The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) is empowering 15 women in the logistics, transport, warehousing, and supply chain sectors through a 2026/2027 Candidacy Programme that provides both an internationally recognised qualification and a professional designation.
Supply chain thefts rose by 56% last year, even before the effects of the latest geopolitical instability were felt, research by BSI has found. Throughout 2025, expanding tariffs, export controls and shifting trade policies raised costs, disrupted sourcing strategies and accelerated supply chain restructuring throughout global routes.
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.
The 48th annual SAPICS Conference at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from 19-22 July, marks 60 years since the founding of supply chain industry body SAPICS.
