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Ever Star Industries: on a growth trajectory September 13, 2024 Ask any newly appointed chief executive officer what he would most like to achieve, and there’s normally one answer: “I would like to grow revenue.” Of course, this isn’t always achieved by a new CEO. However, it’s certainly a claim that Danny Li, recently appointed CEO of Ever Star Industries, can make. As COLIN WINDELL discovers at Electra Mining, Li hasn’t just marginally increased sales; he’s grown them by an […]
Sinotruk makes Electra Mining debut September 11, 2024 Sinotruk exhibited at Electra Mining Africa for the first time this year. COLIN WINDELL reports that the company was there to showcase its full range of tippers and tankers applicable to the local mining industry. By all accounts, the show – which took place at Nasrec, Johannesburg, at the beginning of September 2024 – was a big success for the Chinese company. “It has been very exciting,” said Niu Huilliang, senior sales […]
Transform Your Operations with Material Handling Telematics September 17, 2024 Forklifts are integral to material handling, but also pose significant safety risks. a wide range of cost-effective modern telematics systems and other technologies help identify unsafe behaviours, preventing costly accidents and their financial, operational, and safety impacts. Let’s discuss some commonly overlooked safety tools for material handling – and how you can leverage them to improve safety. 1. Telematics Data Material handling is the most frequent cause of workplace injuries, […]
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 […]
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