Inospace CEO Rael Levitt unpacks why distribution centres and warehouses are set to become "the new 'hot' property class"...
Rael Levitt 9 Mar 2021
Given the uncertainty that we face around the pandemic, it is prudent to embrace this 'new normal'. So how does the supply chain adapt? Mobile technology implementations offer a solution that not only addresses these challenges but also adds significant value to improve efficiency and line of sight throughout the value chain...
Andrew Dawson 23 Sep 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen companies working hard to optimise their supply chain, adapting to these unprecedented challenges by adopting digitisation, mechanisation, and automation to optimise operations and efficiencies...
Andrew Dawson 16 Jul 2020
Trent Pike, founder of Mielie Mailer, believes that after the nationwide lockdown, more courier companies should consider looking at sustainable alternatives...
Evan-Lee Courie 24 Apr 2020
#LockdownLessons: Tanya Long, Chief Operating Officer, shares with us how the coronavirus has impacted The Argility Technology Group...
Evan-Lee Courie 20 Apr 2020
Warehouses tend to be one of the most ignored elements of infrastructure and logistics, but are a fundamental part of the supply chain...
Geoffrey White 1 Nov 2019
Finvex is a cloud-based platform that connects corporate clients, their growing SME suppliers and financial agents...
Evan-Lee Courie 11 Sep 2019
Van sales make up a significant proportion of total sales, the success of which is entirely dependent on who gets to the retailer first and how much share of wallet is available at that point...
Andrew Dawson 21 Aug 2019
Argility is a South African enterprise software development and services company focussing on using industry 4.0 technologies in the retail and supply chain arena...
Evan-Lee Courie 3 May 2019
Our work is becoming ever more digital. No matter if you're an office worker, doctor, lawyer, warehouse clerk, or truck driver...
Brendan McAravey 22 Mar 2019
Wow, is it 1991 already? Yes, on this 28th anniversary of Al Gore popularising the phrase "information superhighway", Internet Solutions (IS) brings you an even better phrase: "the intelligent information superhighway" for a fully connected supply chain. How about that?
Roger Hislop 13 Mar 2019
One of the biggest frustrations instore shoppers face is not being able to find products they're looking for - whether they are sold out, hard to find or simply not practical to keep in stock...
Mark Thomson 15 Feb 2019
Arlax is a centralised B2B logistics marketplace with the aim to bridge the gap between suppliers and transporters...
Evan-Lee Courie 21 Jan 2019
One technology with enormous promise is blockchain. Surprised? Don't be - there's much more to blockchain than the world of cryptocurrency and finance...
Jim Holland 9 Jan 2019
As convenience retail continues to grow as an industry sector, retailers must remain focused on the most significant trends that will see their businesses flourish...
Joe Boyle 8 Jan 2019
A recent development has been implemented as a value chain solution stretching across five consecutive roles in the cotton and cotton products value chain, aiming to still link up the remaining three to four roles to complete the journey from cotton farmers to consumers of cotton-based garments and fashion...
Dr Hennie Ras 7 Jan 2019
When people reflect upon 2018, most will reference the volatile markets, but for Nando's, it's been exciting to unlock further value for our customers...
Linda Reddy 7 Jan 2019
With the expansion of the internet, most businesses now compete on a global scale. For local companies, however, this brings additional challenges...
Dr Greg Cline 7 Jan 2019
In South Africa, optimising the supply chain is essential for company performance...
Kerry Hope 17 Oct 2018
Wandisa Vazi, Transnet Port Terminals's East London terminal manager, wants to play her part in Transnet's goal of becoming a top five terminal operator...
Evan-Lee Courie 27 Aug 2018
Linda Reddy, supply chain director for Nando's IMEA, shares some insights into being a dynamic businesswoman...
Evan-Lee Courie 21 Aug 2018
Sahmeer Alli is SAP Africa's industry advisor and value engineer for travel and logistics in Africa. He has over 15 years' experience in the software and management consulting industry. We chat to Alli in light of #AfricaMonth...
Ilse van den Berg 22 May 2018
Hapag-Lloyd recently opened a new office in Tema, Ghana as it continues its expansion across the continent. We interviewed Samad Osman, the Africa managing director for Hapag-Lloyd, and found out more about the current state of business for a logistics company in Africa...
Ilse van den Berg 14 May 2018
The global marketplace is dominated by constant innovations in technology, business processes, and business management systems...
Craig Johnston 23 Apr 2018
Transport and logistics is fast gaining prominence as a sector to watch globally. Increased intercontinental trade has meant increased connection across different size economies...
Mandisa Maketa 7 Feb 2018
The logistics industry is in the midst of one of the greatest revolutions in history, thanks to digitisation, technology advancing at such a rapid pace, and business owners adopting new, forward-thinking, collaborative business models...
Ilse van den Berg 30 Jan 2018
In Part 1 of the Trade Intelligence Retail Trends 2018 report, we described how globally and locally, we are in the beginning stages of a game-changing revolution in how products are made and sold...
Maryla Masojada 25 Jan 2018
Throughput is imperative in business. The challenge is to mitigate barriers negatively impacting throughput...
Harry van Huyssteen 11 Jan 2018
