Aug 28, 2024
In the months leading up to August, more than 750 South African businesses closed their doors and went into liquidation. While that represents a decrease in closures from the same period last year, it illustrates how fragile business can be, particularly in an economy...
Aug 19, 2024
Can artificial intelligence (AI) predict a drug shortage before it starts? This was one of the themes explored by a panel of experts in a critical discussion at the recent SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession. Panellists Matt...
Aug 12, 2024
The wholesale industry, a crucial intermediary between manufacturers and retailers, faces many challenges in today’s fast-paced business environment. From managing extensive inventories to optimising supply chains and meeting customer demands, wholesalers must...
May 23, 2024
As our natural resources dwindle and carbon emissions rise, circular supply chains are becoming more critical than ever. According to author and circular supply chain guru Deborah Dull, we can save the planet using the principles of circularity. Dull is the author of...
Apr 25, 2024
South Africa’s banking sector has always been characterised by forward-thinking mindsets. Like the rest of the continent, digital platforms and services play a crucial role in offering financial services to a majorly underserviced or “unbanked”...
Feb 13, 2024
With the South African economy heavily reliant on commodities and an energy crisis in Europe, thousands of mineral-laden trucks make daily runs to the country’s ports. By Justin Coetzee, CEO of GoMetro Commodity traders need to know where their ore is, fleet...
