As the world marks International Day of Forests under the theme “Forests and Economies,” global supply chain solutions provider, CHEP, is reinforcing a clear position: responsible forestry is not separate from economic growth, it underpins it.
With supply chains across the continent facing mounting pressure from geopolitical shifts and economic volatility, many logistics operators have turned to technology for the answers. But while automation technology and big data are powerful enablers, true resilience also leans on strategic thinking, skilled people, and strong networks.
Archie Vermeulen is an industry veteran who previously headed national logistics operations for Vodacom as well as Cell C. During our visit to record a video tour of RAM’s new facility (view it here), we spent some extra time chatting to Archie and he shared some insights on people, process & equipment in warehousing. There were some real nuggets in the 9 minutes that we recorded and if you’re involved in warehousing operations, we encourage you to listen to it.
One of the key topics of discussion to be explored and debated at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba will focus on how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can be translated from policy into practical industrial growth through the development of Pan-African manufacturing value chains.
