Case Study
THE KARGO GROUP
Kargo Group replaces spreadsheet chaos with streamlined budgeting
ABOUT THE KARGO GROUP
Founded in 1982, Kargo Group is a leader in express road freight distribution across South Africa. With four companies, a nationwide footprint, and a fleet of 450 vehicles, Kargo ensures reliable, cost‑efficient delivery from major cities to smaller towns. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the group combines scale, reach, and operational control to deliver trusted logistics solutions.
THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE
With four companies, multiple divisions, and nine branches, Kargo Group’s budgeting process had become a constant struggle. For years, budgets were managed in Excel, requiring spreadsheets to be sent back and forth between branch managers and the finance team. This created multiple versions of the same files, made consolidation a nightmare, and left the finance department burdened with maintaining a fragile “master” spreadsheet.
The process was time‑consuming, error‑prone, and complicated. Managers lacked real‑time visibility into their budgets, and the finance team spent more time fixing spreadsheets than focusing on strategic financial management. Kargo needed a solution that could unify its budgeting process, reduce errors, and empower managers with accurate, up‑to‑date data.
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THE SOLUTION
In 2015, Kargo implemented IDU‑Concept’s Budgeting and Reporting Modules. The web‑based solution allowed all users to work simultaneously on a single, reliable version of the budget. Actuals vs Budget data, variance indicators, and historical comparisons became instantly accessible, giving managers the tools to make informed decisions quickly.
By centralising the framework while decentralising input, IDU reduced the burden on the finance team and empowered branch managers to take ownership of their budgets. Multi‑tasking features, such as multiple windows and tabs, optimised data retrieval and drastically shortened the time required to complete budgets. The result was a streamlined, transparent process that delivered accuracy and accountability across the group.
A PARTNER IN SUCCESS
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“Kargo needed a way to unify budgeting across multiple companies and branches. By implementing IDU‑Concept, we delivered a solution that replaced error‑prone spreadsheets with a reliable, transparent system that saves time and empowers managers.” – Geoff ten Oever, Account Manager, IDU
“For years, budgets were a constant nightmare in Excel. With IDU, all users work on the same system, comparisons to live data make complete sense, and the time it takes to complete budgets has drastically reduced.”
Chris Lazanakis, CIO, Kargo Group
THE RESULT
Single version of the truth, eliminating multiple spreadsheet versions.
Faster budget cycles, drastically reducing completion time.
Empowered managers, with real‑time access to accurate data.
Reduced burden on finance, freeing the team to focus on strategic tasks.
