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Ever been on a long, tiring journey and wished the car could just drive there itself? Well, self-driving vehicles are here and it is no longer a question of “if” but “when” this technology will become part of our lives. Human drivers often do not react fast enough to...

Managing a warehouse is no simple task and Operations Managers have pressure from all sides to be as productive and cost-effective as possible, while still maintaining a smooth supply chain. In this two-part series, we’ve put together some tips for Warehouse Managers...

Over the last few years, machine-to-machine technology, or M2M, has greatly evolved into more sophisticated systems that help monitor and streamline all automation aspects of warehouse operations. When combined with warehouse management systems (WMS), the latest M2M...

To ensure that you maintain a manageable warehouse and deliver on time, every time, you can take three easy steps. Here’s how. Have you reached a stage in your logistics business where the warehouses are overflowing with stock, and your clients’ customers aren’t...

There are a number of factors to consider to ensure your logistics business’s success. Creating systems and processes can help you get to where you want to be faster. Transportation and logistics development runs parallel to the development of man. In the beginning...

Omni-channel retail is considered to be the biggest new trend in supply chain management today.  Let’s look at the evolution of this trend: First there was multi-channel commerce which involved a retailer who sold goods through many channels. These channels include...

We are a constantly connected information generation. The amount of data that is being created and stored on a daily basis is growing exponentially but are businesses mining and analyzing this information to glean useful insights? Big data is a relatively new term...

For many companies, inventory spend is by far their biggest capital outlay and how well that stock is managed can make or break a business. Accurately tracking and managing inventory is pivotal to business success. When considering effective inventory management three...

The silly season is here and retailers across South Africa are gearing up for their busiest time of year with the hope of big sales, new customers and broadening brand awareness. At this time of year, shopper’s patience tolerances are lower than ever and retailers and...

The Third-Party Logistics Successfully running a supply chain business is a costly operation and many companies make the mistake of heavily investing in internal resources, putting an enormous strain on the business. In actual fact, many of those tasks could be easily...

Warehouse Management Systems are meant to be the engine that drives all the daily operations within your warehouse, but are you properly utilising the software to get the full benefit of your investment? The average company only uses 65% of the available functionality...

Fleet management is a unique animal that is constantly on the move and there is a need to keep in step with the changing trends in the industry. The aim is to strike a delicate balance between cost and impact on efficiency. What are some of these trends and how are...