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Monitor tyre pressure to maximise profit margins September 16, 2024 GoMetro has launched ConnecTyre, a comprehensive cloud-connected tyre pressure management system (TPMS) developed to empower fleet managers and drivers operating on demanding South African transport routes. According to Continental, nearly a quarter of all truck breakdowns are tyre-related. Real-time TPMS takes critical tyre management decisions out of the hands of drivers and puts it firmly in the hands of operations controllers. Active tyre pressure monitoring helps reduce the likelihood of […]
Wanted: women in trucks! September 16, 2024 “Put on the lipstick and grab the wheel!” cries Dorah Lungile Mabaso, driver trainer at UD Trucks Southern Africa and Driver Trainer of the Year 2023. As COLIN WINDELL reports, she believes women should be transforming trucking into a more inclusive and safer industry for everyone. Mabaso, who started working as a driver trainer in 2021, is easy to identify as a teacher. She speaks with a clear-eyed focus, driven by enthusiasm and […]
Is saving lives mission impossible? September 4, 2024 South Africa has an atrocious road safety record. Is saving lives mission impossible? After attending the Optix Future Vision Conference, CHARLEEN CLARKE writes that there is cause for optimism. “We need to stay true to our cause of saving lives.” So said Clay Colegate, chief business development officer at Optix, at the conclusion of the event. Indeed, this was the recurring theme of the entire conference. Colegate opened the event by reminding […]
Fleet Safety at Risk – The Hidden Dangers of Incompatible Tyres September 5, 2024 Fleet owners take on one of the biggest responsibilities in the logistics sector – that of transporting goods safely. However, balancing many challenges and responsibilities means that some details, such as tyre profiles, can potentially be overlooked. This oversight can place strain on a fleet and negatively impact other road users. Finding the right tyre fit for a vehicle is a key factor in efficiently managing […]
AI: Embrace it, hate it, or “embate” it? September 2, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is permeating every part of our lives and indeed every industry – including transport and logistics. Is it good, bad, or ugly? Or perhaps a combination of all three? Regardless, MARKUS NIEUWOUDT and CHENGEDZAI MAFINI say its impact is massive. Picture the scene: following delivery of his brand-new “Andy Butler Bot” from TEMU Robotics, Andy gets into his autonomous, self-driven Mercedes, which […]
Supply chain education is essential September 17, 2024 Supply chains have never been as volatile as they are today, impacted by health crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflict, climate change, and economic instability. Amid the uncertainty, however, one certainty is the growing demand for skilled, knowledgeable, suitably qualified supply chain professionals who can navigate the ongoing challenges and changes. So says supply chain industry body, SAPICS. Education is key to ensuring that supply chain professionals are equipped to deal […]
Supply chain practitioners urged to attend sustainability masterclass September 3, 2024 A company’s supply chain is responsible for most of its environmental impact. Global supply chains account for more than 90% of the impact on air, land, water, biodiversity and geological resources, and they are responsible for more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions. These are some of the reasons why it is imperative to build sustainable supply chains, stresses SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management. To equip supply chain professionals with […]
Road to rail for a safer South Africa? August 12, 2024 Energy, infrastructure, and public-private partnership projects specialist Mongezi Dladla, counsel at the multinational law firm A&O Shearman, explains why road to rail needs to be South Africa’s next just transition. The South African government has pledged grand revival of the national freight rail network with the help of the private sector, from as soon as this year. Will the long-awaited transition back to a dominant rail freight network finally […]
Ndima Mankomo: SA’s first female RTMS auditor! August 8, 2024 Women are increasingly coming to the fore in the transport industry. Just one example is Ndima Mankomo, South Africa’s first female Road Transport Management System (RTMS) auditor. As the global transport and logistics industry continues to evolve, compliance with local and international regulations has never been more critical. JC Auditors (JCA), a leader in ISO certification and related compliance services, emphasises the need for organisations to align with internationally accepted […]
5-in-1 set to shine August 5, 2024 Taking place in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September, Electra Mining Africa is recognised as a “5-in-1 Trade Show”. The five incorporated shows – Electra Mining Africa, Automation Expo, Elenex Africa, POWERex, and Transport Expo – will put the spotlight on mining, manufacturing, engineering, and related industries; automation, instrumentation, mechatronics, and control; and the electronics, electrical, and electro-mechanical sectors. Power generation, power transmission and distribution, power application, and renewable energy as well […]
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