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Insider’s Guide to Emerging Technologies for the Distribution Centre
What does the distribution centre of the future look like? It’s likely to include more than a few robots and autonomous vehicles with machine...
Longer Payment Terms could Significantly Benefit African Countries
If suppliers were to offer African companies payment terms of 30 days after delivery of goods and services, rather than demand payment in cash...
Debunking the Spaza Market
Informal trade and distribution data specialists, 5M2T (5 Minutes 2 Town) sets some common myths about the spaza market straight – and the facts...
Enhancing Warehouse Efficiency
Southern African Hyster dealer BHBW (previously Barloworld Handling) has added to its electric Hyster range with the introduction of two rider tow tractors designed...
Understanding Carrier Cargo Liability and First Party Cover
Recently a marine insurer paid a heavy penalty after it was identified that they were breaking the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) &...
Getting Ready for Industry 4.0
“Innovation is a way of life for BPL,” says Willem Bekker, Supply Chain Solutions Manager for South African-based international logistics outfit Bidvest Panalpina Logistics...
Colonialism or an Upliftment Opportunity?
The rise of cryptocurrencies has both positive and negative implications for Africa, and the world. How their use is managed will determine how well...
Improving the Supply Chain with tech
The world of supply chain logistics has been living in the past. Other industries have been enhancing and streamlining their operations on functional and...
