Tag: SupplyChain

Supply chains across the continent face mounting pressure. Geopolitical shifts and economic volatility drive this pressure. Many logistics operators have turned to technology for answers. This shift supports building a competitive logistics ecosystem. This focus also reinforces building a competitive logistics across regional networks.

There’s a disconnect in many businesses right now. IT teams face pressure to deliver refresh cycles, upgrades and infrastructure rollouts on schedule. At the same time, CFOs must control costs and protect cash flow. On paper, both groups are doing exactly what they should do. However, the numbers they work with no longer reflect reality. Most IT budgets today rely on assumptions that no longer hold.

This year has been marked by significant geopolitical instability. As the conflict in the Middle East continues, South African importers face pressure from three sides. Fuel costs are rising. Supply chains are disrupted. In addition, the Rand, already one of the world’s most volatile emerging market currencies, now carries a war premium on every international transaction.

In e-commerce, a delayed delivery can mean a lost customer. More than 20% of shoppers say they will not buy from the same store again after a late delivery. In addition, 17% actively discourage others from shopping there. These trends highlight a growing concern about delivery issues killing e-commerce.

As the global energy community gathers under the theme “Stronger Together” at this year’s Mining Indaba, the conversation about collaboration has never been more relevant. Supply chain volatility shapes the current environment. Rising operational costs add pressure. In addition, companies face increasing demands to improve productivity. As a result, energy businesses must rethink how they operate.