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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 8
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 like we 6 23
currently fi nd ourselves in, 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.
2 Ctrack has solutions for an ever-changing business environment
Thought Leadership

5 How reverse logistics software streamlines returns
6 BPO steps up to meet demand

We live in a truly digital age with the ability to take advantage of a variety of Opinion
8 Shoot the lights out when global disruption hits… or shoot yourself in the foot trying. By Doug
media. In an industry first, each winning entry will still be highlighted in the LAA Case Hunter
Study Annual and now a 30-minute docu-style case study video will be produced for
each entry, offering greater insights into the projects through discussions with the entrants, What’s New? 10 Social media in supply chains – time to hit the ‘like’ button? By Arno Meyer and Aveshin Reddy
on-site footage as well as final commentary from our judging panel. 12 Right data critical to clean ‘line of sight’. By Andrew Dawson
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 14 Why ERP projects fail
organisations are capable of. 15 Planned structural reforms will unlock SA’s rail potential
16 Managing the supply chain during disruptive global events
18 Demand for drivers has doubled
19 Book review: The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19
20 Establishing supply chain cybersecurity
Entries close on the 18 February 2022! ENCOURAGE INNOVATION CREATE AWARENESS 30 The woman behind the rollout of vaccines
23 The 2022 Logistics Achiever Awards

Encourage Logis� cs Achiever Awards Objec� ves 24 This year’s SAPIC’s conference the best yet
26 Compelling content at the SAAFF Summit
Innova� on 29 Transport Evolution Africa – reimagined
RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE
News
To create a greater awareness
To encourage all companies and
To recognise professionalism
and excellence in the eff ec� ve
organisa� ons in Southern Africa
and understanding of the value
31 Baoli electric forklifts for brick manufacturer/BIC SA claims 100% green renewable energy
of eff ec� ve logis� cs and supply
to review, evaluate and upgrade
applica� on of strategic, tac� cal,
32 DPD Laser acquires Fast + Furious/From driver to logistics manager
their current logis� cs and supply
and opera� onal logis� cs and
chain management.
33 New National Sales Manager for Toyota Industrial Equipment/IATA CEIV Lithium Battery
supply chain management
chain management prac� ces.
Logis� cs Achiever Awards Rewarding Excellence in Logis� cs and Supply Chain Management 34 FAW Trucks and BHL a winning team/Treger Group and Pargo team up for click and collect
certification for CEVA Logistics
principles, concepts, and
prac� ces in Southern Africa.
delivery
35 Airside facility assures speed and safety for vulnerable cargo/WLP welcomes Nigeria as strategic
hub in West Africa
36 Trained and certified truck drivers create safer roads/FedEx Express completes electric vehicle
trial
If you have a story to share,
37 Coega welcomes DHL in the Special Economic Zone/Imperial and Sasol to formalise partnership
submit your entry today, visit
Bookmark
www.logisti csachieverawards.co.za
38 Associations directory
or contact Karl Murray on
karl@logisti csachieverawards.co.za for further informati on.