Author:focus-on-transport
Supply chain profession discriminates against women September 18, 2023 More than half of the respondents in the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Leadership Survey undertaken by SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) said that they had experienced or witnessed discrimination in the workplace. In a panel discussion at the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, some of the survey results were presented and a panel of women supply chain leaders shared their experiences […]
Scania saves the planet, one truck and tree at a time September 13, 2023 Scania Southern Africa is planting a forest: the company has announced that it will plant one tree for every customer who partners with it to drive the shift to a sustainable transport solution. Truck manufacturers are producing trucks that emit lower emissions than ever before, but transport remains an environmental challenge in South Africa. When fossil fuels (like diesel) burn, they release carbon dioxide and other […]
Stunning trucks on display at Waterford Show July 31, 2023 The Waterford Truck Show celebrated several important anniversaries within the truck industry. However, the real attractions at this event were the trucks on display: they are real eye candy! Last month, in conjunction with the Dungarvan Agricultural Show, County Waterford gathered over 500 working trucks and fleets in the coastal Irish town, alongside vintage, classic, and show trucks from all over Ireland and the UK. In addition to celebrating its […]
Babcock launches DAF Premium Select July 31, 2023 Babcock is taking used DAF trucks to a new level with the recent launch of DAF Premium Select. Incorporated in Babcock’s used trucks division, DAF trucks are fully refurbished, certified, and given the DAF seal of approval before getting a second lease on life in the pre-owned truck market. Only A-grade used DAF trucks make the cut after undergoing thorough mechanical and cosmetic inspections, full service history verification, and roadworthiness tests. To […]
MAN donates engine to local college August 1, 2023 In an economic environment where people are grappling with youth unemployment and mismatched skills development, MAN Automotive (South Africa) has committed to plugging the gaps. Nicola Jenvey reveals that, in keeping with this spirit, the company has donated an engine worth over R800,000 to Elangeni TVET College. MAN Automotive (South Africa) has donated a CLA engine – the D0836LFL10 with SE2 – to Durban’s Elangeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training […]
Ctrack channels its Power to Predict August 2, 2023 Ctrack, a leading player in the telematics business, is transforming its business with the slogan “The Power to Predict”. This is the nucleus of a new strategy as the company looks to meet customers’ high demands in a challenging and changing environment. C track has a long history of market leadership in the telematics, fleet management, and technology development that has facilitated industry disruptions during the 38 years since the company’s […]
Sitrak: the new heavyweight in town August 2, 2023 Sinotruk’s heavy-duty truck, the Sitrak, is aiming to put a dent in the South African market with its blend of power, economy, comfort, and safety. A leader in the Chinese heavy-duty truck industry and export market, Sinotruk has a storied history in the manufacture of heavy-duty trucks, dating back to 1960. The Sitrak, which was first launched in 2013, is the latest iteration of the company’s heavy-duty offerings. The arrival of […]
Scania and Northvolt unveil 1.5 million km battery August 7, 2023 One of the biggest battery-electric vehicle concerns is battery longevity. Scania and Northvolt have resolved this with a battery lasting a staggering 1,500,000km. Sustainability frontrunners Scania and Northvolt have unveiled a jointly-developed battery cell for heavy electric vehicles. In validation tests, the lithium-ion cell has demonstrated an outstanding lifetime, with the capacity to power trucks for 1.5 million kilometres – equivalent to the lifetime of the truck itself. Produced […]
Michelin launches innovative industry podcast August 8, 2023 Solutions are sometimes hard to come by, but they are out there. “What’s Treading” is a new podcast sponsored by Michelin. As COLIN WINDELL reports, it aims to highlight issues within the transport sector and look for (or expand on) solutions. What’s Treading brings a range of key commercial industry opinion leaders together to discuss issues and provide insights and solutions within South Africa’s key sectors. These include the construction, mining, transport, […]
Skills development basics must be right to optimise supply chains August 8, 2023 The supply chain is the one function in an organisation that touches all others and supply chain optimisation can drive bottom line improvement. Companies lose millions of rands in their supply chains every year, but there is ample evidence to show that with properly trained and educated staff, these losses can be substantially reduced. So says William Schneider, a supply chain specialist and member of the SAPICS […]
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