Mining Charter ramps up procurement transformation
While much of the uproar surrounding the 2017 Mining Charter has been focused on changes that increase compliance thresholds for ownership, management and control of the holders of mining and prospecting rights as well as the 'once empowered, always empowered'...
Import industry demands visibility
Importers need to view their supply chain processes as real assets rather than just a means to an end -- now more so than ever, says Investec Import Solutions. With a slowing economy and weakening currency, businesses that import require greater visibility if they are...
SA Tyre Distributors selects Cquential
SA Tyre Distributors, the country's largest passenger tyre wholesaler, has selected leading warehouse management software (WMS) specialist, Cquential Solutions, to provide a solution aimed at moving its warehouse operations in-house while optimising service delivery....
Digital supply network for a disruptive spin
"A need for increased profitability in a low growth domestic economy and increased global uncertainty are pushing chief procurement officers (CPO) to add more value to their organisations," says Karoly Kramli, associate director: digital architecture technology at...
Things set to transform global logistics space
From driverless vehicles to the Internet of Things (IoT), the interconnection of everyday objects via the Internet, the global telematics market is exploding in connectivity and growth. Trucking is no stranger to this sort of change; indeed, many fleets are leading...
Procurement vetting pitfalls to avoid
Mistakes in business come with the territory but those made in procurement ought to be considered among the most detrimental to the success of an operation. Common procurement related risks include supplier issues such as delivery delays, increases in demand, quality...
MobiCash launches MobiSpaza in SA
Mobile financial services and technology company MobiCash has announced a spaza sector-focused mobile platform called MobiSpaza in South Africa. MobiSpaza is an inclusive business tool that builds bridges between spaza sector stakeholders, such as private...
HP announces supply chain goals
HP Inc has released its 2016 Sustainability Report, outlining new efforts to shrink its global footprint through a 10% decrease in supply chain Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2025. Concurrently, the company announced two supply chain...
Achieve marginal gains throughout the supply chain
In order the stay afloat in a climate of constant change of customer expectations - it's the existing processes that need to be optimised and scrutinised for organisations to achieve marginal gains at every stage of the supply chain. In a society that requires...
SA Florist improves efficiency with BrandChat
SA Florist has deployed BrandChat to improve efficiencies throughout its supply chain. BrandChat, a tool that is transforming how businesses interact using multiple messaging platforms, will help SA Florist continue to deliver a world-class customer experience....
Operational intelligence optimises supply chain
Every company in the supply chain is continually being challenged to deliver operations in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. The prospect of cuts to budgets puts greater emphasis on using the supply chain to reduce costs and enhance value, writes Thabo...
How to keep your eyes on your merchandise
In the overall supply chain warehouses have been treated as separate entities; simply a temporary repository for merchandise storage before it is moved on to its final destination. Recently retailers and other businesses have come to see that by integrating warehouse...