CONSAFE LOGISTICS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC TRANSITION OF ITS HARDWARE DIVISION TO TECHSTEP

In a strategic realignment to focus solely on its core business of designing supply chain software, Consafe Logistics, a leading European provider of warehouse management solutions, has decided to transition its hardware division to Techstep, a visionary Norwegian enterprise renowned for revolutionizing the workspace with mobile technologies. Techstep is present in all Scandinavian countries and Poland, which strengthens the ability to serve customers locally and efficiently. 

For more than 40 years, Consafe Logistics has been dedicated to enhancing warehouse operations for our customers. We utilize our innovative software solutions, Astro WMS® and Astro WCS®, to address both internal and market demands. At its heart, Consafe Logistics uniquely combines software development and logistics expertise, establishing our strong position in logistics and technology. 

The utility of hardware in transforming warehouse operations cannot be overstated—enhancing profitability, user ergonomics, and overall process efficiency. In today's evolving market, there is a noticeable shift towards mobile solutions for tasks such as picking, with a growing preference for hardware-as-a-service. This reflects the increasing demand for our warehouse management solution, Astro WMS®, to be delivered as a service (SaaS) by the majority of our new clients. 

In this strategic transition, Techstep will be able to broaden the hardware solutions available to our customers. This transition underscores our commitment to focusing on what we do best—developing cutting-edge logistics software technology and sharing our extensive warehouse knowledge with our customers—while ensuring our customers have access to a more diverse array of hardware options and services through Techstep's expertise.

"I'm excited about our strategic realignment to focus on developing top-tier supply chain software. Partnering with Techstep allows us to extend our commitment to innovation and customer experience by offering a broader range of hardware solutions through their expertise. This move is a testament to our dedication to meeting our customers' evolving needs with smart, sustainable logistics solutions. We are ready to support our customers' successes today and into the future," says Patrik Olsson, COO of Consafe Logistics. 

"As CEO of Techstep, I'm very confident that our experts in managed mobility for frontline workers will bring a lot of value in supporting Consafe Logistics customers with their needs related to reliable mobile devices and accessories. This agreement is a great strategic fit for us at Techstep that strengthens our already strong position within rugged and production-critical mobility. 

We understand that functional rugged devices are the backbone for critical tasks performed using Consafe Logistics’ WMS software, which is why we offer a full spectrum of logistic services – from staging and kitting to repairs and asset management. But it's our management services and security services that truly set us apart, smoothing out processes like over-the-air enrolment, device configuration, timely OS/App updates, and security monitoring to minimize productivity leakage. 

We welcome all Consafe Logistics customers to us at Techstep and look forward to continuing to deliver the mobile equipment, services, and advice needed for enhanced productivity and efficiency in demanding warehouse environments," Morten Meier says.

Both Consafe Logistics and Techstep are committed to collaborating closely, guaranteeing that all current clients and prospective customers have access to the optimal combination of software and hardware solutions. 

The transition of the hardware business takes effect on May 1, 2024.