Oct 17, 2023
Findings contained in a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicate that Africa’s economies have the potential to become major players in global supply chains. The Economic Development in Africa report, released in...
Sep 15, 2023
Leading organisations are augmenting their source-to-pay processes with automation and artificial intelligence (AI), unlocking greater efficiency and driving improved bottom-line and sustainability outcomes. By Sandi de Souza, chief financial officer at SAP Africa One...
Sep 8, 2023
Systems thinking is gaining traction among supply chain firms. This type of thinking embraces a holistic approach to analyse how a system’s constituent parts relate to and work with one another. In terms of logistics, it allows companies to view the entire...
Aug 24, 2023
South Africa’s road freight transport sector currently accounts for about 85% of all goods transported in the country, and is growing rapidly each year. To ensure that goods are delivered safely, promptly, and affordably – all without interfering with...
Aug 22, 2023
Mitigating the risk of procurement fraud and other irregularities is possible by equipping organisations with the tools necessary to improve transparency, decision-making, and cost-effectiveness in procuremen. This is according to Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks,...
Jul 20, 2023
Supply chains and climate change are inextricably linked. Supply chains – including those needed to distribute lifesaving medicines – are being disrupted by extreme, unpredictable weather conditions associated with climate change. Events linked to climate...
