https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/183.html South Africa Supply chain news 15 Supply Chain news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/183.html en-us Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:27:49 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/procurement-is-shifting-from-price-cuts-to-supply-chain-resilience-969394a Few business functions have been tested by disruption as consistently as procurement. Supply chains have had to absorb commodity volatility, logistics constraints, geopolitical uncertainty and sudden shortages, often all at the same time. 1-272614 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-machinery-live-demonstrations-and-practical-solutions-at-propak-cape-969414a New machinery launches, live demonstrations and technologies addressing real production and operational challenges will give visitors plenty to explore at Propak Cape 2026, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 27-29 October. 1-272534 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-urges-retailers-to-stock-more-african-designer-brands-181626a African fashion designers need greater access to mainstream retail channels if local creativity is to translate into sustainable businesses, according to Stephen Manzini, founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week and president of the South African Fashion Association. 1-272528 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/will-ai-put-your-brand-on-the-festive-shopping-shortlist-969824a Your festive campaign may be ready. The creative is approved, the offers are loaded and the media budget is allocated. But can your brand answer the question a customer is actually asking? 1-272494 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-price-hikes-put-pressure-on-south-africa-supply-chains-969844a South Africa’s latest fuel price increases are raising costs for freight operators and businesses, with supply chain industry body Sapics warning that the impact could reach consumers through higher prices for goods. 1-272484 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/october-fuel-hike-puts-south-africas-road-freight-under-pressure-525260a South Africa’s latest fuel price increase is set to put further pressure on road freight operators, with higher diesel costs likely to feed through into transport rates, logistics costs and ultimately the price of goods. 1-272326 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smaller-baskets-faster-meals-here-how-south-africans-are-reshaping-grocery-shopping-858453a South African households are shopping more frequently but taking fewer items home, as consumers become increasingly deliberate about how they allocate their grocery budgets. 1-272259 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-waste-in-sa-is-increasingly-becoming-a-supply-chain-problem-636621a South Africa’s food-waste challenge extends well beyond the household bin, with significant volumes of edible food losing value across production, processing, storage and distribution. 1-272161 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/too-many-suppliers-can-raise-procurement-costs-sapphire-warns-969914a Using numerous vendors for the same product is frequently regarded as good procurement strategy, as it promotes competition and reduces reliance on a single provider. Spreading purchasing volumes too thin can have the opposite impact, reducing purchasing power, increasing operational complexity, and ultimately raising the entire cost of procurement. 1-272134 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-quinces-101bn-valuation-spotlights-the-appeal-of-algorithmic-retail-292247a For a growing part of the industry, fashion design now starts with a search bar. Software scours query logs, viral TikTok feeds and celebrity street style for the next thing shoppers want. 1-272130 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa