Spotlight on supply chain management
The introduction of the e-Tender Publication portal and the central supplier database (CSD), launched by the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) in April 2015, signals a positive move towards accountability and a prospective deviation from dubious...
Sage ERP Africa partners with Datalinx
Sage ERP Africa has signed a distribution agreement with Datalinx, offering customers in Africa and the Middle East access to a range of integrated warehousing solutions that enable significant cost savings and operational benefits in key areas such as warehouse,...
Revised B-BBEE codes to impact procurement
The revision of the Codes of Good Practice (RCoGP) which govern South Africa’s B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) aims to foster an economy that becomes more inclusive, creates employment and drives good, sustainable transformation. However, with these...
Air cargo pivotal for Africa’s growth
Air Cargo Africa 2015, the continent’s most popular biennial air cargo event, kicked off a lively day of dialogue and exhibitions by the world’s leaders in the air cargo industry. Focusing on Africa’s role in air cargo, the first day of the three-day event held from...
Is our transport, logistics competitive?
For many sub-Saharan countries, South Africa is often considered the "gateway" to the African continent, and is currently in a strong position with regard to international shipping and trade - both into and from Africa. However, there are a number of other ports in...
Collaboration the future of the supply chain
To remain relevant in today’s increasingly competitive and dynamic markets, and to extract maximum value from operational environments, organisations should move towards a "collaborative" supply chain model – powered by the latest technological innovations, says Jaco...
IDS deploys Qlik Sense
Qlik has announced that IDS, a global supply chain logistics executor, has deployed Qlik Sense, with the help of Qlik partner 2foqus, to easily create dynamic custom reports on transportation management data for its customers and logistics service providers.
Luxottica rolls out JDA solution
The Luxottica Group has gone live with its implementation of JDA Supply Chain Planner, from the JDA Manufacturing Planning suite, as the company looks to improve its master and capacity management globally.
Krispy Kreme chooses ZetesAres solution
Zetes, has been awarded a three-year contract to provide its ZetesAres Direct Store Delivery (DSD) solution to Krispy Kreme UK. Renowned for its speciality doughnuts, Krispy Kreme has opted for a SaaS solution powered by the Zetes MCL Mobility Platform, to ensure ease...
Schneider Electric updates Ampla
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced that a new version of Ampla, its innovative software that delivers a dynamic view of process performance, has been made available for the southern African market. This latest issue of the...
Drive performance with B2B integration
In today’s competitive environment, the quest for efficiency has to move beyond the four walls which comprise the company’s premises and should extend to a ‘value chain’ view which takes in partners and suppliers. That’s according to Jan Lewis, MD of iEnter, who says...
Logico rolls out 4Most solution
Logico Logistics Solutions, a leading player in the local and African logistics industry, will implement 4most’s Enterprise Manager (EMA), powered by SAP Business One, to allow for greater daily controls and seamless future expansion. Founded in 2006, Logico Logistics...