When your business grows, the orders placed with your company increase in number. More people get to know about your products, and the number of orders you need to deliver and ship everyday increase significantly. With the huge jump in the number of orders you process...

There has been an influx of several management systems over the years, and companies all over the world have been rapidly adopting these technologies for several reasons. The benefits are manifold, and the user experience has been very enriching. One of the most...

The three most important managing points when it comes to improving warehouse operations are labour management, freight, and inventory. Shipping is the number one cost in fulfilment for any company that delivers its product to its customers, and with increasing costs...

What are the strategies for a successful break bulk? To a layman, the term break bulk may be vague and confusing. However, break bulk meaning is far easier to understand. Break bulk is derived from the term breaking bulk. It refers to the extraction of a portion of a...

Africa has been steadily increasing investments in infrastructure development and road freight planning. If you’re asking yourself, “What is road freight?” it means “transportation of goods by road.” To enable and encourage road cargo transport, countries need to...

Freight companies work diligently to ensure that you are given the best service and that your parcel reaches you on time, without any damage. But have you ever thought of the challenges that the South African freight industries face?   Road freight challenges in South...

The African continent has been one of the fastest developing economies in the world. Increase in trade has led to the development of more transportation routes to carry the cargo from one place to the other. Currently, road transport accounts for 80% of all of...

Late and inaccurate deliveries are a recipe for disaster.  Businesses with a painfully slow order fulfillment run the risk of losing customers to rivals. To prevent this from happening, you need to streamline your logistics. Before we move any further, let’s answer...

Warehousing is an integral part of supply chain management. Contrary to popular belief, warehousing is not just about storing products. It also involves inbound and outbound functions.  A well-managed warehouse contributes to the overall efficiency, helping the...

You may have just started a new business or grown into a larger enterprise. No matter what the case is, you might have to look for a third-party logistics provider. But before you get in touch with anybody, you must know the nitty-gritty of 3PL and their trade. Let's...