Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 aren’t independent

During the pandemic, the mass adoption of working from home, online shopping, food delivery and virtual events has caused discussion around the evolution of the manufacturing industry and, specifically, Industry 5.0. By Mark Wheeler, director of supply chain solutions...

Evolving the supply chain to keep up with online demand

Even before Covid hit, online retail was growing and becoming an increasingly popular option in South Africa. By Amit Singh, solution architect at AlphaCodes When the pandemic arrived, however, this growth became exponential. With the dramatic acceleration in demand...

A digitised supply chain necessary for building business efficiency

Cloud technology is driving change and accelerating digital transformation across multiple industries simultaneously. Not only is cloud technology itself evolving at pace, but the way organisations buy and manage software is having to adapt as well. Marilyn Moodley,...

Pandemic buying behaviours force supply chain overhaul

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed buying behaviours to the point that existing supply chain strategies are no longer effective. “New market requirements include consumer attraction to high-value offerings, digital engagements, and a...

Value-chain risks a ‘ticking cyber-bomb’

Supply chain attacks have proven very successful in recent years. Amid increased digitisation, including at government and public services, organisations are more vulnerable to these types of threats than ever before. However, there is still no global policy response...