Local multi-courier logistics platform Shiprazor is integrating The Courier Guy Locker into its platform ahead of Black Friday. This gives participating online retailers a collection option for shoppers who cannot be home to receive their orders.
Extreme weather is putting supply chains under greater pressure – but organisations are slow to respond, says the latest research from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). In the week before the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 31) the report, Weather proofing your supply chain, finds a significant preparedness gap and shows how climate, water, resource and human-rights risks are moving into mainstream business decisions.
At their recent industry event in Johannesburg, Logistics News met up with Mithun Perinchery from Dematic and Wayne Freel from Apex RTS where they shared some insights from their high-level discussions with leading brands as well as on the partnership between Dematic and Apex RTS.
South Africa's supply chains are only as strong as the businesses that feed them. Many capable producers, manufacturers and service providers in townships, rural communities and emerging commercial hubs remain disconnected from the buyers, transport networks and distribution channels that could take them further.
