Michael Jones

Your TMS and ERP aren’t enough. Despite billions spent on supply chain tech, most teams still run on PDFs, spreadsheets, and email threads—creating manual chaos that slows everything down. This eye-opening white paper reveals how top supply chain teams are using an invisible layer of AI to streamline operations—no dashboards, no extra headcount, no noise.   Download now to learn how to eliminate manual bottlenecks and give logistics teams their time—and sanity—back. Uncover the hidden gems – Manual workflows waste hours and create delays. Learn how to fix it fast. See real results – Cut shipment intake from 30 minutes to 10 seconds, without new tools or extra headcount. Discover smart automation – Learn how to turn messy emails and PDFs into structured data that flows seamlessly into your systems.   Ditch manual chaos and see how an ambient back office that never sleeps can save your team thousands of hours, eliminate costly errors, and unlock the true potential of your supply chain.   Download the white paper here to learn more  

The top supply chain trends in Africa right now include ecommerce, sustainability, technology and skills development. The e-commerce boom that was fuelled by Covid-19 is showing no signs of slowing. It is predicted that in 2025, e-commerce transactions in South Africa will grow 150% to R225 billion. While African consumers are clearly sold on the speed and convenience of online shopping, they are also increasingly recognising that there is an environmental price to be paid, and they are demanding greener e-commerce supply chains. African businesses also recognise that to compete on the global stage, and for Africa to rise as the supply chain powerhouse that many predict it can be, they must align with global environmental standards. Integrating sustainability into supply chain and logistics is therefore a growing imperative in Africa. African companies are investing in technologies like electric vehicles, renewable energy sources and advanced data analytics to measure, manage and minimise their environmental impact. They are optimising transportation routes to have fewer vehicles on the road and to cut CO2 emissions. They are adopting circular supply chain models, to get more use out of products and move beyond the traditional “take-make-waste” approach. Takealot, which is South Africa’s largest online…