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CALL FOR ENTRIES









 The global pandemic has posed signifi cant challenges for supply chains across the globe, disrup� ng the fl ow of raw   2
 materials and fi nished goods as well as highligh� ng vulnerabili� es in many opera� ons.

 South African companies are certainly no stranger to disrup� on, yet it is in extraordinary � mes such as   13  21
 as now that the need to adapt, innovate and respond eff ec� vely to the changing environment shines
 a brilliant light on the importance of our profession and the prac� � oners that meet these
 challenges daily.


 We are looking for the supply chain game changers, the prac� � oners and innovators who
 have made a tangible diff erence within their supply chains to share their story with the
 rest of our industry. The Logis� cs Achiever Awards has showcased, recognised and
 celebrated excellence in logis� cs and supply chain management for over 30 years.
                     Thought Leadership
                     2  Line of sight
                     4  Tackling youth unemployment and building a stronger economy: How procurement can help
                     Opinion

                     6    The world through Covid digital transformation glasses. By Doug Hunter
 We live in a truly digital age with the ability to take advantage of a variety of   8   The value of leadership – the mark of a successful supply chain. By Arno Meyer and Aveshin
 media. In an industry first, each winning entry will still be highlighted in the LAA Case   Reddy
 Study Annual and now a 30-minute docu-style case study video will be produced for   10   Silver bullets or wooden stakes: What tools do your supply chain slayers need PC (post Covid)?
 each entry, offering greater insights into the projects through discussions with the entrants,   What’s New?  By Karen Pretorius
 on-site footage as well as final commentary from our judging panel.  12  What skill set does 2022 need from you? By Chantal Kading
 Recognise
 Excellence  All of these videos will promoted to and shared with the industry. Our aim is that these   Features         CONTENTS
 insights will both inform and inspire our industry and reflect in more detail what our local   13   Robotics are the way forward
 organisations are capable of.
                     14   CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future
                     15   Driver shortage presents an opportunity
                     16   Building human resource capacity and skills to save lives
                     18   Beware the ransomware pandemic
 Entries close on the 18 February 2022!  ENCOURAGE INNOVATION  CREATE AWARENESS  News
                     20   Book review: Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling by Dr Nicoleta Tipi

                     22   Precision delivery key to Unitrans Africa’s mining sector success
 Encourage   Logis� cs Achiever Awards Objec� ves  21   Shipping container crisis continues
                     23   SA to see rise in exports: 2021-2023
 Innova� on
 RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE
                     24    New director for Smart Mobility Advisory Group/Traxtion poised to lead freight rail sector
 To create a greater awareness
 To recognise professionalism
 To encourage all companies and
                     25   SkyNet South Africa in private equity buyout/GLTC appoints new head of business
 and understanding of the value
 organisa� ons in southern Africa
 and excellence in the eff ec� ve
                        development
 applica� on of strategic, tac� cal
 to review, evaluate and upgrade
 of eff ec� ve logis� cs and supply
                     26   Bidvest’s new appointment an inspiration/Unitrans launches ad hoc animal feed distribution
 and opera� onal logis� cs and
 their current logis� cs and supply
 chain management.
                        services
 supply chain management
 chain management prac� ces.
 Logis�  cs Achiever Awards Rewarding Excellence in Logis�  cs and Supply Chain Management  27    New CIPS General Manager for southern Africa/SAPICS announces theme for 2022 conference
 principles, concepts and
 prac� ces in southern Africa.
                     28    DHL Global Forwarding expands into Algeria/SAAFF Training Academy launched
                     29   Demand for forklift equipment boosts Shumani/Imperial examines AfCFTA
                     30    Kwik Delivery wins Most Innovative Logistics Company in Nigeria award/Cummins invests in
                        Sion Power to develop lithium metal technology
                     Bookmark
 If you have a story to share,
                     32   Associations directory
 submit your entry today, visit
 www.logisti csachieverawards.co.za
 or contact Karl Murray on
 karl@logisti csachieverawards.co.za for further informati on.
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