Logistics software

Innovation, the critical lever in Bidvest Panalpina Logistics’ trailblazing rise to supply-chain heights. “Innovation is a way of life for BPL,” says Willem Bekker, Supply Chain Solutions Manager for South Africa-based international logistics outfit Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL), and a...

JSE-listed Altron subsidiary, Netstar, has been awarded a three-year contract by the eThekwini Municipality for the supply, integration and maintenance of a vehicle tracking technology solution for 7 000 vehicles. The multi-million-Rand deal, which will involve technology being deployed across...

We cannot ignore the technological evolution of work across business. Globally, things are changing, fast, and so is the way we do things. The emergence of concepts influenced by technology such as ‘drop and collect’, digitallogistics that facilitates paperless, high-speed,...

Tests show the adoption of the technology achieves a time productivity improvement of 44%, and a distance improvement of 35%. The challenge for any supply chain provider in Africa is that infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, can often be poor...

For companies involved in international trade, one of the key risk factors is a lack of understanding regarding customs regulations.  Not only can getting to grips with regulatory environments be burdensome for companies and detract resources away from core...

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) MAN Automotive South Africa (locally representing both VW and MAN heavy commercial vehicle brands) has recently demonstrated the overarching value that can be derived through establishing cross-market partnerships, specifically in the telematics industry. As a business...

Second only to people costs, a fleet of vehicles is often one of the biggest operating costs for any business. It is also one of the most prominent representations of a company’s brand. Driver misconduct and vehicle abuse will...

DealersOnline is an innovative company started by two visionary entrepreneurs who, 10 years ago, had the foresight as to how the South African vehicle market would develop in the next decade. They used this expertise to start the online platforms...

TomTom (TOM2), a leading global provider of maps and traffic data, have announced their completely revamped developer portal. Updates include enhancements to its product offerings and a pricing model geared towards small and medium sized businesses to easily integrate...

Glencore, one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities, has awarded a three-year contract extension to vehicle tracking and fleet management specialist Ctrack by Inseego. The agreement...