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Opportunities into Africa abound for innovative entrepreneurs
Top Supply Chain Opportunities in Africa While business may be slowing elsewhere, Africa is booming, with many supply chain opportunities for the entrepreneurial investor who’s keen to meet distribution needs […]
Emphasis on Higher Education a Major Boost for Supply Chain Management Industry Skills Development
2014 Supply Chain Management Education Excellence Awards Supply chain management professionals’ body SAPICS has welcomed the announcement of a R1.5 billion increase in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, saying […]
Poor project results – are soft skills the solution?
The recent spotlight on the Infrastructure Development Bill highlights the problems our country faces with getting projects completed within budget and on time. This is however not an issue exclusive […]
Supporting Cirque Du Soleil as official logistics partner
DHL, the express and logistics provider, is supporting Cirque du Soleil, a leading live entertainment company, as Official Logistics Partner. It will also provide global logistics support for the corporate […]
South African supply chains should use CTCO
By Dr Dinesh Kumar Though South Africa enjoys the limelight among developing nations, and it is part of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) focus group, it […]
SARS to revolutionise trade on the continent
By Hester Hopkins, senior manager of Customs and Global Trade at Deloitte The new customs management system by SARS marks a significant milestone for businesses all over South Africa. The […]
January returns: how to avoid a New Year nightmare
Getting returns and reworkable repairs back into the sales cycle fast Every year, gift returns and repairs in January are at an all-time high, while new sales tend to be […]
Logistics industry facing uphill battle with SARS
Having successfully petitioned the Parliamentary Committee for an opportunity to express concerns on the proposed Customs Control Bill,the logistics industry, is preparing submissions to support its claims that sections of […]
Will your business be losing money or customers this festive season?
Streamlining the supply chain to maximise festive season profits The Christmas season presents the opportunity for many businesses to boost their profits by a substantial amount. But, due to poor […]