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Logistics companies need speed, efficiency and accuracy when it comes to their procurement services, and digitising this process is on course to deliver just that The global procurement market is expected to grow by 7,6 percent over the next four years, from R77,7 billion to R112,2 billion by 2024, according to market research and consulting firm MarketsandMarkets’ 2019 procurement research report. This incredible growth is being driven by automation, advanced technology and a growing demand for lower procurement and operational […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are going to be HUGE at this year’s Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The exhibition takes place from April 28 to 30 The UK-based manufacturer London EV Company (LEVC) will display its new all-electric van to the public for the first time. This electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) will be built at the company’s Coventry plant, and full details of the van – including specs and pricing – will be unveiled at the Show. […]
The coronavirus has hit South Africa. Does your business have a strategy in place to protect your drivers and company? Globally, more than 80 000 people have been infected with the coronavirus (Covid-19) and at least 2 800 have died. “Your drivers are the employees most likely to come into contact with large numbers of people. Should the virus spread to South Africa, they will be at risk and, consequently, so will the rest of your workforce,” says MD of […]
To kick off the New Year, sales results for the South African commercial vehicle market revealed a general decline in January, with one segment showing an improvement According to the latest combined results released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Associated Motor Holdings (AMH) and Amalgamated Automobile Distributors (AAD), 1 568 new trucks and buses were sold in January. Overall January sales results indicated a 4,4 percent year-on-year decline. When compared to January 2019, […]
The introduction of augmented reality, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic systems are among the many digital tools that are beginning to change concepts of warehousing in the service parts logistics sector According to a recent study by the Service Logistics Division at DHL, digital tools aimed at boosting worker productivity, increasing speed and reducing errors are beginning to revolutionise the way service parts warehousing works. In the evolving warehouse – equipped with 5G and high-speed Wi-Fi connections – staff members […]
Sticking with a consistent preventative maintenance programme will help to keep your truck running smoothly and safely, significantly reducing the possibility of breakdowns Preventative truck maintenance is designed to help to get the most use out of a truck. Experts agree that a good maintenance programme can lower overall running costs and increase the lifespan of a vehicle. It can also help to improve safety and reduce legal liability. If a vehicle is deemed to be unroadworthy because of a […]
Extensive testing, combined with continuous enhancement throughout the research, development and design process, enables Sumitomo Rubber South Africa to produce what it considers to be the best and most capable truck and bus radial tyres for African road conditions Being innovative and first to market is what drives tyre manufacturer and brand leader Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s quest to remain at the forefront of the industry. The strong history and heritage of the Dunlop brand, coupled with world-class manufacturing capabilities, […]
Anglo American has announced a partnership with Engie – a global energy and energy services company – to develop and fuel the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck. The project is part of Anglo American’s approach to sustainable mining, dubbed FutureSmart, with the aim of applying innovative thinking and technological advances to address mining’s major sustainability challenges. The collaboration with Engie – in which the energy company is providing hydrogen-generation solutions and Anglo American is developing the truck – marks […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, has welcomed the adoption by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) of the Border Management Authority Bill, saying the move lends impetus to the country’s efforts to deal with porous borders that enable illegal immigration and the movement of illicit or stolen goods, including vehicles. “We welcome the adoption of the Bill by the NCOP. The department must now increase its efforts to prepare for the establishment of the Border Management Authority. Implementation […]
Putco has teamed up with vehicle tracking company Netstar to help implement a range of initiatives aimed at increasing road safety and reducing accidents involving its buses, especially along the notoriously dangerous R573 Moloto Corridor. The initiatives follow meetings between Putco and transport MECs Jacob Mamabolo (Gauteng) and Gillion Mashego (Mpumalanga). The Moloto Corridor stretches over 160 km and spans three provinces – Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo – and is used by over 60 000 commuters daily. In addition, with […]
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