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The supply chains field has quite a heavy presence in our everyday lives and is the driving force behind the products we consume. This is a factor that makes it no surprise that it is an industry that has vast career opportunities across different departments and...

Ways to reduce freight costs are often sought after and business executives of a manufacturing, distribution, or any company that ships freight know this very well. Finding a way to reduce freight costs involves more than the hard cost of shipping the freight, or the...

Going Global? There are internal and external factors and forces that can have a negative or positive impact on the success of your business. However, there are also ways to help reduce possible risks where the supply chain sphere is concerned. Whether you are...

What is a knowledge supply chain? When the concept of supply chains comes to mind, one thinks of the ‘physical’ aspect- the raw materials, trucks, and warehouses. However, there’s more to supply chains than processing of raw materials and moving things from one place...

To meet consumer demands, e-commerce requires adaptable and flexible supply chains, no matter how short the lead time. Companies can support this fast-moving supply chain by leveraging a collaborative 3PL relationship. By collaborating with a knowledgeable third-party...

For the past few years, we have witnessed several technology predictions that have made headlines in the supply chain field and some examples include: “Robots may change the way we do business” “3D-Printing will change manufacturing” “Cloud technology: What’s in it...

Status of Women The logistic sector is still a male dominant sector even though there has been a rise of women in the business world. An estimated total of 125 million people work in the logistics industry but women only make up one to two percent of the workforce....

There are three things that are at stake when the process of recalling a product is mishandled and those are: Company’s reputation Market share Bottom line This, however, can always be avoided if there are proper guidelines and systems in place that are meant to...

There are several factors to look for when choosing the best vendor for your organization. As a freight shipper considering using a freight auditing and payment service, these are six selection criteria to deliberate on in order to penetrate beyond a company’s sales...

Women who are active role players in the transport and logistics field have come together and have launched a new truckers association called the Emerging Truckers Association of South Africa (TASA). The aim of the association - officially launched in Sandton,...

History took place in Uganda recently where the initial free trade agreement was signed between 26 African countries. Transport infrastructure which consists of road, rail, shipping and air cargo infrastructure, will form an integral part of this agreement. The...

Part of being successful in the supply chain industry is forecasting and planning ahead. Warehouse leaders should already be in tow and know what next year will bring in terms of technology, systems and other new innovations. This helps in preparations and planning...