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African supply chain leaders honoured August 2, 2023 The winners of the second annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards were announced at a gala event in Johannesburg, attended by more than 220 supply chain practitioners from across the continent. These awards recognise the vital role played by the supply chain management profession, honouring and celebrating the outstanding achievements of African organisations and individuals working in this field. There was an overwhelmingly positive response to the awards this year, with 92 […]

A celebration of greatness July 31, 2023 The 2024 International Truck of the Year will be announced next month during the Solutrans exhibition in Lyon, France. It will no doubt be a truck that symbolises greatness in all respects – the latest vehicle in a long line of exceptional trucks. RICHARD STANIER pays tribute to the previous winners. From humble beginnings in the UK, the International Truck of the Year (IToY) award has become an essential feature of the global […]

Scania’s steel goes green July 3, 2023 Last month, we revealed that Scania Southern Africa is taking massive green strides when it comes to trucking on this continent, piloting the first Scania CNG G410 truck powered by a Euro 6 Otto engine. Now we can reveal that Scania’s future trucks will be greener than ever before, thanks to the use of green steel. Scania is taking a huge step towards decarbonising its supply chain by placing its first order for […]

Mercedes-Benz Actros celebrates 25 years in South Africa July 6, 2023 The Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star has been shining immaculately on the Actros for 25 years in South African long-distance and distribution haulage. A total of five generations have been introduced over this period, each claiming the highly sought-after International Truck of the Year (IToY) title. Assembled locally at the Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) plant in East London, each generation of the Mercedes-Benz Actros has consistently brought an innovative first […]

ESG: A framework for building business credibility  July 21, 2023 Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have gained significance in the business world in recent years. For greater transparency and accountability, companies need effective frameworks to measure and report on their ESG performance. There is no one-size-fits-all for ESG reporting. Performance indicators vary significantly due to factors like business/industry type, size, and complexity, as well as applicable legal requirements. Define ESG Metrics To start quantifying the ESG framework, establish a […]

2023 IFOY Award winners are named! July 6, 2023 The 2023 International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award winners have been announced! The winners claimed their prizes at a glamorous awards ceremony in the Dortmunder U, attended by around 200 guests from business, science, politics, and the media. Representatives of Agilox, Crown, DS Automotion, Hunic, and STILL accepted their IFOY awards from the laudators, while Jungheinrich took home two of the trophies, also known as the “Oscars […]

Unleash Your Business Potential with GWM Bakkies July 28, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of fleet management, having the right tools to propel your business forward is paramount. GWM understands the unique needs of fleet owners and, with its expanded and evolved product offerings, presents two formidable contenders: the GWM Steed and P-Series bakkies. Designed to conquer the challenges of fleet operations, these bakkies showcase exceptional performance, reliability, and versatility. Their competitively low running cost per kilometre, meanwhile, makes them […]

Sinotruk drives R&D in China’s commercial vehicle industry July 28, 2023 A heavy-duty truck industry leader in China for over 40 years, Sinotruk continues to drive research and development efforts in the country’s commercial vehicle sector as it launches the Sitrak heavy-duty truck in South Africa. Sinotruk’s rich research and development (R&D) heritage is founded on the leading role it played in helping to create China’s heavy-duty truck (HDT) industry. In 1983, Sinotruk formed a partnership with German manufacturer Steyr, […]