The benefits of outsourcing logistics to a specialist have been widely documented. However, many businesses still grapple with deciding who to appoint to provide critical transport logistics services. “Complicating this process is the fiercely competitive nature of the industry,” Quinton de Villiers, managing director of Bridgewater Logistics, says. “It comprises large third-party logistics (3PL) providers…
When it comes to project management, we might be thinking of a person who oversees the progress of a project, be it construction of a building, party planning, design, or whatever, there is just that guy who does what a manager does, manages. And we all know a warehouse is a large place where things…
Warehousing is all about providing the correct product at the right place and time without damaging the goods, and reputable third-party logistics providers (3PLs) continuously measure these capabilities to ensure optimal and sustainable operations. “Warehousing remains a vital component of the supply-chain, and service providers who continue to excel in this specialist field ensure optimal…
By Quinton de Villiers While they say proof of the pudding is in the eating, at least there is some hope for our ailing economy considering very recent developments in South Africa. Certainly, the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as the new president of the republic and commitments made by the ruling party in his inaugural…