Engen has reinforced its commitment to safe, efficient and more sustainable fuel distribution with the addition of 30 new lower-emission trucks to its national fleet. The investment forms part of the company’s ongoing Own Fleet Lifecycle Management Programme, aimed at enhancing operational resilience, improving safety standards and reducing environmental impact across its logistics network.
With South Africa’s economic growth expected to remain stuck below 1.5% for the foreseeable future, organisations can no longer rely on blunt cost-cutting to balance their books. Instead, procurement functions are emerging as a critical lever for delivering real, structural savings that strengthen fiscal positions without undermining service delivery.
Archie Vermeulen is an industry veteran who previously headed national logistics operations for Vodacom as well as Cell C. During our visit to record a video tour of RAM’s new facility (view it here), we spent some extra time chatting to Archie and he shared some insights on people, process & equipment in warehousing. There were some real nuggets in the 9 minutes that we recorded and if you’re involved in warehousing operations, we encourage you to listen to it.
Bookings have opened for the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa 2026 Connect & Engage Conference & Awards. The Institute’s flagship procurement and supply chain event will return to Johannesburg on 5-6 August.
