SMSA Africa Logistics Group (formerly Namlog) has broken ground on their new head office, warehouse and workshop in Benoni, Gauteng – taking another step in a journey that began more than two decades ago.
Across South Africa, a quiet entrepreneurial shift is underway. From spare rooms and garages to small home studios and converted garden offices, thousands of businesses are launching from home and selling to customers nationwide.
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.
Artificial intelligence, robotics, circular supply chains, ethical sourcing, public sector transformation and healthcare supply networks are among the topics that will be under the spotlight at the 48th annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town next month.
