E-commerce is no longer considered a fad and the online race for capturing the biggest share of the customer’s wallet has left many a traditional retailer trailing behind, writes *Hein […]
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Takealot fleet is now online
Serco worked closely with e-commerce retailer, Takealot.com, in its move to own and operate its own fleet of dry body vehicles. The online retailer has warehouses in both Johannesburg and […]
The physical challenge of e-commerce distribution
A presentation by Rainer Buchmann, President, SSI Schäfer Peem GmbH, Germany, delivered during the 38th annual SAPICS 2016 event in Sun City, South Africa. In recent years, purchasing behaviors have […]
Service delivery paramount
The cost of ownership of fleet vehicles has a direct impact on a business’s bottom line, especially when it comes to e-commerce organisations. By Stanley Anderson As the fleet of […]
The role of vehicles in e-commerce
E-commerce is gaining traction in South Africa. In the past nine years, e-commerce transactions have increased by 30% to 35%, with the emerging middle class leading the trend. By Stanley […]
Saving e-commerce supply chain costs
E-commerce, the electronic trade of goods and services, is reshaping the world of logistics and forcing logistics providers to step up, says Detlev Duve, Managing Director of DACHSER South Africa. […]
Importance of reverse logistics in e-commerce
When it comes to customer satisfaction, having a convenient and efficient method of allowing customers to return unwanted or faulty goods is almost as important as delivering to them in […]
Delivery critical in e-commerce
As e-commerce continues to gain popularity across the African continent, more effort needs to be paid towards facilitating flawless delivery to customers. This is further supported by the Global e-Commerce […]