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...
Imperial implements supply chain solution for MTN SA
Imperial has been awarded the contract to implement an optimal handset demand, supply planning and balancing process that is aligned to best practices for mobile telecommunications network provider, MTN, in South Africa. The scoping phase of the contract commenced at...
Supply chain management now one of the most important jobs
When the US President turns his attention to supply chains, it is compelling confirmation that the profession is important. This is according to Tonya Lamb, business development executive at SAPICS, the professional body for supply chain management in southern Africa....
Imperial enhances digital supply chain offering in Africa
Imperial has announced that Vitalliance, its joint venture with technology provider One Network Enterprises, has been selected to steward the OpenLMIS platform serving nine countries in Africa, beginning in March 2021. OpenLMIS is a leading electronic logistics...
How to keep your cargo in perfect condition
One thing is certain, 2020 was a turning point for supply chains. Never before have market forces shifted so dramatically, so quickly. By Simon Nicholson, senior director: product management for IoT at Oracle Enterprises and customers around the world have had a tough...
Sasol fuels supply chain efficiency
Successfully navigating a business through uncertain times requires that decision-makers have full visibility over every aspect of the business in order to make accurate, informed decisions. For one of South Africa's largest global organisations, decentralised and...