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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
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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.