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How to Find the Right Supply
Chain Management Consultant
considered a viable model,” said Yemisi Bolumole, associate professor of
Supply chain management is rarely a core competency for manufacturers.
supply chain management at Michigan State University’s Broad College
For example, a 2018 study showed that more than half of B2B
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of Business. “The advisory model has evolved into a partnership where
sellers lacked the people, processes and technology to implement an
omnichannel sales strategy.
the consultant comes along on the journey because what they advise on
paper may not execute the same way in practice. If Step Two doesn’t pan
As such, the first step in a business transformation is finding the right
out the way your white paper said it would, then what’s the pivot? Who
else do I turn to for new templates?”
business partners. When an organization’s supply chain fails to keep pace
with industry demands, it may be time to seek outside help from vendors
or consultants who can analyze your end-to-end supply chain and provide
The ability to provide end-to-end analysis is key to success, as it ensures
solutions to your pain points.
that addressing challenges in one area of the business won’t cause
LAND USE
a ripple effect that causes other issues upstream or downstream.
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allows unused space to be used
incorporate green space.
for production and other purposes.
However, the ability to offer practical system integration and process
“Telling me what to do without putting in place a realistic,
Automated warehouses and dis-
Repurposing space demonstrates
The reduced space requirements
tribution centers require a smaller
yet another way in which automa-
are due to several factors. First,
building footprint. On average,
support during the journey is also essential.
boots-on-the-ground implementation pathway can no longer be
the AS/RS allows flexibility in terms tion reduces building size require-
AS/RS use translates to reductions
ments, decreases environmental
of the height, length and width
in square footage requirements by
of the storage area. Plus, multiple-
impact and lowers operating costs.
40% or more when compared to
deep storage lanes make even
conventional warehouses storing
denser storage possible. Deeper
equivalent product inventories. So,
lanes translate to fewer aisles, and ENERGY
when planning to construct a new
CONSUMPTION
aisles occupy a lot of warehouse
facility, the amount of land needed damage and more opportunities to and pick tunnels into the AS/RS
will be less, decreasing the envi- space that could be used for other
ronmental impact. Businesses with purposes including product stor- Automated warehouses require
existing structures contemplating age. Minimizing aisle requirements less energy to function. Reductions
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while concurrently integrating
arise from fewer interior lights, less
expansion via a building addition
infeed and outfeed conveyors
space to heat and cool, and the
or a new facility can forgo con-
struction expenses and additional
At a time when warehouses are looking to run as lean
land use by installing an AS/RS
(and green) as possible, energy usage can add up to
and leveraging existing space
Are your products more efficiently. Beyond lowering substantial operational costs.
costs, there is less environmental
catching your
customer’s 6 6
eye? 14 So You Want to Automate? 20 38
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Supply chains RFID and UVC Warehouse sustainability
Bringing B2C digital capabilities RFID and UVC bring safety to Go green with a sustainable
into your B2B manufacturing flight baggage. automated warehouse.
Fractional and Retail-Ready Packaging supply chain.
is an innovative solution that allows
products to be moved from factory fl oor
to the store fl oor on a single pallet, to be COVER Thought Leadership 25 Future of warehousing lies in
delivered either directly within a shelf, in 4 Reflecting on COVID-19’s sustainability/Adapting to the
‘new normal’
an aisle, or as a freestanding unit. impact as we positively move 26 Drones help boost healthcare
forwards
We have two offerings in place and more on the supply chains in Africa/The
way. The current offering includes a 900x600 Opinion rise of dark kitchens and
wooden platform and a 600x400 plastic 8 Supply chains full of woe. By stores
platform. Both allows for innovative branding Doug Hunter 27 Vaccine distribution will pose
and allows for seamless integration in-shelf. 9 Managing global sourcing major cold chain risks/Zero
is risky business. By Wesley tolerance to cargo theft
Niemann 28 New partnership to expand
10 Why your mobile strategy e-logistics tech solutions/
should be top-of-mind. By Coega’s R380m projects taking
Nick Durrant shape
29 Dangerous goods: Training must
Features be held to a higher standard/
• RFID & UVC bring safety to fl ight baggage US opens new ports to SA citrus
• Automation boosts warehouse sustainability 2 Ctrack Freight & Transport
Index returns best quarter yet exports
• Benefi ts of automated storage and retrieval systems
12 Demanding better demand 30 Plan ahead for the festive
Radio frequency identification planning retail surge/Local e-commerce
(RFID) is a technology that 14 Bringing B2C digital community shares preferred
uses radio waves to collect capabilities into your B2B service providers
and transfer data. It is used manufacturing supply chain 31 Healthcare supply chains in the
in supply chain management 16 Understanding AS/RS hands of the youth/Bidvest
Safety for your staff and Manage costs sustainably Reduce secondary Reignite promotions in order to track goods at 18 RFID, UVC bring safety to air Mobility helps customers plan
shoppers Save up to 60% of packaging effectively warehouses. Here, a picker is flight baggage for peak season/bidorbuy,
by reducing the number of operational costs by using Retail-ready packaging Promotions can come pre- using RFID to select products 20 Go green with a sustainable uAfrica launch aggregated
touches to products from shelf ready display units. eliminates the need for fi lled on a cardboard disp automated warehouse shipping service for sellers and
warehouses to store fl oors. secondary packaging, which lay attached to a reusable from the racks. buyers
saves on resources and display pallet. 22 Book review: Mastering the
avoids waste. Supply Chain
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