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Supply chain professionals often all face the same problems on a daily basis when it comes to supplier and contractor relationship management. Insufficient information, a lack of co-operation and frustration can lead to unnecessary supply chain crisis that may put...

A lot of times, companies spend so much time investing and looking into systems to power the supply chain. These are systems such as warehouse management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, transportation management systems, etc. However, systems...

Smartphone apps and GPS technology have already made a tremendous improvement between warehouses and roads. Sophisticated tracking software has made it easier and faster to deliver shipments, manage schedules, monitor cargo, plan routes and avoid delays. This all...

Having a Warehouse Management System in place has quite numerous benefits including faster picking and receiving times, increased order accuracy and better inventory control. There are other less obvious but equally compelling reasons why a company might decide to...

Peak season can lead to disastrous situations when unprepared. To optimize and maximize on the revenue potential of a peak season and be able to meet customer expectations, there are multiple factors to look at – from consumer demands, channel alignment to supply...

Choosing the right forwarding partner can be quite a daunting task. Freight forwarders provide crucial services and are in charge of storing and transporting your goods. Due to that, more often than not, the success of your business depends and is tightly linked to...

Logistics companies have recently become a very profitable target for crime syndicates as they deal with bulk access to high-value customer goods. This has come with a massive responsibility of making certain there are proper security measures in place for their...

Huge responsibility lies on drivers because South African logistics still relies on road transport to a great extent. Western Cape Provincial Traffic Chief, Kenny Africa, recently attributed driver fatigue as one of the biggest problems on South African roads and says...

In these tough economic times, many Warehouse Managers are put under pressure to find ways to cut costs, speed up processes and ultimately get ahead of the pack. When looking for ways to improve efficiency, a good place to start is to consider investing in a Warehouse...

For a number of years, drones have been a hot topic and industry experts have been looking at how this futuristic technology can be harnessed for logistics providers. Advancements in drone capabilities are improving daily and, looking ahead, it is expected that drones...

Looking for an advantage over your competitors? Outsourcing your logistics needs to a third party logistics (3PL) provider can give you access to a wealth of resources and expertise, freeing up precious time so you can focus on your core business. 3PL providers give...

Cargo loss is something that can be very detrimental and costly. The impact of it along with the cost gets passed on to companies and eventually, on to consumers too. Supply chain managers must implement strategies to ensure that assets are protected at every stage of...