Author:focus-on-transport
Supply chain digitalisation: is it all good? October 13, 2021 When supply chain digitalisation works well, it offers numerous benefits. However, it comes with pitfalls, as speakers at the recent digital SAPICS Conference notedβ¦ Digital transformation is at the top of most organisationsβ agendas today. Supply chain digitalisation aims to leverage digital technologies to ensure that supply chains are more connected, have end-to-end visibility, and are more resilient, flexible, efficient and cost-effective than ever. Thatβs the aim, but according to […]
Solutions for changing business environments October 13, 2021 The global business environment is ever-changing β and the change happens at a rapid pace. To survive during these troubling times, businesses and their partners must continually adapt to give themselves an edge over the competition. Ctrack has the solution β¦ Anyone who wants to operate vehicles efficiently needs information. Having the correct information in a tangible format is essential to making the right decisions. βNo matter what industry your business operates […]
Boosting productivity in high-demand logistics industry October 13, 2021 UD Trucksβ Quon range continues to solve many of the issues facing fleet owners in the local transport industry, such as fuel efficiency, productivity, driver safety and comfort, as well as uptime. Launched in 2019, the Quon Euro 5 level range features eight derivatives aimed at bringing cutting-edge innovation to the local operating environment. βTime is money, and this is especially so in the current transport environment,β says Filip Van den […]
eActros hits the road October 13, 2021 Series production of the new eActros started on October 7, and four near-series battery-powered eActros trucks have already hit the road. The trucks are being used by Logistik Schmitt, based in the northern Black Forest in Germany; Simon Loos in the Netherlands; Tevex Logistics in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; and at Remondis, a German company that specialises in recycling, water management, municipal and industrial services. Logistik Schmittβs eActros truck operates between Rastatt and Gaggenau […]
Isuzu partners with Metro to drive tourism October 13, 2021 Isuzu Motors South Africa has teamed up with the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Directorate as its official vehicle partner. The goal of the partnership is to encourage domestic travel to and within the Bay. βIt is important for us as a corporate resident of the Bay to be part of the revival of our local economy and our communities,β says Mandlakazi Sigcawu, Isuzu executive, corporate and public affairs. βOur range […]
New Irizar ie truck enters production October 13, 2021 Have you seen a better-looking truck than this? We havenβt. Itβs called the Irizar ieΒ β and it is wowing buyers in Europe. Take-up of the all-new Irizar ie electric truck across Europe, following successful urban field tests, has led to the Spanish coachbuilder commencing production of the innovative municipal-specified vehicle earlier than expected. Significant orders have already come in from operators in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Energy efficiency, safety, accessibility, […]
A gold mine of autonomy? October 20, 2021 Creating solutions capable of maximising transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. While the construction sector may lead the charge, itβs likely to happen first in the controlled world of quarrying and mining. After developing steadily, step by careful step, for more than 100 years, the automotive world is currently in the grip of a two-sided revolution, says Volvo Autonomous Solutions. On one side, it faces pressure […]
Onwards and upwards at Scania October 13, 2021 Scania made the headlines recently, thanks to changes in the company, both here in South Africa and on a global front. We unpack these developmentsβ¦ On the local front, we have seen Scania Southern Africaβs current managing director, Fabio Souza, returning to Brazil, as regional head. During his tenure, Souza implemented multiple strategic initiatives, as well as governance processes, that have greatly contributed to Scania Southern Africaβs leadership position in the local […]
Iveco #Thank You Trucker Celebrating SAβs Amazing Truckers October 13, 2021 October is Transport Month, and Iveco SA would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all our unsung heroes in the trucking industry β they are the backbone of our nation, and we appreciate all that they do! The #ThankYouTrucker initiative by Iveco SA and the Road Freight Association aims to recognise and celebrate the dedication and hard work of South Africaβs underestimated, but essential workers: our truckers. Through […]
Digitisation going into overdrive? October 13, 2021 The global smart fleet management market is estimated to increase from US$ 44,5 billion this year to US$ 82 billion by 2026 β at a compound annual growth rate of 13%. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at six myths that have to be busted. Fleet safety has been a driving factor in the growth of the smart fleet market, according to the global market research store, ResearchAndMarkets.com. In its report βGlobal Smart […]
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