A new earnings threshold took effect on 1 May, raising the level at which employees qualify for certain protections under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). On the surface, the adjustment of three percent – to R269,601 per year, […]
Earnings threshold change demands immediate employer action. Read More »
The supply chain industry relies on three important aspects for resilient operations – systems, infrastructure, and workforces. In Africa, where operations span hundreds of kilometres across different environments, the risks that employees face go far beyond the controlled environment of
Preparedness beyond the warehouse: Protecting supply chains. Read More »
One of the world’s largest shipping companies reported that disruptions to global supply chains are likely to continue for the next 12 to 24 months. Economies are now resigned to the indefinite rerouting of cargo vessels away from the Red
Upgrading Fixed Industrial Scanning to Machine Vision: A Path to Smarter Automation. Read More »
Mario Vester, Engen Product Manager: Automotive, gives advice on how to get more efficiency, performance and value from your car as fuel prices continue to rise. For years, most South African drivers have treated engine oil as a basic commodity.
Why Rising Fuel Prices Should Change How You Think About Engine Oil. Read More »
By May, new employees have joined the business, while others have left. Roles might have changed, and suppliers may have been added. Devices have moved between offices, homes, and sites. Teams have found quicker ways to get work done, some
The post-Q1 security checklist every South African business should run. Read More »
The consumer expects to choose the channel and cadence of their engagement with a business. And they expect businesses to keep up with their choices across every touchpoint. When companies deliver on that expectation – connecting with their customers across
In the material handling equipment industry, extended warranties are often positioned as the ultimate peace-of-mind product. Their selling point? More cover. More years. More protection. Stephen Mostert, National Technical Manager at CFAO Equipment, says TMH has been operating in Southern
Across South Africa’s baking industry, millions of reusable bread crates move through supply chains every day, transporting products from bakeries to retailers and ultimately to consumers. These crates are a critical but often overlooked component of the country’s food distribution
Real-Time Accuracy. Total Visibility. Zero Blind Spots. In the fast-paced world of logistics, “close enough” isn’t good enough. From inaccurate stock counts to undetected pallet damage and expired inventory, traditional racking systems often leave you in the dark. The dangers
INTRODUCING: THE FUTURE OF WAREHOUSE INTELLIGENCE. Read More »
South African businesses have evolved alongside the reality of the country’s physical infrastructure challenges. Organisations instinctively build redundancies for power, whether that takes the form of solar installations and battery back-up solutions, UPS systems or generators. When the grid fails,
Cybersecurity is no longer an IT problem; it’s an exercise in risk tolerance Read More »
