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Supply chain survey underlines importance of customer service

Kate Stubbs

One of the key elements that gave rise to this year's supplychainforesight theme, 'The Rise and Fall of Customers and Companies', was that the need to improve customer service had been ranked as a top objective by respondents for the past three years.

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Who says loyalty doesn't pay?

Amanda Cromhout

So many articles were written last year, making reference to the fact that loyalty doesn't pay. So many radio interviews, one of which I was part of, on Bruce Whitfield's Money Show, were questioning whether loyalty pays.

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Making a difference - SAPOA Convention and Property Exhibition

This year's annual SAPOA Convention and Property Exhibition, sponsored by Liberty Properties, will be held at the CTICC from 10-12 June 2014, under the theme 'Making a Difference'.

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Banking & Finance
Consumers warned of email hacking for bank account details
Customers must prevent criminals from hacking into their email accounts to obtain bank account information or issue illicit instructions to their banks‚ the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has warned. Read more >>

Commercial Property
Real estate agencies affected by POPI
The property sector, which is involved in not only the marketing of real estate but also the complex process that is followed in the conclusion of property transactions, will be required to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act. Read more >>

FMCG
Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon out in time for winter
Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 has black cherry and blackcurrant flavours, complemented with a distinct line of earthiness, cedar and tobacco. Enjoyed with rosemary infused roast leg of lamb and thick, medium rare rump steak, it is available at selected wine outlets countrywide and sells for R80 at the cellar door.

Manufacturing
Peugeot rates Asian factories above SA's

David Furlonger

South African manufacture of Peugeot's 301 sedan, which is designed for emerging markets, would give the French car maker the local credibility it has lacked since returning to the market in 2002. Read more >>

Research
ZenithOptimedia releases its 'Global Adspend' forecasts
According to ZenithOptimedia's new Advertising Expenditure Forecasts, global adspend will be boosted this year by the three 'semi-quadrennial' events... Read more >>

Retail Marketing
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 85: BOB - Best of Breed collaborative agency
On tomorrow's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, streamed live every Thursday from 9am-10am, show host Warren Harding chats to Reghard Goussard, founder and CEO of newly formed collaborative agency BOB - Best of Breed; as well as Daniel Marcus from Magnetic Software. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Smarties annual box-a-thon is Out of This World
In today's technological age, we tend to forget about the magic of 'real' play and the difference that it makes to children's development. Now in its third year, the Smarties Box-a-thon looks to stimulate children's imaginations and challenge them to think 'out of the box'. Anything goes in this 'out of this world' competition for children aged 7-12, which launches on 15 April 2014. Read more >>


International

US film studios sue Megaupload for piracy
WASHINGTON, USA: The top US film studios have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against defunct file-sharing website Megaupload, shut down by US authorities as part of a criminal probe of online piracy. Read more >>

MediaCom deal with Medialets delivers mobile advertising tracking
MediaCom, one of the world's leading media communications specialists, has signed a deal with mobile advertising server Medialets as part of its drive to simplify mobile tracking for advertisers. Read more >>


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Government

Security cluster seeks clarity on Madonsela's report
Ministers in government's security cluster have written a letter to the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela asking for clarity on several aspects of her report on the security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla residence. Read more >>

Minister orders probe into Wallacedene housing
Human Settlements Minister Connie September has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of incomplete and shoddy houses built in Wallacedene, Cape Town. Read more >>

Health Department to create a pregnancy register
The Department of Health is preparing to launch a pregnancy register which will ensure pregnant women in South Africa receive the support needed to ensure the healthy delivery of their babies. Read more >>

Appeals for calm in Boitumelong
ANC steps in to halt Cosatu in-fighting

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Lifestyle

Linger at Long Beach

Rod Baker

'Long Beach Resort is not so much a hotel or resort as a village - a village in which we set out to have something for everyone - to create a holiday destination to which guests will return, time and again' - Nicolas de Chalain, Long Beach's first GM. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Quality Manager - Port Elizabeth
Parmalat, a major player in the dairy industry, currently seeks to appoint a quality manager in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Read more >>




New events to diarise

The Alphen Antiques and Collectables Fair
Alphen Antiques - 13 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Ford Mustang turns 50
13 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

Collectible Toy and Hobby Fair
Richies Model Cars - 27 Apr 2014 to 28 Apr 2014 Randburg

News Conference at Seafood Expo Global
GLOBALG.A.P. Foodplus GmbH - 7 May 2014 Brussels

Social media for financial services
TrainHR - 13 May 2014 Fremont

Banking Customer Conference
Trade Conferences International - 14 May 2014 to 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

The New World of Finance Conference
GIBS - 15 May 2014 Johannesburg

Accredited fleet management training course
TransAuto Academy - 19 May 2014 to 22 May 2014 Randburg

Omni-Channel Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 28 May 2014 to 29 May 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

SANS10400XA refresher workshop
Structatherm Projects - 11 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Wealth Summit 2014
Work Your Wealth - 12 Apr 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Durban,Gauteng - Midrand,Cape Town,Port Elizabeth

SANTA TB/HIV Fun Walk 2014
Britespark Communications - 12 Apr 2014 Johannesburg


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