Apr 18, 2016
Until recently, warehouses were seen as a separate entity in the overall supply chain; merely a repository for merchandise storage before it was moved onto its final destination. Now retailers and other businesses have realised that by integrating the warehouse and...
Apr 15, 2016
Different to the tourism or marketing environments where digital integration has been absorbed organically, supply chain and manufacturing professionals have been sluggish to phase out what is a deeply entrenched traditional mentality. Prominent supply chain analyst...
Mar 2, 2016
Many businesses have a cost source that they have not yet considered controlling effectively – and that is where smart procurement can really repay their efforts, said Brian Andrew, South African GM of RS Components. Speaking at the Smart Procurement World...
Feb 22, 2016
New innovations in areas like ports, terminals, related logistics and transport industries, will be crucial for African countries to achieve their economic growth ambitions over the coming years. This is according to Gavin Holme, country head: Africa at Wipro...
Nov 10, 2015
The technology realms of Cloud computing, mobility, Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are converging to create unprecedented opportunities for logistics operators to better manage their assets and their vehicle traffic, writes Martin Vergunst, business...
Oct 9, 2015
Highly reputed brands attract good suppliers, valuable partners and strong customers. They enjoy a positive public image and are seen as the benchmark for other players in their respective fields. But it isn’t only clever marketing and strategic public relations...
