Author: Supply Network Africa

It always amazes me how much time political parties devote to other parties. It is not as if we would think that they support or admire their competitor, and it’s not as if their view of their nemesis is likely to convince us of anything. What would convince us, however, is if they would remember […]

As one of the leading providers of quality building materials in Southern Africa, PPC is not only committed to delivering on its promise or strength and quality through the product it manufacturers, but also through the partnerships it nurtures with small businesses that share its commitment to community. Recently, this commitment of strength through partnership […]

South African banks have weathered rough seas during the past year, with many of their customers coming under severe pressure from a stagnant economy, rising cost of living and high interest rates. Despite these storms, the financial services industry is still delivering good profits and growth, but there is constant pressure to maintain these results […]

The petrochemical industry heavily depends on data for decision-making, operational efficiency, and compliance. However, it faces major challenges in managing data in remote sites with harsh environments and limited infrastructure. As a result, data sources are fragmented, with different formats and varying quality levels, which makes it difficult to integrate and protect sensitive and critical […]

Since the pandemic, unprecedented numbers of people have embraced technology and shifted to e-commerce. Consequently, transport companies have increased demand. Justin Manson, Sales Director at Webfleet South Africa, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, sees this shift as a significant opportunity for existing and emerging transport companies. According to Statista, revenues in the worldwide e-commerce […]

The explosion of data from countless IoT devices can overwhelm businesses. But what if you could harness this data to optimise your operations? In today’s data-driven world, African companies need an IoT device management solution that goes beyond just connecting devices. This is where Trinity device management steps in. Our software acts as the digital […]

In the dynamic and ever-changing retail landscape, ongoing transformation is a strategic necessity to cater to the primary reality that ‘the customer is king’ – retailers must be adaptive to change in order to meet new customer demands. The intricate interplay of consumer behaviours, driven by the unstoppable surge of the digital revolution and accelerated […]

In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos delves into the potential of Africa’s electric vehicle industry and Africa’s power to become an unrivalled player in the global supply chain.  Africa has an abundance of the minerals needed to make the batteries that go into electric vehicles and battery storage devices, including […]