Alistair Group is pleased to announce our new partnership with Lindi Jumbo, effective June 24, 2024. This collaboration represents a significant step forward for the African mining industry and aims to improve graphite production management and enhance efficiency and transparency in the battery mineral industry. With over a decade of experience, Alistair Group has established itself as one of the most reliable logistics suppliers in the South and East African regions. Our comprehensive solutions provide a complete range of services tailored to the mining industry, enhancing customer satisfaction. Being an asset-based organization, our commitment to efficient operations and industry standards distinguishes us in logistics and mining solutions.
Alistair Group is proud to announce its partnership with Walkabout Resources’ Lindi Jumbo project, a high-grade graphite mine in southeast Tanzania. This collaboration brings Alistair Group’s comprehensive logistics expertise to bear on the challenges of graphite transportation and supply chain management.
At the core of this partnership is a scalable, cloud-based warehouse management platform that integrates seamlessly with Alistair Group’s existing operations. This system provides enhanced visibility and control across the entire supply chain, from mine to port, offering significant improvements in efficiency and reliability.
Key components of Alistair Group’s solution include:
Robust Local Logistics: Tailored services to meet the specific needs of graphite transportation within Tanzania.
End-to-end Warehouse Management: State-of-the-art facilities designed for specialized commodities like graphite, featuring efficient layouts, strict inventory control, and value-added services such as packaging and quality control.
Comprehensive Freight Forwarding: Expertise in ocean freight, including FCL, LCL, and break-bulk shipments, backed by established relationships with major carriers to ensure competitive rates and reliable schedules.
Advanced Inventory Management System (IMS): Real-time tracking and reporting capabilities, with features such as automatically assigned bundle/bag numbers, QR code scanning, and offline functionality. The system is compatible with Lindi Jumbo’s ERP system, facilitating seamless operations across various locations.
Alistair Group’s experience in transporting a range of commodities, including those with specific handling requirements, positions the company well to address the complexities of graphite logistics. The combination of practical logistics solutions and technological integration aims to provide a reliable and efficient supply chain for Lindi Jumbo’s graphite operations.
As this new phase begins, Alistair Group and Lindi Jumbo are working collaboratively to optimize graphite logistics. Both companies are committed to ongoing improvements in their respective fields, to maintain high standards in logistics and supply chain management for the graphite industry.
Marné Marais | Head of Marketing & Administration |July 2024