Oct 5, 2015
Worldwide PC shipments are expected to fall by -4,9% in 2015, a drop from the previous forecast of -3,3% – and they are expected to move downwards consistently until 2019. This is the word fromChristopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company, who says: “We are...
Oct 5, 2015
The local motor industry saw it its highest decline for 2015 this September. According to the latest data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) total industry sales declined 9%, year-on-year, with 50 251 new vehicles sold...
Oct 5, 2015
Reverse logistics is a necessary evil for all retailers and often considered time consuming, discombobulated, and with little to no returns. However, retailers who successfully manage their reverse logistics have reported a reduction in losses due to unknown shrink by...
Oct 5, 2015
A courier service aimed specifically at South Africans who personally shop online, or businesses importing or purchasing goods from the US, Europe or Asia, has recently launched in the country. Postbox Courier offers locally-based online shoppers or businesses looking...
Oct 5, 2015
DHL Express is set to launch its Growing Beyond Borders entrepreneurial training programme in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) in the coming weeks. This is an innovative programme specifically designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) understand the economic...
Oct 5, 2015
The nearly hour-long grounding of 150 United Airlines planes earlier this year – which resulted in an estimated loss of $3 555 000 (R35,55-million), a share price fall of nearly 4% and other business impacts to scheduling, ecosystem delays and brand impact –...
