Tracker partners with Locus on supply chain management
In a move to bolster its fleet offering, Tracker has partnered with Locus, a future-ready platform that automates supply chain decisions, to power its planning, optimisation and execution management. The partnership leverages Tracker's telematics expertise and...
Post-pandemic prosperity demands supply chain collaboration
Today, well into our second year of the Covid-19 crisis, it is evident that the world has changed. The way that we do business has changed. Communicating and collaborating with suppliers and customers, and ensuring that supply chains are efficient, resilient and...
IoT tracking technology keeps airline cargo flying
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo transports over $6-trillion worth of goods, accounts for approximately 35% of world trade by value, creates millions of jobs, and contributes to global economic development. Yet, despite the...
Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 aren’t independent
During the pandemic, the mass adoption of working from home, online shopping, food delivery and virtual events has caused discussion around the evolution of the manufacturing industry and, specifically, Industry 5.0. By Mark Wheeler, director of supply chain solutions...
Evolving the supply chain to keep up with online demand
Even before Covid hit, online retail was growing and becoming an increasingly popular option in South Africa. By Amit Singh, solution architect at AlphaCodes When the pandemic arrived, however, this growth became exponential. With the dramatic acceleration in demand...
Goldwagen shifts gears to digitally transform its supply chain
To continue its growth strategy, automotive parts distributor and franchise group Goldwagen has chosen to digitally transform its supply chain with Blue Yonder. The auto parts retailer will implement Blue Yonder's warehouse management (WMS) and labour management...
A digitised supply chain necessary for building business efficiency
Cloud technology is driving change and accelerating digital transformation across multiple industries simultaneously. Not only is cloud technology itself evolving at pace, but the way organisations buy and manage software is having to adapt as well. Marilyn Moodley,...
Pandemic buying behaviours force supply chain overhaul
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed buying behaviours to the point that existing supply chain strategies are no longer effective. "New market requirements include consumer attraction to high-value offerings, digital engagements, and a major...
Future supply chains are purpose-driven, supported by intelligent technology
The retail supply chain is large and complex, and constantly needs to adapt to meet changing demand from end consumers. By Amit Singh, solution architect at AlphaCodes The need for multi-channel fulfilment across online and in store adds to this complexity. Accurate...
Value-chain risks a ‘ticking cyber-bomb’
Supply chain attacks have proven very successful in recent years. Amid increased digitisation, including at government and public services, organisations are more vulnerable to these types of threats than ever before. However, there is still no global policy response...
Youth development programme for supply chain skills
A youth development programme has been launched by SAPICS, the professional body for supply chain management, that aims to address youth unemployment in South Africa, the skills deficit in the supply chain field, and to ensure that young professionals are...
Enhance supply chains with on-demand, converged solutions
The container ship Ever Given running aground in the Suez Canal highlighted how dependent the world is on a smooth-running supply chain. However, when it comes to people, processes or technology, which is more important to achieve supply chain management success? By...