By adding resilience, Unifrutti strengthens SA’s food supply chain

As an industry worth more than R53-billion annually, South Africa’s fresh-produce sector faces constant pressure to keep produce in peak condition from farm to shelf. From harvesting and packaging to cold-chain shipping and final delivery, each step must be executed...

Unlocking the next frontier of logistics

The logistics sector is entering a defining era where digitalisation is essential for survival, not just a competitive edge. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa at In2IT Technologies As global supply chains grow more complex, unpredictable, and...

Making autonomous supply chains real

If your supply chain still depends on people chasing spreadsheets, calling warehouses, while reacting to crises rather than strategically positioning yourself and your organisation to be more proactive in risk management, it is not only inefficient it is a liability....

Reimagining supply chains for a disrupted world

It is time to reimagine how we build, manage and leverage supply chains – not just to survive disruption, but to grow stronger because of it. This was the key message in a SAPICS Conference presentation this year by Andries Retief, DHL Supply Chain’s chief...

Smart ports could drive a stronger economy

Maritime ports are the arteries of global trade, and in South Africa, they carry the lifeblood of the national economy. By Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa The country’s state-owned logistics company’s recent investment in a new fleet...