According to Zebra’s Impact of Intelligent Operations study with Oxford Economics, while 48% of logistics leaders are eager to adopt AI to improve operational efficiency and 34% for customer experience, there's a significant gap between ambition and actual achievement.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday business practice. Across South Africa, organisations are using AI to improve productivity, automate routine tasks, support decision-making and uncover new opportunities for growth. The conversation in most boardrooms has shifted from whether AI should be adopted to how quickly it can be integrated into strategies and business operations.
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.
More than 80 exporters and logistics professionals gathered at Exporters Western Cape's latest member event to hear Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly and South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) customs specialist Clifford Evans discuss the latest developments affecting South African trade.
