Heavy rain, dense fog, flooding and icy conditions can affect roads, routes and delivery schedules with little warning. For businesses, the consequences can move quickly beyond...
Not too long ago, many procurement decisions followed a familiar pattern. If a product could be sourced overseas at a lower price, it often made commercial...
Not long ago, most deliveries followed a fairly predictable route. Products arrived at a large distribution centre, were stored until needed and then transported to stores...
South Africa’s e-commerce sector is booming. The market is on track to surpass R130 billion in turnover this year. Local online sales are growing at roughly 20% and the sector...
Not that long ago, supply chains relied heavily on forecasts. Businesses analysed previous sales, estimated future demand and planned months ahead. Inventory was ordered, transport was...
By Sahil Affriya, Founder & CEO, Shiprazor I find myself having the same conversations with business owners in late November – always too late to make a difference....
On a map, regional trade looks straightforward. South Africa shares borders with six neighbouring countries, while the Southern African Development Community (SADC) connects businesses across a...
