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The Supply Chain Problem $100 Million and Smart Executives Can’t Solve

Jeremy Conradie.

5 hours ago3 min read

The Supply Chain Problem $100 Million and Smart Executives Can’t Solve

Can $100 million and a team of smart people be enough to realize “a future where global supply chains run as seamlessly as today’s most...

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Global Trade Shows Durability Amid Red Sea, Tariff Threats

Jeremy Conradie.

2 days ago2 min read

Global Trade Shows Durability Amid Red Sea, Tariff Threats

Global trade is showing resilience in the face of headwinds including attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea and threats of new tariff...

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Why Supply Chain Transformation Needs a Process-Led Approach

Jeremy Conradie.

4 days ago3 min read

Why Supply Chain Transformation Needs a Process-Led Approach

Supply chain managers of today continue to be bombarded with all manner of disruptions, from economic uncertainty and geopolitical...

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How Leading Retailers Respond in Unstable Carrier Markets Matters

Jeremy Conradie.

Dec 42 min read

How Leading Retailers Respond in Unstable Carrier Markets Matters

This article by Supply Chain Brain contributor Guy Bloch essentially makes the case for partnering with a 4PL Supply Chain as a Service...

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The Priority Gap: Survey Reveals Major Disconnect Between Supply Chain Execs and the C-Suite

Jeremy Conradie.

Dec 23 min read

The Priority Gap: Survey Reveals Major Disconnect Between Supply Chain Execs and the C-Suite

COVID-19 forever changed supply chain executives’ mindset. At least that’s what we’ve been told by industry experts, in the years since...

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Retailers Need a Rock-Solid Payment Ecosystem to Enhance Customer Experience During Peak Periods Like Black Friday

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 284 min read

Retailers Need a Rock-Solid Payment Ecosystem to Enhance Customer Experience During Peak Periods Like Black Friday

South Africa’s interest in Black Friday has been higher this year than during any of the three prior editions, according to research from...

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Future-Proofing African Mining: Mining Indaba 2025

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 262 min read

Future-Proofing African Mining: Mining Indaba 2025

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 runs from 3–6 February 2025, at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC 1 & 2)....

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E-squared and Nucleus Win Prestigious Entrepreneurship Award

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 221 min read

E-squared and Nucleus Win Prestigious Entrepreneurship Award

E Squared is a South African Impact Investment firm set up by the late Dr Allan Gray that provides funding and end-to-end business...

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GEP Index Indicates High Spare Capacity at Global Suppliers

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 193 min read

GEP Index Indicates High Spare Capacity at Global Suppliers

GEP's Global Supply Chain Volatility Index for November tracks demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and...

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Mozambique Ports At Risk as Opposition Chief Urges More Protests

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 142 min read

Mozambique Ports At Risk as Opposition Chief Urges More Protests

Mozambican opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane called for fresh protests against the results of last month’s election, and encouraged...

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FTSE 100 Companies Left in Fear of Supply Chain Disruption

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 122 min read

FTSE 100 Companies Left in Fear of Supply Chain Disruption

The past few years have been dominated by unprecedented challenges to global supply chains. From the Suez Canal blockage and COVID-19...

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Hasbro’s Supply Chain Overhaul Leads 2024 Cost Savings

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 72 min read

Hasbro’s Supply Chain Overhaul Leads 2024 Cost Savings

Hasbro, Inc. is an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company. The company's ongoing supply chain...

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AI Adoption Drives ‘Unmanageable’ Spike in Cloud Costs

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 42 min read

AI Adoption Drives ‘Unmanageable’ Spike in Cloud Costs

AI adoption is contributing to a spike in cloud costs for most enterprises, according to a report by Tangoe . The technology expense...

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UN Report: Future-Proofing Supply Chains a 'Strategic Necessity'

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 242 min read

UN Report: Future-Proofing Supply Chains a 'Strategic Necessity'

Vulnerabilities at crucial maritime chokepoints have slowed the growth of container trade worldwide, according to a report from the...

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Supply Chain Discussion: DOC Develops New Supply Chain Risk-Assessment Tool

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 212 min read

Supply Chain Discussion: DOC Develops New Supply Chain Risk-Assessment Tool

In this discussion with Robert Bowman from Supply Chain Brain, John Rogula, managing director and leader of the enterprise risk...

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Holiday Season Will Bring Lower Prices, Leaner Supply Chains, Survey Finds

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 172 min read

Holiday Season Will Bring Lower Prices, Leaner Supply Chains, Survey Finds

Shoppers are feeling the pinch in their wallets this coming holiday season, with 85% citing inflation and increased prices as a top...

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Global Supply Chain Spare Capacity Reaches Highest Level in 18 Months

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 153 min read

Global Supply Chain Spare Capacity Reaches Highest Level in 18 Months

GEP’s September report shows the highest level of global supply chain spare capacity since July 2023, indicating ongoing economic...

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Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Plan to Sail South of Africa Into 2025

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 101 min read

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Plan to Sail South of Africa Into 2025

A.P. Moller Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG, the two container giants starting a vessel-sharing cooperation, plan to begin their...

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RSM: Supply Chain at Heart of M&A Resurgence

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 82 min read

RSM: Supply Chain at Heart of M&A Resurgence

RSM is a firm that specializes in legal & advisory services for tax. They operate in 120 countries and have a presence in each of the...

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Unlocking Sustainable Supply Chain Finance

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 43 min read

Unlocking Sustainable Supply Chain Finance

Supply chain finance (SCF) can broadly be described as a financial solution that optimises cash flow within a supply chain by leveraging...

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