News Listing

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 ...

One of the leading events on the Gauteng supply chain community’s calendar, the SAPICS Spring Conference, is back in-person for the first time since the pandemic. It will take place in Johannesburg on 20 September 2023, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced.

The supply chain is the one function in an organisation that touches all others and supply chain optimisation can drive bottom line improvement.

Grow Supplier ZA, a leading advocate for the road freight industry, is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Road Freight SME Summit and Awards. The event is set to take place during Transport Month on 20 and 21 October at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, bringing together key stakeholders, industry experts, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore opportunities, challenges, and ...

The winners of the second annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards were announced at a gala event in Johannesburg attended by more than 220 supply chain practitioners from across the continent. These awards recognise the vital role played by the supply chain management profession, and honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of organisations and individuals working in the field in ...

Supply chains and climate change are inextricably linked. Supply chains – including those needed to distribute lifesaving medicines – are being disrupted by extreme, unpredictable weather conditions associated with climate change. Events linked to climate change not only disrupt healthcare supply chains but are also triggering diseases and humanitarian crises. While supply chains are threatened by ...

By Nikita Reddy MANCOSA Academic, SAPICS Board Member

By Nikita Reddy MANCOSA Academic, SAPICS Board Member

In South Africa, the mining industry relies heavily on road freight as the primary mode of transportation due to insufficient investment in rail infrastructure. As a result, road freight has become the only viable solution for mines in South Africa, despite the high costs associated with this mode of transportation.

In the realm of technological innovation, South Africa has consistently made its mark on the global stage. From pioneering advancements in the telecommunications industry to groundbreaking fintech solutions, the country has fostered a vibrant ecosystem of brilliant tech inventions.