South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at shop tills as well as petrol pumps. Motorists […]
Chery Group, in collaboration with Wuhu Chery Technology Co., Ltd. (Chery Tech), has taken a significant step towards building a localised automotive supply chain ecosystem in South Africa with its Supplier Investment Conference, held at the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) in Rosslyn yesterday. Hosted under the theme “Engineering the […]
With the festive season around the corner, supply chain industry body SAPICS is urging South Africans to spare a thought for Santa’s busiest helpers. No, not the elves, the supply chain managers whose work ensures that store shelves are suitably stocked with festive goods and all the latest gifts, and […]
As South Africa observes Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics ecosystem. “Port delays, rail disruptions and infrastructure inefficiencies are […]
Coinciding with Women’s Month in South Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has shared the results of its latest survey on Women in Supply Chain Leadership. Both men and women participated and one of the most troubling findings is a significant difference in how workplace equity is perceived by […]
Today marks a significant milestone for the supply chain industry and the broader economic landscape of South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the much-anticipated Procurement Bill into law, ushering in a new era of efficiency, economic transformation, and support for local production and services. This landmark legislation is […]
Supply Chain professionals from across the continent lauded the announcement this week by the Southern Africa Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) of the launch of the SAAFF SMME Desk. “This timely initiative by SAAFF is pivotal at this juncture, where capacity building, facilitated through technology, easy access to information and […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA), as the largest representative of road freight operators (companies) in South Africa, is involved in the Road Transport (02) and Security (07) Workstreams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC). The RFA is involved in the discussions relating to the challenges facing logistics in general, […]
The winners of the highly anticipated African Women in Supply Chain Association (AWISCA) Supply Chain Game Changer Awards were revealed at a prestigious ceremony held on 17 November 2023. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the incredible achievements and ground-breaking contributions of companies and individuals who have revolutionised the supply […]
Disruption has become the norm in today’s global supply chains with various challenges impacting the efficiency and reliability of logistical operations. South African organisations must embrace a proactive mindset and develop robust strategies to deal effectively with disruption in this ever-evolving landscape. The logistics industry is no stranger to disruptive […]
