will allow Altora to exhibit its innovative software to help clients across the logistics and transport industries.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to network and catch up with current clients while also meeting potential future clients,” Clueit says. “We can showcase our upcoming advancements within our technology, of which we will have a few. It’s also an opportunity for us to gather feedback about our products and services to improve what we offer.”
It’s also an excellent chance for Altora to meet rural clients with whom we’ve not been able to connect regularly. Altora also relishes the opportunity to increase exposure to its products while finding inspiration in emerging technologies across MEGATRANS. Hamish Horvath is the Product Specialist for Altora and strongly believes in attending MEGATRANS whenever it comes around.
“It’s great to go to an established conference with excellent visitor numbers and plenty of delegates,” Horvath says.
We look forward to showcasing Altora as a leading induction and compliance solutions provider globally.
Grace C
This article was written by Grace, Altora’s Marketing Manager. Grace is highly experienced in communicating with Altora's clients about digital onboarding and guiding them throughout their experience with our software. Outside of work, Grace loves to travel, spend time in nature, and work on her passion project of writing children's books.
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