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The SPAR Group has begun roll-out of its electric vehicle fleet for deliveries ordered via online shopping platform, SPAR2U. The extensive rollout, which follows a successful pilot-phase implemented in March this year, reinforces The SPAR Group's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability in the retail sector.
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The SPAR Group has begun roll-out of its electric vehicle fleet for deliveries ordered via online shopping platform, SPAR2U. The extensive rollout, which follows a successful pilot-phase implemented in March this year, reinforces The SPAR Group's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability in the retail sector.
Unitrans has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by securing two prestigious awards in the annual MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards. The company landed first place in the categories Best Employer and Best Company – Medium Commercial Vehicles.
Seabourne Logistics is moving into its move into a new, expansive facility in Gauteng. The new 22 000 square metres premises signals a significant step forward for the company's growth and operational capabilities in the country.
AutoStore™, a leading robotic technology company and represented locally by Relog, is pleased to introduce the R5 Pro Robot, the latest version of the company’s field-proven R5 Robot. This new robotic solution is designed to address the specific demands of large-scale e-commerce operations, emphasizing better space usage, higher performance, and reduced total ownership costs for companies running multishift operations at scale.
Online-only, also known as pure-play retailers, have quickly established themselves in a very competitive retail landscape. Their agility and customer-centricity have placed tremendous pressure on traditional retail businesses, stealing revenue and customers from them. Traditional retailers have been sluggish to respond to this threat and are scurrying for solutions. This article outlines the reasons for their slow response and provides some key takeaways.
Coaching and mentoring are increasingly being recognised as two approaches that can foster growth in the realm of personal and professional development. While some people may regard coaching and mentorship as synonymous, their methodologies, approaches and areas of focus differ significantly. The following article seeks to shed some light on the key distinctions and advantages that coaching and mentoring can offer.
The 2023 Road Freight SME Summit was held on 20-21 October at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton and enjoyed a highly successful début, with topics delivering to the needs of the audience and the broader trucking sector with industry specialists, government department heads, and academia occupying the speaker platform.
SaferStops Association (SSA), an innovative organisation dedicated to transforming the landscape for commercial drivers in South Africa through comprehensive safety and driver wellness initiatives, celebrated its official launch in July 2023. In its early stages, this groundbreaking public-private partnership has already gained significant traction, fuelled by a bold vision to create a more secure and supportive environment for all commercial drivers across the country.
Over the past few years, Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment SA that sells forklifts and related solutions, has seen a steady increase in demand for battery-operated equipment. Typical market growth has been sitting at between 2% and 3%, mostly due to customers shifting from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) forklifts to battery-operated forklifts.
South African retail group, Retailability has described the reconstruction of its 13 000m² apparel distribution centre at the Cornubia Ridge Logistics Park north of Durban as a “massive collaboration” and a “good news story” for the regional economy.
