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Business Intelligence revolutionising the way companies manage their supply chain
Business Intelligence (BI) has revolutionized the way companies manage their supply chain. The ability to gain insights from data and...
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Leveraging the resilience of the road transport system as a base for economic recovery
After the devasting global COVID-19 pandemic as well as the local civil unrest and general economic depression in South Africa,...
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Adapting for ESG demands in a developing (and struggling) economy
Bidvest International Logistics shares insight around its green imperatives, providing hope for other industry players Johannesburg, 10...
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SAVING LIVES THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The inaugural “People that Deliver (PtD) Global Indaba” saw 250 participants from 40 countries gather in Lusaka, Zambia, to share...
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I Want to Start a Logistics Company, is it a Good Idea in The Current Economic Climate?
It's generally a good idea to carefully consider the economic climate before starting any business. That being said, the logistics...
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PROFESSIONAL BODY TACKLES YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE SKILLS SHORTAGE BY EDUCATING AND INSPIRING
South Africa’s dire youth unemployment crisis and the critical skills shortage impacting many sectors made this year’s annual SAPICS...
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HOW DOES ROAD SAFETY IMPACT YOUR FLEET?
Road accidents involving people who drive for work account for between 25% and 33% of all work-related deaths. If you’re a fleet manager,...
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THE PERFECT FORKLIFT FIT: RENTING VS BUYING
Many businesses grapple with the choice between buying and renting a forklift which could impact both their efficiency and bottom line....
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THE PERFECTLY CHOREOGRAPHED WAREHOUSE: AUTOMATION WITH JUNGHEINRICH
Successful automation with the right partner. As an expert automation partner, we plan and design a logistics system tailored to your...
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Standardisation in management systems is becoming a key component in road-freight logistics
Bidvest International Logistics explains why. Road safety plays an integral part in the sustainability and transformation of the road...
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THE NEW BREED OF SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE
By Chris Davidson For many global trading businesses, funding the gap between paying the supplier and receiving payment from the customer...
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Standard Bank’s ECO2Fleet – Reducing Operation Costs and Carbon Emissions for Fleet Managers
Modern-day fleet managers are constantly looking for ways to procure operational costs of the business’s vehicles in order to save the...
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DRIVE UP YOUR PRODUCTIVITY – NOT YOUR COSTS
Watch your weight. If the total weight of the truck, including load, exceeds 10% on the rear axle, your operators can work with more...
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NEW HYSTER A-SERIES LIFT TRUCKS SCALE TO INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
By Saul Wordsworth Businesses can now easily fine-tune a forklift to match their specific industry and application needs with the new...
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HERE Technologies & SpeedFOX Partner
HERE Technologies & SpeedFOX (Pty) partner to improve road safety with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology. Speeding is...
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WHAT ARE THE 4 SEASONS OF TRANSPORTATION?
Every year, freight shipping is different. However, in a lousy year or a good year – there is always a particular pattern. According to...
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USING ERP TO DELIVER SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY ACROSS THE FABRICATED METALS INDUSTRY
By Roger Landman, Head of Product Management at SYSPRO The fabricated metals industry inherently runs on very narrow margins due to...
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THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DEMURRAGE
Across all industries, importers and exporters face a problem: demurrage fees. It's often a surprise for shippers due to the suddenness...
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4 EFFICIENT WAYS TO LOWER WAREHOUSE COSTS
Setting up a warehouse can be a cumbersome task. Various factors like size, capacity, location, type of storage, material handling, etc.,...
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4 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SELECTING GOODS-TO-PERSON SOLUTIONS
By Linda Grady The phrase “goods to person” has become fairly mainstream, particularly with increased focus on supply chain logistics and...
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