GIS can improve supply chain and logistics
The world of supply chain logistics has been living in the past. Other industries have been enhancing and streamlining their operations on functional and profitable levels with the use of technology while the supply chain drifts behind. By James Kopke, implementation...
Don’t be caught off-guard by supply chain disruptions
As supply chain disruptions become more prevalent and complex, threatening the survival and reputation of organisations, businesses should be adequately insured as part of their broader risk mitigation strategies. Malesela Maupa, head of insurer relationships at FNB...
Global recognition for SA supply chain software
A South African supply chain management system has achieved the proud distinction of being the first software developed in Africa to earn accreditation from the Demand Driven Institute (DDI), the global authority on demand driven resource management. Developed in...
Accenture helps AB InBev with sales, distribution
Accenture is helping AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, to better manage its sales and distribution operations in Africa with the Accenture NewsPage Distributor Management System (DMS). A fully integrated distributor management and sales force automation system,...
Supply chain faces automation disruption
Even though automation can enable warehouses to support the same-day and next-day delivery expectations of customers, companies first need to have complete visibility of how their existing supply chain is structured. After all, they cannot embrace future innovation if...
Fix the weak links in supply chain
Suppliers play a huge role in the operational capacity of a business and with a mutually healthy relationship, trusted suppliers can help a business satisfy customer needs, even in a pinch. However, businesses that source goods or services from questionable suppliers...
Moresport adds Cquential Warehouse Solutions
Cquential Warehouse Solutions, part of the Argility Technology Group, has revealed details of the successful roll out of the Moresport warehouse management system. Moresport is a subsidiary of JSE listed Long4Life Limited, and constitutes its Sport & Recreation...
Supply chain consumerisation adds enterprise pressure
The consumerisation of digital technology has seen a surge in demand for mobile-first logistics solutions placing significant pressure on companies to adopt a digital approach to supply chains. Cassie Lessing, MD of mobile business solutions provider Strato IT Group,...
Bytes MS signs JV with Microvulintuthuko
Bytes Managed Solutions (Bytes MS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSE-listed technology company Altron, has signed a joint venture with express courier company, Microvulintuthuko (MicroVBE), to significantly improve customer service through the fast delivery of spares...
The importance of restricted supplier lists
Some supplier/buyer relationships do not always work out as hoped and at times, the fallout from these failed relationships can have a significant impact on both organisations. Suppliers can fail buyers in many ways including negative business practice, poor financial...
When supplier: employee relationships cross the line
Procurement fraud can be committed by employees acting alone or in collusion with vendors. While fraudulent activities between suppliers/vendors and employees are not uncommon, these transactions are unacceptable as they create a host of challenges to the business if...
Trackmatic simplifies inbound yard execution
Trackmatic will present its market-leading inbound yard execution management solution at the 40th Annual SAPICS conference. The solution, Link, is designed to enable simple and efficient inbound logistics. It is both cost-effective and comprehensive in its...