The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) is gearing up to host an informative and insightful warehousing conference. Themed ‘Warehouse Automation: The benefits and risks’, this hybrid event takes place on 23 May at The Garden Venue in North Riding, Johannesburg and online. “The CILTSA warehousing automation conference aims to provide practical […]
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In government’s recent budget, it was announced that, with effect from 1 April 2023, manufacturers of foodstuffs (excluding beverages and ingredients used to produce beverages and certain other foodstuffs) may claim back the prescribed portion of the Road Accident Fund of the price paid for diesel if the diesel is used in the manufacturing process […]
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Shumani Industrial Equipment’s recent entry into the port handling equipment market saw the company consolidate its presence in the sector by handing over two Kalmar Empty Container Handlers (ECHs) to Grindrod division United Container Depot (UCD). Shumani is the official distributor of Kalmar reach stackers and ECHs in South Africa and currently holds the biggest […]
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Both consumers and businesses should take note of road safety in South Africa given how much it affects us all. Despite significant government expenditure on public transport systems such as busses and trains, a decrease in reliance on these systems has resulted in more people using private vehicles and taxis, which in turn results in […]
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Forestry has historically been a male-dominated profession. While women may work in a management capacity, there has been little opportunity for them to work in the field. The battery-operated chainsaw is, however, levelling the playing field and together, Husqvarna and the Knysna Municipality are now empowering women to build sustainable careers as chainsaw operators in […]
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Global cloud communications platform Infobip celebrates the International Woman Day reinforcing the relevance of gender equity as part of its company structure and the value added upon the business strategy, go-to-market, and high performance, due to women that are part of its employee’s team force. On International Women’s Day, Infobip celebrates the date by strengthening […]
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Modern consumers have become accustomed to communicating with brands over their preferred communication channels, whether this is chat, voice or other virtual experiences, meaning that offering a Unified Customer Experience (UCX) is key for businesses to build long-lasting customer relationships. UCX typically involves customer support, sales, marketing, and in-store experience, with the key being to […]
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Loadshedding, according to recent news, has been declared a national state of disaster. The pressure on the system, the lack of resources, and the corruption that remains rampant are all contributing to strained business and increasingly erratic power supply. As the situation remains untethered and fractured, Nicol Myburgh, Head: CRS Technologies HCM Business Unit, recommends […]
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Managed connectivity and mobile device management are being transformed by intelligent technologies to deliver payment solutions at the edge. The global fintech market is currently expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% over the next few years, achieving an impressive $305 billion by 2025. The Global Fintech Market Report also pointed out that low-cost, […]
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Data is the lifeblood of smart cities. It flows directly between the cameras, sensors and meters that connect our community services, from transport systems to water networks. Using data to enhance the lives of their citizens, smart cities represent the future of urban existence. Yet for all the promise, cities across the globe are still […]
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