Converging technologies unlock logistics efficiencies

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...

Mitigate supplier risk to safeguard your brand

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...

Voice technology used in the supply chain

Voice technology is rapidly being adopted throughout South African warehousing and distribution environments to help organisations drive efficiencies and productivity across their supply chains. Voice solutions assist nearly one million mobile workers to process...

Visibility key to drive supply chain

At its heart, supply chain management requires a balancing of operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and quality. Managing the true cost to serve for each and every order is the aspiration to allow better negotiation and value creation across the supply chain....

Impacts of supply chain trends

If the past were to repeat itself, supply chains of the future will evolve in line with the global trends that are fuelling the economy, and transforming society and culture, says David Telford, senior director, Sector Group and industry partner lead, Qlik. Often...

Harnessing the power of dynamic UC

In an effort to improve margins and profitability, organisations within the transport and logistics sector are constantly faced with pressure to improve efficiencies and move cargo faster. Telematics, coupled with seamless integration between various third party...