The logistics of hosting large events
In 2014, Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, an extravaganza of epic proportions, where football players and football fans the world over converge to watch and celebrate the beautiful game. In 2010 here in South Africa, we saw more than 310 000 tourists converge...
Mobility enhances the supply chain
In his 1999 book, Business @ the Speed of Thought, Bill Gates wrote “how you gather, manage and use information will determine whether you win or lose’’. The book may be over 10 years old, but this statement has never been more relevant to today’s complex supply chain...
SA too modest about supply chain software
South Africa is fast gaining popularity as a top destination for international companies that require supply chain management solutions, software development and reseller support. In addition to the reduced cost of doing business, convenient time zone and good culture...
Supply chain management now a degree
As South African businesses continue to expand their footprint into Africa to tap into the continent’s expanding consumer market and growing middle class, so the shortage of managers with suitable high-level skills in export and supply chain management is becoming...
Keeping an eye on the supply chain
Procurement fraud is a growing phenomenon around the world. A recent study conducted by ACFE revealed that an estimated 5% of revenues are lost each year as a result of fraudulent activity. At Governance Week 2013, enterprise risk management specialist André Stürmer...
JDA Software wins supply chain recognition
JDA Software Group has announced that is has been named to the 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100, an annual listing of supply chain solutions and services providers that demonstrate profound ability to move their customers toward supply chain excellence....
Dac rolls out Microsoft for Solenta Aviation
Dac Systems, a national specialist services provider focused on turnkey implementations of leading edge industry solutions, has implemented a Microsoft system for its client, Solenta Aviation – the result has been improved control of capex due to intricate, precise...
Zetes launches new supply chain solutions
Zetes, a leading provider of goods and people identification solutions, showcased its ZetesMedea and ZetesChronos and collaborative supply chain solutions at SAPICS 2013. Both aimed at the transport and logistics industry, ZetesMedea maximises the operational...
Huawei launches transport market solutions
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has launched its innovative eLTE solution in South Africa, at the Africa Transport and Infrastructure Show at the Sandton Convention Centre. Huawei’s eLTE, which features...
Rising imports puts supply chain at risk
As the demand by South African companies for foreign-produced goods continues to increase, developing a comprehensive importing strategy is critical for local businesses to mitigate the risk against supply chain disruptions. Trade data released by the SA Revenue...
SA retailers must optimise supply chains
With latest research by World Wide Worx revealing that online retail is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa, growing at a rate of 30% per year, it is imperative that South African businesses adapt to these trends by optimising their supply chains, in order...
Cherry picking suppliers grows efficiencies
The supply chain looms ever larger as a component of today's business. However, while the logistics and management of the supply chain have been focus areas for many channel players looking to improve their business, the benefits of rationalising the supply chain have...