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Traceability for manufacturers today

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The food and beverage industry is the most important player in South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing approximately R85 billion a year to South Africa’s manufacturing sector. Most recently, Nestle South Africa recalled its Kit Kat products over possible contaminants. Download Now.

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Procurement Terminology is a Mess!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Under apartheid, and the first few years of his life, in South Africa, his existence was literally a crime. He takes the naive reader (myself) on a wonderfully descriptive journey through the uniqueness and bizarreness of South Africa under apartheid. Source: CIPS. Source 2 Pay. But, what is Source-to-Pay?

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

These innovations represent a strong commitment from through strategic environmental plans towards sustainable Supply Chain Management. Ikea is a good example as it has sourced close to 50 percent of its wood from sustainable foresters and hundred percent of its cotton from farms that meet better cotton standards (Ikea, n.d.).

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Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Spending and Innovation – the focus and source of funds. The Covid-Business-Disease appears to be companies sticking to continuous improvement ( renovation ) rather than step-change ( innovation ) – strange for Kenya a region known for its trading entrepreneurialism and application of technology, always trying to lead.

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Arkieva Customer Spotlight: AkzoNobel Strengthens Position as The Leading Global Supplier in Coil Coatings

Arkieva

The transaction includes relevant technologies, patents, and trademarks, as well as two manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Approximately 400 employees from BASF’s Industrial Coatings business join AkzoNobel, bringing expertise to innovate and serve an expanded customer base worldwide. Source: AkzoNobel.

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Procurement Terminology is a Mess!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Under apartheid, and the first few years of his life, in South Africa, his existence was literally a crime. He takes the naive reader (myself) on a wonderfully descriptive journey through the uniqueness and bizarreness of South Africa under apartheid. Source: CIPS. Source 2 Pay. But, what is Source-to-Pay?

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Understanding the Salaries in Supply Chain Management

SCMDOJO

Conversely, those in sectors facing economic challenges or slower innovation may encounter comparatively lower salary growth. Sources: [link] [link] [link] [link] Entry-level positions start at $18,072 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $43,158 per year.