Now, more than ever, businesses operating in the materials handling sector are expected to reduce their carbon footprints by adopting more environmentally-friendly practices, especially when it comes to energy consumption. Not only is this the right thing to do in a world where climate change continues to threaten livelihoods, it is necessary to ensure South […]
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The logistics and warehousing industry depends on speed, precision, and efficiency to meet rising global demand. Traditional manual processes for managing devices such as handheld terminals, scanners, and laptops often lead to wasted time, lost productivity, and damaged or misplaced equipment. Smart lockers address these challenges by automating manual processes, reducing inefficiencies, and streamlining operations. […]
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Black Friday, which originated in the US, has become a feature of South African retail. It is a vital period that marks the start of the festive season. Black Friday is not just about immediate sales, it lays the groundwork for long-term customer relationships. It’s an opportunity to showcase a brand, test new products, and […]
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Consumers wanted real-time visibility on their online orders even before the pandemic turned the world upside down and propelled ecommerce to unprecedented heights. The results of a survey published by YouGov and cloud applications provider Infor in May 2020 found that 78% of European respondents expected to receive updates on the status of their orders. […]
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Supply chain industry body SAPICS has reinforced its commitment to developing South African youth by rolling out new initiatives and partnerships aimed at upskilling and empowering young graduates and professionals for career success, addressing the skills gap in the supply chain field and fighting the country’s high youth unemployment rate. According to Stats SA, youth […]
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Being a Microsoft Azure partner benefits customers looking to move into the cloud, with funding assistance and programs such as POC’s, workshops, migration initiatives, AI initiatives, or Greenfield projects. Depending on the type of customer and project, Synthesis translates its partnership into a competitive advantage for businesses, offering insights into Azure’s innovations for an unparalleled […]
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With excellent lift heights, capacities, visibility, and energy savings, the Crown series of narrow aisle reach trucks move and store materials efficiently. The brand is available from Shumani Industrial Equipment, the fastest growing forklift company in South Africa. “We have a wide range of industrial equipment for any business operating in our market,” says Shumani […]
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Despite a stressed business and consumer environment, South Africa’s vehicle sales market remains relatively steady. Though August sales figures released by the Automotive Business Council (naamsa) indicate a drop of 3.1% from the time same time last year, inflation falling within the 3%-6% target band suggests an uptick can be expected. The majority of new […]
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A specialist home which provides temporary safety care for orphaned and relinquished babies has benefited from a kind-hearted donation from a local business. Tiny Owls Baby Home in Durbanville, has been boosted by a R20,000 donation from business outsourcing company, Sigma Connected. The funding from Sigma Connected, which offers contact centre services from its offices across […]
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The annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, has the proud distinction of being one of few conferences to offer impactful workshops as a value-add. The 2023 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town from 11th to 14th June 2023, has 10 interactive workshops for attendees to choose from. This […]
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